The Knowledge Centers and Initiatives at the Wisconsin School of Business are integral to our mission of providing an exceptional educational experience and access to research excellence. Through their support, we offer our students:
- Innovative curriculum
- Seminars and speakers
- Networking events
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Student and faculty research
- Global connections
- Lifelong connections with Business Badgers
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Our Centers
Initiatives
About Our Centers

Arthur Andersen Center for Financial Reporting and Control
The mission of the Arthur Andersen Center is to promote research that is useful in resolving financial reporting and control problems and to help students understand the complexities of the changing business environment.

Bolz Center for Arts Administration
The Bolz Center provides a focused curriculum, discussion, research, and analysis of arts and cultural nonprofit management for leaders in this challenging and rewarding field.
Center for Brand and Product Management
Students connect with industry partners via experiential learning opportunities ranging from case studies to consulting projects.
Erdman Center for Operations and Technology Management
The Erdman Center supports research for cutting edge curriculum and prepares students to address global challenges in a diverse and competitive environment.
Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management
The Grainger Center and its two advisory boards support BBA and MBA students with experiential learning opportunities and a cross-functional curriculum.
Hawk Center for Investment Analysis
The Hawk Center provides a premier investment education with a network of over 650 alumni who serve as speakers, mentors, and advisory board members.
James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate
The Graaskamp Center supports students in graduate and undergraduate programs by fostering excellence in real estate education, research, and outreach.
Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking
The Nicholas Center advisory board enhances the educational experience of MBA students by advising on curriculum, providing experiential learning opportunities, and serving as guest speakers.
Puelicher Center for Banking Education
The Puelicher Center for Banking Education was specifically endowed to promote the education of future leaders in the banking industry, as well as to conduct research on the micro and macro foundations of the banking industry.
Robert Beyer Center for Managerial Accounting and Control
The Beyer Center provides nationally recognized leadership in managerial accounting and control through education, research and public service.
Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship
The Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship is dedicated to teaching, research and service pertaining to entrepreneurial management, enterprise development, economic development, and public understanding of a free enterprise economy.Initiatives
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship is supported through a range of academic programs, events, research, and resources at the Wisconsin School of Business and UW-Madison.Arts Business Initiative
This partnership with the School of Business provides business skills and foundational coursework in business and entrepreneurship to artists and other creatives on campus.