Dean’s Office
Message from the Dean
Welcome to the College of Business at UALR. We are strategically located in Central Arkansas in the state capital of Little Rock. As a municipal university with an urban campus, we pride ourselves on the strong partnerships that we have established with our corporate and governmental partners. Our high quality professional educational programs, the Institute of Economic Advancement IEA and the Arkansas Small Business Technology and Development Center ASBTDC are important parts of the College of Business. As such, they distinguish us as a leader and catalyst in developing, supporting, and sustaining economic development and the creation of new business ventures. Our geographical focus includes the city of Little Rock, central Arkansas, and the broader region.
We are proud to have the distinction of delivering the only high-quality Master’s program in Taxation in the state of Arkansas. In fact, the College of Business at UALR offers the largest accredited MBA program in the state. We are responsive to the needs of upwardly mobile professionals. For example, our certificate programs in management, information systems, and tax represent opportunities for personal and professional development that can enhance career mobility for active, career-minded professionals. 
As an urban campus, we are conveniently located, offer courses using a wide array of delivery systems, and more importantly, understand and respond to the needs of active, engaged, talented professionals.
The College of Business at UALR has a competitive advantage through its location in the center of the state’s business and government activity. We partner with the Law School, the University of Arkansas Medical School, the School of Pharmacy, and other professional programs to enhance educational opportunities for our students. As the newly appointed dean of the College of Business at UALR, I am proud to be in this leadership role and see many opportunities for the College, its students, and alumni. We are continually finding new and innovative ways to partner with large and small businesses and government agencies. We actively engage our students in a variety of ways including global exchange and other experiences for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Our programs are designed to develop conceptual skills while providing a real-world framework. Faculty in the College of Business possess strong academic and professional credentials. They understand the importance of dynamic and global business trends. They understand the needs of our students and they approach the teaching and learning relationship with relevant and application-focused pedagogy. Most of our faculty hold the highest degree in their fields, are actively engaged in research and are sought after by businesses to provide consulting services that enhance organizational performance and economic development.
The core foundations of the programs in the College of Business at UALR emphasize teaching/learning as our first priority. Cutting-edge and useful research help enhance students’ educational experiences while assuring that the curriculum is relevant, and of the highest quality. We strive to serve the various needs of our students and recognize the responsibility we have to supporting and expanding economic development for our city, state and region.
Accreditation
The College of Business holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its undergraduate and graduate programs. Of the more than 1,200 colleges and universities in the United States offering business degrees, only 467 are accredited at both the master’s and bachelor’s degree levels.
Please join me and the many successful stakeholders as we continue to prepare men and women for successful careers, professional mobility, and civic responsibility. Take control of your own career development and enroll in one of several different professional degree programs and courses now being offered in the College of Business at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock.
Anthony F. Chelte
Dean
Room 312, Reynolds Building
College of Business
afchelte@ualr.edu
501.569.8892