Wisconsin Full-Time MBA
It’s a new world, so we designed a new MBA. Fall 2027 start.
The Wisconsin MBA doesn’t just change your job—it changes your life. With personalized career coaching, deep employer connections, and hands-on experiences, you don’t just graduate—you launch.
Format
In-person
Duration
2 years
Start
September
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
An MBA designed for your future—no matter what’s next
ROI isn’t just a number
“The Wisconsin MBA is invaluable. The returns aren’t just financial; they’re in the relationships, the confidence, the capabilities, and the clarity of direction that the program gave me.”
Associate Brand Manager, General Mills
Minneapolis
Built for the modern world
- Career flexibility
Explore career possibilities and get the business foundation employers expect - Built-in leadership and real-world projects
One-of-a-kind leadership training to set you apart - AI advantage
Innovative AI courses that give you the edge
Leaders aren’t born.
They’re made—at Wisconsin
With the signature Trusted to Lead Experience, from a university known to produce Fortune 500 CEOs, you’ll master key aptitudes that set Wisconsin MBAs apart and redefine the next generation of leaders.
Entrepreneurial mindset
You find clarity and opportunity when others are paralyzed by risk and the unknown.
Skills gained: Strategic experimentation, creative problem solving, and innovative thinking
Example experience: The Intrapreneur’s Dilemma
Course: Business Strategy
Resilient
You’re steady in the face of complex, ambiguous challenges.
Skills gained: Growth mindset, adaptive leadership, and risk assessment
Example experience: The Mental Game Workshop
Course: Consulting Project Capstone
Inclusive
You’re all about the results, not the credit. You build the psychological safety needed for your team to innovate.
Skills gained: Stakeholder management, inclusive decision-making, and active listening
Example experience: First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour
Course: Leading People and Organizations
The only MBA that engineers leadership for the modern world.
“Leadership is a relationship business. Wisconsin MBAs learn to command a room, build trust, and lead when it matters most.”
Jirs Meuris
Associate Professor, Management and Human Resources
World’s Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors —Poets&Quants, 2026
At Wisconsin, AI isn’t an elective—it’s your edge.
Join one of the first full-time MBA programs to embed AI into the entire experience.
- Spend two years learning and experimenting with the constantly evolving technology.
- Learn from the AI Dream Team, leaders driving innovation in AI education and business application.
- Be ready to use and scale AI to positively impact business.
- Tap into WSB’s AI Hub for Business.
Create your own career path
Customize your MBA by developing expertise in a single pathway or across several. Each is supported by our industry knowledge centers, alumni mentors, and top faculty.
Career pathways
Applied Security Analysis
Brand Management
Consulting
Corporate Finance
General Management
Investment Banking
Marketing Research and Insights
Product Management
Real Estate
Risk Management and Insurance
Strategic Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management
Redefining your future
“The Wisconsin School of Business does not simply prepare you for a career. It prepares you for the career you never allowed yourself to imagine.”
HR Rotation Program, Microsoft
Dallas
Your goals are our goals
Our 3:1 career model means you have a three-person team working with you to achieve your goals and get the career you want.
- Pathway advisor
Clarify your direction - Career coach
Sharpen your story and brand - Employer engagement manager
Build industry connections
Your goals are our goals
Our 3:1 career model means you have a three-person team working with you to achieve your goals and get the career you want.
Pathway advisor
Clarify your direction
Career coach
Sharpen your story and brand
Employer engagement manager
Build industry connections
Guidance from industry insiders
Connect with leaders at top companies. Build real career momentum through 1:1 mentorship, advising, applied learning, and classroom experiences.
Make the next 2 years pay off for the next 30
An MBA isn’t just about your next job—it’s about your career flexibility and long-term trajectory. The Wisconsin MBA gives you the skills and knowledge you need to lead anywhere.
Year 1
Sakshi Morgaonkar (MBA ’25)
Before her MBA:
Product, UBS
After graduating:
Founding Product Manager, ObserveID
One year after:
AI Product Manager, Attri
Year 5
Saurabh Bhandari (MBA ’21)
Before his MBA:
Lead Data Scientist, Societe Generale
After graduating:
Product Technology Manager, Google
Five years after:
Staff Product Manager, Intuit
Year 8
Jake Smith (BS ’14, MBA ’18)
Before his MBA:
Associate, gener8tor
After graduating:
Principal and Venture Advisor, 30Ventures
Eight years after:
Partner, Cannage Capital
Year 10
Sarah Sosa-Acevedo (MBA ’16)
Before her MBA:
Guest Experience Manager, Madison Children’s Museum
After graduating:
Advancement Associate, Smithsonian Institution
10 years after:
Executive Director, Wenham Museum
Year 20
Elizabeth Oates (MBA ’06)
Before her MBA:
Strategic Research Function Intern, American Family Insurance
After graduating:
Associate, Domestic Opportunity Assessment, General Mills
20 years after:
Vice President, Consumer Insights, Molson Coors Beverage Co.
A top-ranked MBA at an affordable price
This is an MBA where you graduate with all the skills and experiences you need to succeed and none of the financial stress.
*This figure excludes students who receive full funding through a company, the government, or the military. Scholarships include any combination of tuition award, merit-based scholarship, and graduate assistantship.
Admissions & tuition
Deadlines
Applications to begin in Fall 2027 are open. Deadlines:
- Sept. 4, 2026
- Oct. 12, 2026
- Jan. 7, 2027
- March 25, 2027
- May 25, 2027
Meet with us
This is a big decision, and our admissions team is here to help!
Connect with us to ask questions, explore fit, and get application advice.
Tuition
Rates for 2026–27
Resident:
$27,764.80
Nonresident:
$51,413.28
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The admissions committee considers every application holistically. There is no “perfect candidate.”
We want to get to know you. Tell us your story and your goals.
A life-changing student experience
Madison—it’s awesome here.
Breathtaking views and big city amenities with a small-town feel. Experience a city with award-winning chefs, a vibrant art scene, and friendly neighbors.
FAQs
A minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience is required, the average amount of work experience is four years. View the class profile to learn more about the current MBA class.
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and donors, 100% of eligible students received a scholarship. These were awarded from 2023–25. This figure excludes students who receive full funding through a company, the government, or the military. Scholarships include any combination of tuition award, merit-based scholarship, and graduate assistantship.
Of course! We encourage you to schedule a one-on-one conversation with us. We’re always happy to answer your questions and talk about the Wisconsin MBA. Contact the admissions team to set up a virtual or in-person consultation.
Apply when you feel you have the most competitive application and are ready to begin an MBA program. Review the application deadlines on the Admissions page. If you have questions, contact the admissions team.
A campus visit is one of the best ways to gather information about the Wisconsin Full-Time MBA Program. We suggest you plan a campus visit during the school year when classes are in session, although modified campus visits are available during the summer.
For detailed information on information sessions and tour registration, head to our Events & Visits page.
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✅ Prepare a holistic story of who you are throughout the different pieces of your application.
✅ Expand on your career goals, leadership skills, etc. in your essay.
✅ Connect with an admissions professional to help you prepare!
Note for the professional MBA, October 15, is the final application deadline for a January 2027 start.
Ready to take the next steps in your professional journey? Click the link in bio to learn more about the Executive and Professional MBAs.
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Congratulations to alumnus Kurt Kober (MBA `07), one of four recipients of the WSB Impact Award!
The award recognizes individuals who have volunteered their time and talent to advance the Wisconsin School of Business, and have demonstrated a track record of service to the school.
Throughout his roughly 20-year relationship with WSB, Kober has given his expert perspectives and insights at events like Badger Executive Talks and Planet, People, Profit: Careers in Corporate Sustainability. He also became an active partner and mentor with UW-Madison`s Tech Exploration Lab.
Discover how you can make an impact at the Wisconsin School of Business; visit the link in our bio.
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Housing is an important part of your Wisconsin experience 🏠
Many students opt for off-campus housing which has many benefits but can be competitive, so it`s good to know your options early. The university also has an apartment community offering campus housing to graduate students and their families.
Once you find your home, its time to learn how to get around Madison! The city has many walking paths, bus routes, and is bike-friendly 🚲 🚶🚍
Learn more about on and off campus housing, Madison`s neighborhoods, roommate searches, and transportation around the city at the link in bio.
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Upcoming admissions events
Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) Los Angeles
Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) San Francisco
Full-time MBA Virtual Information Session
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