Earn an MBA that Opens Doors
It’s different here. We excel at incubating big ideas. At seeking a better path forward, together. At developing trusted, values-driven leaders. That, plus our MBA specializations, is what keeps recruiters returning for trusted new talent—and helps you turn your dream into your ideal career.
Industry tested
Team projects and leadership training provide confident, day-one readiness. Experience in high-level consulting projects prepares you for success in your mid-degree internship, to shine in interviews, and to advance after hire.
New-career ready
Core business curriculum, classes and applied learning focused in your chosen specialization, and one-to-one career preparation are gamechangers. We know your name and your career aspirations—and match you with employers where you want to grow.
Financially advantaged
Typically, more than 90% of Wisconsin MBA students receive scholarship and support. You can graduate with minimal debt and begin building post-MBA wealth sooner.
See Where a Wisconsin Full-Time MBA Can Take You
Launch your career at top companies where you want to work. Click the pins to see where our MBA graduates have landed.
Aashish Khanna, MBA ’16
Lead Project Manager at Taxfix | Technology Strategy and Product ManagementAlec Rockwood, MBA ’23
CMK Senior Manager at P&G | Marketing: Analytics and InsightsAlexis Parker, MBA ’23
HR Risk Manager at Microsoft | Strategic Human Resource ManagementAvi Gomez, MBA ’23
HR Management Associate at Citi | Strategic Human Resource ManagementBailey Hackbarth, MBA ’20
Senior Associate Brand Manager at Nature’s Way | Marketing: Brand and Marketing ManagementCamille Clark, MBA ’17
Business Strategy Manager at Sabre Corporation | Marketing: Marketing Analytics and InsightsConnie Li, MBA ’23
Senior Strategy Consultant at Accenture | Technology Strategy and Product ManagementEllen Chen, MBA ’19
HR Leader, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Asia Pacific at Johnson & Johnson | Strategic Human Resource ManagementErin Strepy, MBA ’15
Sales Director at Mattel, Inc. | Marketing: Brand and Marketing ManagementFolarin Omotoriogun, MBA ’22
Product & Engineering at Google | Technology Strategy and Product ManagementHector Aviles, MBA ’24
Merchandising Analytics Manager at Sam’s Club | Corporate Finance and Investment BankingJames Cox, MBA ’23
HR Management Associate at Citi | Strategic Human Resource ManagementJonathan DeCarlo, MBA ’23
Senior Financial Analyst at Catalent Pharma Solutions | Corporate Finance and Investment BankingJoseline Nyinawabera, MBA ’23
Content Strategist – Global Media and Campaigns at Intel | Marketing: Brand and Marketing ManagementKevin May, MBA ’22
Senior Process Improvement and Business Analyst at American Family Insurance | Corporate Finance and Investment BankingKomal Singh, MBA ’19
Senior Product Manager at Pearson | Technology Strategy and Product ManagementKristen Mezzapelle, MBA ’19
Program Manager at Google | Supply Chain ManagementKyle Nakatsuji, MBA ’11, JD ’12
Founder and CEO at Clearcover | Supply Chain Management & FinanceMadison Wescott, MBA ’23
Credit Risk Specialist at Wells Fargo | Risk Management and InsuranceMargeaux Wysockey, MBA ’23
Asset Manager at TruAmerica | Real EstatePapi Valmond, MBA ’10
Global Risk Manager at Daimler Financial Services | Corporate Finance and Investment BankingPatrick Stahl, MBA ’19
Business and Data Analyst at Stellantis | Marketing: Brand and Marketing ManagementRahul Manay, MBA ’22
Associate at Goldman Sachs | Technology Strategy and Product ManagementRile Drevlow, MBA ’21
Senior Consultant at Deloitte | Supply Chain ManagementRyan McMorrow, MBA ’22
Associate Equity Analyst at Janus Henderson Investors | Applied Security AnalysisSamantha Cerone, MBA ’23
Product Marketing Manager at Intuit | Marketing: Brand and Marketing ManagementSennai Atsbeha, MBA ’09
VP Brand North America at Gymshark | Brand and Product ManagementUtkarsh Kohli, MBA ’21
Channel Planning Manager at Tesla | Supply Chain ManagementZena Stephens, MBA ’17
Sr. Total Rewards Business Partner at Waystar | Strategic Human Resource ManagementCareer Guidance That Puts Your MBA to Work
A high staff-to-student ratio means our career management team knows you by name—and connects you with recruiters where you want to work.
Choose a Specialization to Build Your Career Path
A strong foundation of core business fundamentals provides a foundation for management. Immersion in a specialization provides proven readiness and performance. This unique combination brings top recruiters back year after year.
Lead product management in health care, tech, or consulting
Gain broad business and technology skills to design, manage, and improve products and technology strategy in one of three tracks.
STEM designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Get hired in roles such as
- Product manager
- Program manager
- Product operations manager
- Health care product manager
- R&D–LDP
- Consultant/Senior consultant
- Technology consultant
Lead a top brand
#3 Best Marketing MBA (Princeton Review, 2024)
Learn the skills to build brand strength and strategically drive growth.
Get hired in roles such as
- Assistant brand manager
- Assistant marketing manager
- Associate brand manager
- Marketing manager
- Marketing strategist
- Buyer
Drive strategy with insight
#3 Best Marketing MBA (Princeton Review, 2024)
Capture, analyze, and apply consumer insights to shape business strategy.
Get hired in roles such as
- Associate global insights manager
- Consumer insight strategist
- Consumer and market knowledge manager
- Global consumer insight associate
- Senior associate of design research
- Senior research analyst
- User experience analyst
Guide tech marketing
#3 Best Marketing MBA (Princeton Review, 2024)
Gain in-demand expertise to take the lead in marketing the next tech innovation.
Get hired in roles such as
- Product marketing manager
- Tech product marketer
- Lifecycle marketing manager
Life-changing career, lifelong connection
Turn your passion for finance into a purposeful future; add ethical and financial value.
Get hired in roles such as
Corporate finance
- Controller
- Finance manager
- Consultant
Investment banking
- Senior financial analyst
- Investment banking associate
- Senior treasury analyst
- Senior business analyst
Create value through process
Learn supply chain as a strategic business capability enabler.
Gain career-ready experience consulting with global companies.
Leverage your MBA to make an impact in sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
STEM designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
#9 among graduate supply chain programs in North America (Gartner, 2024)
Get hired in roles such as
- Commodity manager
- Pathways operations manager
- Procurement analytics consultant
- Program manager
- Supply chain analyst
Drive corporate strategy and develop organizational systems
Lead at the top through insightful enterprise workforce management.
Curriculum aligned with the Society for Human Resources Management, ensuring current industry relevance
#5 Best Human Resources MBA (Princeton Review, 2024)
Get hired in roles such as
- Compensation management
- HR associate, analyst, or manager
- HR leadership development
- HR business partner
- Organizational training and development
- Succession management and workforce planning
- Talent acquisition or talent management
Gain expertise to lead in all facets of real estate
Focus on real estate development, sustainability, investment, and analysis, along with fundamental business courses in a world-class program led by a network of industry leaders.
#6 Best Real Estate MBA (U.S. News & World Report, 2023–24)
Explore real estate in greater depth by choosing from one of four tracks:
- Commercial Real Estate Development Track
- Affordable and Sustainable Housing Track
- Applied Real Estate Investment Track (AREIT)
- Private Equity Track
Get hired in roles such as
- Development/commercial lending officer
- Housing/Real estate specialist
- Project manager
- Real estate manager
- Commercial real estate analyst
- Real estate development associate
- REIT analyst
- Transactions associate
- Portfolio manager
- Senior financial analyst
- Commercial real estate analyst
Gain innovative expertise managing operational risk
Interact with business professionals in risk management, insurance operations, consulting, brokerage, and related health care fields.
Designated a Global Center of Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society, one of 20 worldwide
#1 ranked risk and insurance program (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23)
Get hired in roles such as
- Broker
- Insurance leadership development
- Insurance product manager
- Risk manager
- Risk management and/or financial services consultant
Take your investment expertise to new heights
Learn alongside industry practitioners as you manage over $25 million in real assets.
CFA Institute University Affiliation Program—ensures curriculum is closely tied to professional practice
Get hired in roles such as
- Equity analyst
- Fixed income analyst
- Portfolio analyst
- Buy-Side analyst
- Sell-Side analyst
- Institutional sales representative
- Wealth manager
- Investment product manager/Sales representative
Admissions & Tuition
Deadlines
Applications open in early September. Upcoming deadlines:
- September 26, 2024
- October 31, 2024
- January 9, 2025
- February 27, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- June 3, 2025
Connect with the admissions team
Passionate admissions professionals help you plan your application and get you on the path to your ideal career. Schedule a 30-minute consultation or connect at an admissions event.
Tuition
2024-2025 Tuition
Resident: $27,764.80
Nonresident: $52,413.28
Scholarships & Support
90
or more of students receive some form of financial support
Alumni Pursue Their Dream Jobs
Our alumni were where you are now. Ready to pursue an MBA to reach their dreams. Now they are out in the world eager to give back. You will learn a lot from them—and develop a powerful, career-long network.
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