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Erdman Center for Operations & Technology Management


Enhancing analytics and business acumen

The Erdman Center introduces full-time MBA students in the technology strategy and product management specialization, as well as UW–Madison pharmacy students, and master’s students in business analytics to industry practices and prepares you for a wide range of cutting-edge careers. You will meet and exchange ideas with executives, managers, and consultants and you will benefit from a strong network of current and past students

Programs We Support

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MBA Specialization in Technology Strategy and Product Management

Gain broad and deep business and entrepreneurial skills from a flexible curriculum applicable to designing, managing, and improving tech and product processes and systems.

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MS in Business Analytics

Earn a STEM-designated Master of Science: Business Analytics degree. In this one-year program you will learn to sort, understand, visualize, and apply data to solve complex business questions.

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PharmD Concentration

University of Wisconsin–Madison Doctor of Pharmacy students can enhance their degree with a concentration in operations and technology management (OTM).

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Certificate in Business Analytics

Complement your Wisconsin MBA, MS, or MAcc by developing your data analytics skills.

Beyond Your Degree

Build skills to differentiate yourself in the workplace

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Six Sigma Training

Earn Yellow and Green Belt certification.

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Agile

Learn the agile method for process improvement.

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Workshops and Competitions

Expand your knowledge and collaborative skills.

Certificate in Strategic Innovation

Hone your skills and enhance your degree with a customized certificate.

Learn more about the certificate

Career-Advancing Networking Opportunities

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Affiliated Faculty

Our faculty members contribute to the operations technology profession both in and beyond the classroom.

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Advisory Boards

The Industrial Advisory Board provides recommendations and advice on matters vital to the center’s activities.

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Applied Learning

Guest speakers, corporate site visits, and professional development opportunities add value to your degree.

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Tech Product Club

The Tech Product Club is a student-led organization aimed at creating a community of Wisconsin MBA students who are interested in pursuing product marketing or product management roles.

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Connect on LinkedIn

Our alumni LinkedIn group provides an opportunity to reconnect and build a lasting professional network.

Professional Associations

We encourage students to join professional organizations and attend local seminars and regional events.

  • American Society for Quality (ASQ)
  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
  • Association for Operations Management (APICS)
  • Association for Women in Computing (AWC)
  • Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Also see IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Communications Society
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
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Support Us

The Center Support Fund provides for general center expenditures, including technology, scholarships, lecturers, and center administration.