In business, location is key, and the
University of Arkansas is an ideal location for earning your masters
degree in business. Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing
regions of the country. Fueled by the presence of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.’s
world-wide headquarters, Northwest Arkansas has emerged as a hub for
strategic retail alliances. Over 200 Fortune 500 companies have opened
offices in the area to support their relationship with the world’s largest
retailer. The presence of these companies affords many research and
partnering opportunities for students and faculty in the Walton College's
masters degree programs.
Lifestyle
Repeatedly named by national publications as one of the most appealing
U.S. cities, Fayetteville provides the security and sense of community of
a small town, yet offers advantages common to larger cities. The Walton
Arts Center brings national touring troupes to Fayetteville, including
Broadway hits, classical music, national and international dance
companies, and children’s events. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the
beautiful down-town square, featuring a bountiful farmer’s market and a
Christmas light extravaganza. Eclectic Dickson Street with its collection
of restaurants, coffee bars, shops and nightclubs is a favorite
destination of University students. Sports fans enjoy Razorback football
and basketball in arenas rivaling professional stadiums in other cities.
Fayetteville boasts of a low crime rate, cultural diversity, a reasonable
cost of living, and a vibrant community and cultural life. While the
University and Fayetteville are ideally located in an area of great
natural beauty, residents are far from isolated. The business community
requires easy access to metropolitan areas around the country. The new
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport provides daily flights to Dallas,
Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, Kansas City, Charlotte, NC, and New York’s
LaGuardia.
The Ozarks Outdoors
The spectacular Ozark Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for the city
of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas. National and state parks
invite hiking, camping and canoeing in a region whose beauty is
unsurpassed in any season. Small towns tucked in rolling hills host a
variety of fairs and festivals throughout the year attracting thousands of
visitors from around the country. An area of breathtaking beauty, the
Ozark Mountains enjoy four distinct seasons and a moderate climate.
The University
On a scenic hilltop crowned with the towers of Old Main, the first campus
building, the University of Arkansas hosts 17,000 students in an exciting
environment of diversity and discovery. The University of Arkansas is a
nationally competitive, student-centered, research university serving
Arkansas and the world. The University consists of nine colleges and
schools and offers 150 degree programs. Learning extends beyond the
classroom with a wide range of intellectual, cultural and social
activities, including appearances by nationally known political and
cultural figures, musical performances, art exhibits, and theatrical
performances. Students may participate in intramural sports or take
advantage of the University’s 180,000 square foot physical education and
recreation center. The university is also renowned for its athletics,
having won NCAA national titles in track, basketball and football.
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