About the Wisconsin School of Business
Innovating business education since 1900
Shaping Transformational Business Leaders for 125 Years
Proven legacy
One of the first five business schools in the country, WSB has built a legacy of leadership. Our entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive us forward.
Powerful connections
Our 49,000+ high-achieving alumni are fiercely loyal to their Badger roots, eager to connect and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Lifelong opportunity
We offer a nimble, market-responsive portfolio of programs—undergraduate, graduate, and beyond—to prepare you to lead when there is no blueprint.
Business Badgers Are Trusted To Lead
Education for Every Stage in Your Journey
From our world-class undergraduate program to our diverse graduate portfolio, Wisconsin’s modern curricula and hands-on learning opportunities prepare you to take on the future of business.
Undergraduate program
Build a strong business foundation in our top-ranked program. Choose from 12 majors and over 40 career pathways.
- #9 best public undergraduate business program
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025 - 94% of students secured a position within three months of graduation
— Class of 2023
MBA programs
Expand your skills and career potential with an MBA. Choose from three programs, built for varying goals and lifestyles.
- #17 part-time MBA program among public universities
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025 - #17 full-time MBA program among public universities
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Master’s programs
Take the next step in your business career and gain in-demand skills through one of WSB’s 10 specialized and accelerated master’s programs.
- #6 master’s in supply chain management program in the U.S.
— QS World Rankings, 2025 - #7 public master’s in business analytics program in the U.S.
— QS World Rankings, 2025
Doctoral program
Work alongside renowned faculty and master the skills needed to land tenure-track jobs at top research universities across the nation—and the world.
- 10 areas of study
- 97% employment rate upon graduation
— 2017–2023 program graduates
Precollege programs
From one-day workshops to weeklong summer camps, WSB offers select high school students the chance to explore business careers and build new skills.
- 4 programs offered
- $0 cost to program participants to attend
There’s No One Path Into Business
Every student brings their own unique background, experiences, and interests to the table. No matter the goal, we give you the tools to succeed—and lead—in an ever-changing business world.
Prioritizing People and Purpose
We embrace big ideas, lead with our core values, and empower students of all backgrounds to thrive.
A commitment to fostering inclusion
Developing the next generation of inclusive leaders starts with creating an environment for all ideas, voices, and perspectives.
Embracing curiosity and driving innovation
No idea is too big, too wild, too out there. Through our curricula and culture, we cultivate an environment for leaders to bring their ideas and passions to life.
A gold standard for leadership
We shape skilled, empathetic leaders who connect the dots others don’t see. It’s why recruiters seek out our graduates—and why our graduates are trusted to lead no matter where they go.
Explore Our Community
A growing and engaged student body
Exceptional faculty driven by curiosity
A global alumni network
Robust industry ties and partnerships
Fall in Love With Madison
Bustling tech hub. Outdoor adventures in four distinctly amazing seasons. Spirited Big Ten sports scene. Dynamic arts culture and foodie paradise. All of that—in a beautiful capital city nestled on an isthmus between lakes.
#1 Top 100 Places to Live
— Livability.com, 2022
