Walton College

Executive Education

Empowering leaders to innovate, enact change and compete in today’s dynamic economy.

What is

executive Education?

Executive education refers to specialized programs designed for professionals looking for opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with real tangible, applicable outcomes.

To have a competitive advantage in today’s global economy, individuals and the organizations they work for need to manage change, explore opportunity, and innovate. Executive education equips leaders and aspiring leaders with the skills needed to stay competitive.

What we offer

Walton College Executive Education offers learning programs designed to strengthen leadership, management, and technical business skills for individuals and organizations across a wide range of industries.

Our curriculum design capabilities and knowledge meet the needs of organizations through highly targeted leadership and business course content.

We offer an interactive group-based learning environment that encourages participant collaboration as they tackle their challenges and explore their opportunities. Participants walk away with actionable skills and new insights that grow their organizations and advance their careers.

Walton College Exec Ed participants writing their goals

Custom Programs

Walton College Executive Education creates custom, non-credit programs to fit your organization’s needs.

Why Walton College Executive Education?

Being a part of the state’s flagship university and a land-grant institution which promotes scientific inquiry, knowledge creation and creative works that integrate and coordinate education, research, and service activities.

Creating learning programs for professionals is an extension of our educational mission. We serve the state and broader region as we create knowledge and connect the broader society to impactful research and its practical application. Our program participants are working adults and lifelong learners with high expectations of a learning environment. Through our knowledge of adult learning theory and best practices, we ensure our programs are effective, enjoyable, and empowering.

Renowned Walton College faculty and well-known industry practitioners facilitate our programs and courses.

Walton College Executive Education team

Our Team

Walton College Executive Education is a mission-focused team with a service-mindset. We have the unique focus of developing the Arkansas workforce and enhancing the economy.

“The talent of my fellow participants from healthcare institutions across the state is impressive. I enjoyed getting to know each of them and creating a network... The Walton College Executive Education created a meaningful leadership program."

"...The content dives deep to force participants to truly reflect and understand key characteristics of a successful leader...I would highly recommend this program [by Walton College Executive Education] to any healthcare leader looking for a way to continue personal growth and increase impact."

"I found the leadership training courses to be extremely beneficial as I consider my personal leadership path. This training will definitely help me approach opportunities and challenges at work from a different perspective as I consider the competencies of a great leader and apply that knowledge to my own decision making process and subsequent actions.”

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Let Us Host Your Next Event

Walton College Executive Education at 2nd & Main in Little Rock, Arkansas offers several rental spaces to host business, community, networking, and educational events.

Our spaces house anywhere from 10 to 60 people depending on your event. We welcome you to rent one room or the whole space to best fit your needs.

Contact Mandy Ellis Keller at mkeller@walton.uark.edu for more information on spaces available.

 

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