Knowledge Centers
The knowledge centers at the Wisconsin School of Business provide an exceptional educational experience and access to research excellence to advance business at all levels.
Wisconsin’s Unique Knowledge Centers Support Students & Industry
Innovative curriculum
Seminars and speakers
Networking events
Global connections
Student and faculty research
Experiential learning opportunities
Lifelong connections with Business Badgers
Robust industry connections
AI Hub for Business
The AI Hub for Business blends knowledge, industry ties, and academic expertise to transform business. Discover how it’s integrating AI into curriculum, collaborating on research, and innovating with industry.
Arthur Andersen Center for Financial Reporting and Control
The mission of the Arthur Andersen Center is to promote research that helps resolve financial reporting and control problems. The center helps 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.
Erdman Center for Technology Strategy and Product Management
The Erdman Center supports research for a 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 undergraduate 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.
Marketing Leadership Institute
The MLI connects marketing students with marketing experts, creating premier industry partnerships to guide the future of marketing.
Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking
The Nicholas Center advisory board enhances the educational experience of MBA students by advising on curriculum and providing experiential learning opportunities; members serve as guest speakers.
Puelicher Center for Banking Education
The Puelicher Center for Banking Education is 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.
Strategic Human Resource Management Center
The Strategic Human Resource Management (SHR) Center develops business leaders who become strategic business partners, improving global organizational effectiveness through skillful people management.
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.