The College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is strategically placed in the state capital of Arkansas, Little Rock. As a metropolitan university, Arkansas at Little Rock focuses on a strategy of forming corporate partnerships with major corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, and governmental agencies located in Arkansas. The business school’s academic programs are held to the highest standards of professionalism and quality.
Arkansas at Little Rock’s business school holds the distinction of being one of a few business schools across the country that houses two economic development outreach units within the College. The Arkansas Economic Development Institute, Kenneth Pat Wilson Center for Economic Education, and the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center play crucial roles in advancing entrepreneurial, economic, and other business-critical services across the state of Arkansas.
As a metropolitan campus, the business school is conveniently located, offers courses using a wide selection of delivery systems, and, most importantly, understands and responds to the needs of busy professionals. The College of Business has a competitive advantage as it is located in the center of the state’s government and business activity. The school partners with the Law School, School of Pharmacy, the University of Arkansas Medical School, and other professional programs to reinforce educational opportunities for business students. Active engagement with students in a variety of ways is a top priority for the business school.
Education
The College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock features the high-tech Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development. It provides quality business learning enriched by applied learning experiences. On-campus and online students can choose from fourteen undergraduate degrees and three undergraduate certificate programs. Students in other majors can choose minors within the College of Business, which allows them to benefit from these quality programs. Undergraduate majors include Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and several Undergraduate Certificates.
Seeking to complete a graduate degree is a life-changing endeavor and requires a substantial commitment. College of Business faculty and staff understand the investment graduate students are willing to make for their futures, and the school is committed to helping them succeed in the pursuit of their dream. Master’s degree students have access to a challenging curriculum, a small class size with customized learning opportunities, and available staff with extensive educational and professional credentials. Students also enjoy access to evening and weekend programs that enable working professionals to keep their full-time jobs, chances to network with top business leaders, and access to career services that help further their careers.
Graduate degrees currently offered at the College of Business include an MBA, concurrent MBA-JD, PharmD and MD, Graduate Certificates, Master of Science in Business Information Systems and Analytics, Business, Business Analytics, Human Resources & Organizational, and Communication.
Student Life
There are several exemplary student clubs and organizations available to business school students. Accounting Society, Association of Information Systems Power Team, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, Finance and Economics Association, Human Resources Society, Phi Beta Lambda, and the Student Marketing Association are all available to undergraduate and graduate students.
Online Programs
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Business is now featuring online undergraduate degrees. These programs contain the same degree requirements as those offered on campus. Majors include Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Human Resources Management, Management, Management-Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Marketing.