The Wisconsin MBA is your competitive advantage. The program uses a distinctive boutique approach to deliver highly focused preparation in your chosen career specialization. You will be immersed in real-world learning experiences with industry leaders and others in an engaged, collaborative learning community. When you graduate, you will be ready to move your career forward with speed, confidence, and substantial business connections.
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Learn how the specialized MBA prepares students to hit the ground running in their careers.
The Wisconsin MBA features a career specialization model that jump-starts your career with in-depth knowledge and industry connections. The program pairs deep immersion in the career focus of your choice with a strong foundation in general management principles. This unbeatable combination prepares you to hit the ground running and, at the same time, gives you the broad, strategic understanding you need to advance into positions of influence.
Our specialization model helps you establish meaningful connections in your chosen career field. You will form lasting affiliations as you move through the MBA program with a group of bright, motivated peers. One-on-one interaction with advisory board members and other business leaders will provide you with industry-specific insights and career support. When you graduate, you join a worldwide network of Business Badgers. It is said that “once a Badger, always a Badger.”
Whether you stay for two years or two decades, you will delight in how much there is to do here—in every season. The energy of a Big Ten campus combines with the city’s relaxed-yet-urban vibe to create a memorable experience. A moderate cost of living contributes to the affordability of the Wisconsin MBA.
#8 among public university full-time MBA Programs
—U.S. News & World Report, 2017
#20 among public universities
—Bloomberg Businessweek, 2015
#9 in the U.S. for most satisfied MBA graduates
—Forbes, 2014
#1 in the U.S. for return on investment
—U.S. News & World Report, 2016
Leadership skills prepare you to add value in community service roles and in the workplace.
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All Wisconsin MBA students have the opportunity to develop cultural competency in a global context.
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Students can build entrepreneurial skills and find an active community of support for their goals.
Wisconsin MBA students gain personal and career benefits by learning from diverse perspectives.