Our small business plan team, Tears for Life, had a busy day yesterday. They left Fayetteville at 5:30 a.m. (yes, that is very early) and drove to Cincinnati, Ohio. They arrived and immediately competed in the 5 minute pitch/exhibit competition. Walton's team outperformed Brown, The Ohio State University, Oregon, and 14 others to win 2nd place! Cornell took 1st. Our team assures us that Cornell did a fantastic job.
This team competes again today at 10:00 (in just a few minutes). 5 of these 19 teams will advance to the finals.
One of our full-time MBA students, Scott Roper, recently had a success of his own. Scott will graduate in May and is currently a graduate assistant at Tyson's Consumer Insights Department. This area is responsible for marketing research. His supervisor asked him to design a logo for their department. Scott's logo was approved and adopted and it is now on all of Consumer Insights' reports and documents.
Since I am bragging about our MBA students, I should probably mention that the application deadline for both programs is April 1. For the full-time MBA, April 1 is the early application and the final deadline is September 15th. This program starts in January and is 16 months long. The part-time MBA (MMBA) deadline is April 1 but we will accept applications until all seats are filled. We would like to admit 60 students to this program and 40-42 to the full-time MBA.
Good luck Tears for Life. They will compete again in 30 minutes. I'll let you know how they did.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Huge Success at Tyson Yesterday
I visited Tyson's Corporate offices yesterday to present information about our two part-time programs: the Professional MIS and the Managerial MBA (MMBA). We had such a huge crowd that I ran out of brochures. That is always a good thing. If I run out of recruiting materials, that is a great trip.
On a side note, today is my baby boy's 5th birthday. We started the day off right with a trip to Rick's Bakery for donuts and a birthday cupcake. If you don't know about Rick's, it is AMAZING. I sent a visiting PhD student there a couple of weeks ago. She emailed later that it was the best. It is a Fayetteville institution. No visit to Fayetteville is complete without a trip to Rick's. My family loves it and we are regulars. Evidence is attached.
Next week I will be visiting ConAgra.
The Professional MIS application deadline is March 15 and the MMBA application deadline is April 1. Both programs will accept applications until all seats are filled. For MMBA, that would be about 60 students and for Professional MIS, it would be 15-20.
On a side note, today is my baby boy's 5th birthday. We started the day off right with a trip to Rick's Bakery for donuts and a birthday cupcake. If you don't know about Rick's, it is AMAZING. I sent a visiting PhD student there a couple of weeks ago. She emailed later that it was the best. It is a Fayetteville institution. No visit to Fayetteville is complete without a trip to Rick's. My family loves it and we are regulars. Evidence is attached.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Master of Accountancy Application Deadline is Next Monday!
The application deadline for Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is next Monday, March 2. This program begins in August and students complete 30 hours in two semesters. Upon completion of the MAcc, students are eligible to sit for the CPA exam in Arkansas.
Last year's class consisted of 30 students. Their average GMAT score was 596. The GSB received 52 applications for this class. We have consistently seen an increase in applications this spring and we are not expecting MAcc to be any different. At present count, we have approximately 50. Since the deadline is not until next week, we are expecting to receive several more. We will accept applications through next week. The Accounting Department will pick up their folders the week of March 9.
Spring break at the University of Arkansas is March 16-20. Don't expect to receive an admissions decision for MAcc until the week of March 23.
Again, application deadline for the Master of Accountancy is next Monday, March 2. Turn your materials in immediately in order to be considered for financial assistance. The Department will accept late applications but their funding assistance will be gone. In order to be considered for financial assistance, your application must be received before the folders go to the admissions committee.
Questions? Email: gsb@walton.uark.edu.
Last year's class consisted of 30 students. Their average GMAT score was 596. The GSB received 52 applications for this class. We have consistently seen an increase in applications this spring and we are not expecting MAcc to be any different. At present count, we have approximately 50. Since the deadline is not until next week, we are expecting to receive several more. We will accept applications through next week. The Accounting Department will pick up their folders the week of March 9.
Spring break at the University of Arkansas is March 16-20. Don't expect to receive an admissions decision for MAcc until the week of March 23.
Again, application deadline for the Master of Accountancy is next Monday, March 2. Turn your materials in immediately in order to be considered for financial assistance. The Department will accept late applications but their funding assistance will be gone. In order to be considered for financial assistance, your application must be received before the folders go to the admissions committee.
Questions? Email: gsb@walton.uark.edu.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Professional MIS Mixer a Success
Last night we held our first annual Professional MIS Mixer. This event was for current, former, and prospective students for our Professional MIS program. This program begins in August and students take 6 hours each semester for 5 semesters by attending class one night each week. Application deadline is March 15. However, we will accept applications throughout the summer. The Professional MIS program is designed for full-time working professionals.
Tomorrow I will be visiting Tyson's Corporate offices to present information pertaining to both of Walton's part-time master's degree programs: the Professional MIS, mentioned above, and the Managerial MBA (MMBA). The MMBA also begins in August and takes 6 semesters to complete. Students take 6 hours each semester by attending class one Saturday each month. Application deadline is April 1. Applications will be accepted throughout the summer.
Now is a very good time to be thinking about graduate school. There is still time to complete the application process. Go to gsb.uark.edu to learn about our admissions requirements.
Tomorrow I will be visiting Tyson's Corporate offices to present information pertaining to both of Walton's part-time master's degree programs: the Professional MIS, mentioned above, and the Managerial MBA (MMBA). The MMBA also begins in August and takes 6 semesters to complete. Students take 6 hours each semester by attending class one Saturday each month. Application deadline is April 1. Applications will be accepted throughout the summer.
Now is a very good time to be thinking about graduate school. There is still time to complete the application process. Go to gsb.uark.edu to learn about our admissions requirements.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Walton Strikes Again!
Another Walton team represented us well this weekend. Tears for Life, a Walton team comprised of 3 MMBA students (Jared Greer, Chris Elizer, and Bessie Williams) and one honors undergraduate student (Jordan Greer - yes, he is Jared's little brother), won the Lightning Round at the University of Louisville small business plan competition yesterday. The pitch was written by all team members and then executed perfectly (I have been told) by Bessie Williams. The Lightning Round is an elevator pitch competition for teams that did not finish first in their track in the semi-finals. By all accounts, this team could have easily won the entire competition, and was a very good representative of the Walton College. They are heading to the University of Cincinnati on Thursday to compete again.
Only 12 of 36 applicants made it to the oral presentation round at Louisville. I’ll keep you apprised of the success of the Walton teams as the competitions unfold. We have five teams and so far, we are 8 for 8 in terms of being accepted to compete at national competitions, and are waiting on a couple more decisions. We are scheduled to compete at Carnegie-Mellon, University of Nebraska, University of Louisville, University of Cincinnati, Wake Forest, Tulane, University of San Francisco, and the Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup in Little Rock, AR. We are also submitting plans to compete at Boise State University, University of Oregon, Rice, Colorado State University, UC Berkley, and Montreal.
Keep in mind, these wins do not just give us bragging rights. There is prize money associated with these competitions. 1st place at the Governor's Cup gets $20,000, 2nd place is $10,000, and third place is $5,000. Each time a team competes and wins, it's pay day.
Only 12 of 36 applicants made it to the oral presentation round at Louisville. I’ll keep you apprised of the success of the Walton teams as the competitions unfold. We have five teams and so far, we are 8 for 8 in terms of being accepted to compete at national competitions, and are waiting on a couple more decisions. We are scheduled to compete at Carnegie-Mellon, University of Nebraska, University of Louisville, University of Cincinnati, Wake Forest, Tulane, University of San Francisco, and the Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup in Little Rock, AR. We are also submitting plans to compete at Boise State University, University of Oregon, Rice, Colorado State University, UC Berkley, and Montreal.
Keep in mind, these wins do not just give us bragging rights. There is prize money associated with these competitions. 1st place at the Governor's Cup gets $20,000, 2nd place is $10,000, and third place is $5,000. Each time a team competes and wins, it's pay day.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Walton College Wins Again
The Mid-South Region Walmart Better Living Business Plan Competition was held here in Willard J. Walker Hall last week. The team of Brandon Barr, Joshua McCullough, Keith Solsvig (all Walton MMBA class of 2009), and Cesar Coto (graduate student in Agribusiness) placed first. The regional winners will compete in April. They are:
San Francisco: The Presidio School of Management
Phoenix: Drucker School of Management
Chicago: Northwestern University
Fayetteville: University of Arkansas, Walton Graduate School of Business
Louisville: University of Louisville
Durham: University of North Carolina
New York: New York University
Washington: University of Virginia
Go team Walton!
San Francisco: The Presidio School of Management
Phoenix: Drucker School of Management
Chicago: Northwestern University
Fayetteville: University of Arkansas, Walton Graduate School of Business
Louisville: University of Louisville
Durham: University of North Carolina
New York: New York University
Washington: University of Virginia
Go team Walton!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The week is winding down
It's Thursday, which means tomorrow is Friday. Woohoo. It has been a fairly busy week for Walton GSB recruiting. On Tuesday, we had a small information session in Rogers, AR. This event is primarily for those full-time working professionals who have a difficult time getting away to come to one of our Open Houses on campus. For those of you not familiar with Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville are the towns in this area. The GSB hosts an info session each semester in Rogers to discuss our part-time master's degree programs (MMBA and Professional MIS).
Yesterday, we had a photographer in Walker Hall. Each year we take a group shot of our graduating MBA and MMBA classes, as well as individual professional head shots. These head shots are available for our students to purchase. The group photo is hung on the 4th floor of Walker. We kept our photographer, Jim Bailey, very busy yesterday. If you have seen our new website and program brochures, then you are familiar with his work. He does all of our photography. While he was here yesterday, he took more photos for the web. Keep a watch on the new site, you'll see new pages added regularly.
Tonight is our spring Open House. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a master's degree in business to come and see our fantastic facilities and technology. All master's degree program directors will also be present. They will meet with students to discuss their programs and to answer any questions. This event is always well attended. As you may realize, this is an excellent time to be looking at graduate school. This event is at 6:00 in Willard J. Walker Hall, 4th floor.
Tomorrow I am meeting with a couple of prospective students. One is coming in from Southern Methodist University. I always enjoy meeting with students who are interested in our programs. It gives them chance to check us out and it gives me the same opportunity. Later, when they apply, I have a little bit of insight. This can be helpful to the admissions committee.
I have also been able to speak to a few classes this week. It's important to get the word out about graduate school to our undergraduate students. They should not leave the Walton College without being aware of the programs we offer and the admissions requirements.
Next week is not as busy. I'll tell you about it tomorrow.
Yesterday, we had a photographer in Walker Hall. Each year we take a group shot of our graduating MBA and MMBA classes, as well as individual professional head shots. These head shots are available for our students to purchase. The group photo is hung on the 4th floor of Walker. We kept our photographer, Jim Bailey, very busy yesterday. If you have seen our new website and program brochures, then you are familiar with his work. He does all of our photography. While he was here yesterday, he took more photos for the web. Keep a watch on the new site, you'll see new pages added regularly.
Tonight is our spring Open House. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a master's degree in business to come and see our fantastic facilities and technology. All master's degree program directors will also be present. They will meet with students to discuss their programs and to answer any questions. This event is always well attended. As you may realize, this is an excellent time to be looking at graduate school. This event is at 6:00 in Willard J. Walker Hall, 4th floor.
Tomorrow I am meeting with a couple of prospective students. One is coming in from Southern Methodist University. I always enjoy meeting with students who are interested in our programs. It gives them chance to check us out and it gives me the same opportunity. Later, when they apply, I have a little bit of insight. This can be helpful to the admissions committee.
I have also been able to speak to a few classes this week. It's important to get the word out about graduate school to our undergraduate students. They should not leave the Walton College without being aware of the programs we offer and the admissions requirements.
Next week is not as busy. I'll tell you about it tomorrow.
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