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Shape the Future of Business With Us

By partnering with the Wisconsin School of Business, you can help inspire the next generation of leaders, power new business insights, and equip your organization with the knowledge and tools it needs to thrive. Are you in? Here’s how you can get started.

Gain access to top talent

Tap into a diverse pool of students ready to take on the evolving demands of the workforce and make an impact at your organization.

Recruit and hire undergraduate students
Recruit and hire graduate students

$five students collaborating on a project$

Empower and connect with students through real-world experience

Sponsor an experiential learning project, participate in a case competition, or give students a behind-the-scenes look at your organization through a career trek.

Develop your talent through executive education

Your employees level up their skills; your organization levels up its potential. Choose from a variety of tailored programs, workshops, and online courses.

Explore executive education
Explore peer-to-peer learning opportunities

Drive innovation through research with world-class faculty

Partner with renowned WSB faculty through collaborative R&D, applied research, and innovation initiatives.

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High-impact students, ready to elevate your business

of companies

participating in graduate consulting projects would “definitely recommend” their student team to another company

Wisconsin Students Are Trusted To Lead

Our students are prepared to be enduring leaders and colleagues you’ll want on your team.

Through diverse educational opportunities, a focus on experiential learning, and career treks, Wisconsin students know what to expect from the workplace and their roles—which means they’ll start stronger and stay longer.

40^plus

undergraduate career pathways

95^percent

of undergraduate students secured a full-time position within six months of graduation

— Class of 2024

82^percent

of MBA students received full-time offers within three months of graduation

— Classes of 2022–2024

63^percent

of undergraduate students were hired full-time by their internship employers

— Class of 2024

World-class expertise. Cutting‑edge research. Robust talent pipeline.

R1-Designated University

— Carnegie, 2024
R1 universities are top-tier research institutions.

A Few of Our Industry Relations Partners

“Why does P&G keep coming back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison? It’s really simple. The candidates, the people who we hire from here, are top-notch. And they prove to be very successful.”

Eric Breissinger

President of Family Care at P&G

“The team [of WSB students I worked with on a consulting project] exceeded my expectations. While I expected their hard skills to be top-notch, on account of the rigorous program they are mastering, I was truly impressed with the level of soft skills they exhibited. They know how to present data in a way that’s approachable to non-data people. This is an enormously helpful skill in larger corporations but especially in smaller ones where leaders generally wear many non-specialized hats.”

Robert Behnke

Co-Founder and President at Fair Indigo

“Having led our recruiting efforts at UW–Madison’s School of Business for over 14 years, engaging with students … through career events, treks, and student preparation initiatives has been instrumental in fostering a strong pipeline of talent for EY. … The hands-on experiences and networking opportunities have translated into tangible success for both the students and EY, as we continue to build a workforce that is well prepared, innovative, and aligned with our core values.”

Alex Lackore

Senior Tax Manager at EY

“I could not have had a better experience [working with WSB students on a consulting project]. The team members each understood their individual roles and executed each role with excellence. … They were proactive problem solvers. They communicated with the right level of detail and the right frequency. They anticipated my needs. They understood the business goal to make recommendations beyond the original objectives or requests. It was a wonderful experience!”

Natalie Taake

Senior Innovation Manager at Kroger

“I had the great pleasure to work with CPED [Center for Professional and Executive Development] for over five years. The CPED team truly listened to our needs and challenges and worked with my team and me as highly effective collaborative partners by sharing their experience and contributing ideas that made these programs extremely engaging and effective for our associates!”

Dennis Armstrong

Talent Transformation Strategist and Retired Chief Human Resources Officer at Blain’s Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.)

“UWEBC [University of Wisconsin E-Business Consortium] always does an amazing job gathering regional thought leaders around critical topics and emerging trends. Our participation as a logistics and customer service team at this event offers numerous opportunities to collaborate, learn, and share insights. Our membership provides an unmatched ROI for our organization.”

Michael Kukiela

Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Distribution Management at Schneider Logistics, Inc

Get Involved With Industry Relations

Interested in partnering with the Wisconsin School of Business? Get in touch!

Bennett Cole

Executive Director of Industry Relations

bennett.cole@wisc.edu

Andrea Bechtel

Senior Director of Industry Relations

Midwest

andrea.bechtel@wisc.edu

Zach Hershoff

Associate Director of Industry Relations

zach.hershoff@wisc.edu

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