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1. Meet us on the road 2. Attend an event in Madison 3. Complete the online application 4. Schedule a personalized campus visit 5. Join us for New Admit Weekend
STEP 1 Meet us on the road Each year the Wisconsin MBA crosses the country to offer prospective students the opportunity to meet with admission and alumni representatives face to face, either during an event or in a scheduled interview. For more details and to register, please visit our website at bus.wisc.edu/mba.
Kaplan MBA Tour
World MBA Tour
8/9/2012 Chicago, Ill.
9/10/2012 Chicago, Ill. 9/15/2012 New York, N.Y. 9/18/2012 Philadelphia, Pa. 9/20/2012 Washington, D.C. 9/22/2012 Los Angeles, Calif. 9/23/2012 San Francisco, Calif. 9/25/2012 Seattle, Wash. 10/23/2012 Minneapolis, Minn. 10/25/2012 Austin, Texas 10/27/2012 Dallas, Texas 10/29/2012 Houston, Texas 11/1/2012 Denver, Colo. 11/3/2012 Salt Lake City, Utah 11/5/2012 San Diego, Calif. 11/7/2012 Silicon Valley, Calif.
Consortium MAPS 8/23/2012 Washington, D.C. 8/29/2012 Los Angeles, Calif. 9/6/2012 New York, N.Y. 9/11/2012 Chicago, Ill. 9/19/2012 Philadelphia, Pa. 9/20/2012 Boston, Mass. 10/10–10/12/2012 Atlanta, Ga.
The MBA Tour 7/19/2012 7/21/2012 7/22/2012 7/28/2012 7/29/2012 7/31/2012
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Bruce Fritz
THE WISCONSIN MBA IS BUILT ON PERSONALIZED ATTENTION. WE WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU AND HAVE YOU COME TO KNOW US AS WELL. BY FOLLOWING THESE FIVE STEPS, YOU CAN GET ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU IN CHOOSING THE RIGHT MBA PROGRAM.
Chicago, Ill. Los Angeles, Calif. San Francisco, Calif. New York, N.Y. Boston, Mass. Washington, D.C.
Conferences 9/27/2012 and 9/28/2012 National Black MBA, Indianapolis, Ind. 10/4/2012 and 10/5/2012 National Society for Hispanic MBAs, Orlando, Fla.
STEP 2 Attend an event in Madison The Wisconsin MBA hosts several events on campus each year. It is a perfect way to learn if the program is the right fit for you. In a short amount of time, you can take a closer look at the program, the people, and the camaraderie that make the Wisconsin MBA program unique. Please visit bus.wisc.edu/mba to register for an event and for further details.
Prospective Preview Days Friday, October 19, 2012 Learn more about the specializations, centers of expertise, admissions process, student services, and career management offerings at the Wisconsin School of Business. Take a tour, ask questions of current students and alumni, and sign up for an individual interview with an admissions representative.
Prospective Preview Days Friday, November 2, 2012 Learn more about the specializations, centers of expertise, admissions process, student services, and career management offerings at the Wisconsin School of Business. Take a tour, ask questions of current students and alumni, and sign up for an individual interview with an admissions representative.
Prospective Preview Days and Diversity Summit Thursday, November 15, 2012 and Friday, November 16, 2012 Wisconsin has long played a leading role in diversity efforts among business schools. We are one of three founders of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, the country’s first equal-opportunity graduate fellowship program for under-represented minorities. Each year, our program benefits from the contributions of consortium fellows who choose the Wisconsin MBA.
Bruce Fritz
Learn about admissions, curriculum, student services, career management offerings, and more. Take a tour, talk to current students and alumni, and sign up for an individual interview with an admissions representative.
STEP 3 Complete an online application Applications for fall 2013 open September 4, 2012. Please visit bus.wisc.edu/mba to apply. Interviews are required for admission into the Wisconsin MBA and are by invitation only. Open interviewing takes place during our fall travel season and for those who schedule a campus visit. Additional interviews may be required once an applicant has submitted all of his or her materials.
Deadline dates for the 2013-2014 academic year Application due
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Decision date
Enrollment deposit due
November 5, 2012
First round application deadline for all candidates
December 14, 2012
April 26, 2013
February 4, 2013
Second round application deadline for all candidates
March 11, 2013
April 26, 2013
Final deadline for Arts Administration candidates March 15, 2013
Third round application deadline
April 30, 2013
May 31, 2013
April 2, 2013
Final deadline for international candidates. Domestic candidates will not be considered for this deadline.
April 30, 2013
May 31, 2013
April 26, 2013
Final round deadline for domestic candidates
May 31, 2013
June 14, 2013
After April 27, 2013
Applications will still be accepted as space permits
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To be considered for:
Application deadline:
Merit-based financial aid
April 2, 2013
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
November 15, 2012 January 5, 2013
STEP 4
STEP 5
Schedule a visit to campus
Join us for New Admit Weekend
We encourage you to request a personalized campus visit and come to Madison to experience firsthand what it is like to attend the Wisconsin MBA. When requesting a campus visit, we ask that you submit your résumé and any other pertinent information (i.e. GMAT score, undergraduate GPA, specialization of interest) to assist us in determining the type of visit that will best suit your needs. To schedule your on-campus visit, go to bus.wisc.edu/mba.
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Your scheduled visit during the school year may include: A tour with an MBA student ambassador The opportunity to attend an MBA class with an MBA student Lunch with current students An informal meeting with a representative in your desired career specialization An informational meeting with an admissions representative
MBAs On Wisconsin New Admit Weekend takes place April 2013, and there is no better way to learn about what makes the Wisconsin MBA special. You will have a weekend of fun and be well on your way to making the most of your Wisconsin experience.
Bruce Fritz
To learn more, please visit bus.wisc.edu/mba or contact a member of the admissions team directly at 608-262-4000. Registration for the event is open to admitted students only, and begins January 15, 2013.
The return on your investment Going back to school to pursue your MBA is a big decision for many reasons. A major consideration is the out-of-pocket and opportunity costs involved. It’s important to give careful weight to return on your investment.
The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is routinely recognized as one of those “top” MBA programs. Yet, the approach to tuition taken by our public, land-grant institution consistently places us at the top of many “best-buy” lists, including those in The Princeton Review, Barron’s Best Buys in College Education, and the Fiske Guide to Colleges. Wisconsin MBA tuition rates the 3rd lowest in the recent U.S news publication when compared to the top 50 MBA programs. As a result, the average Wisconsin MBA graduate breaks even on his or her MBA investment in 2 years. And there’s more good news when it comes to earning your Wisconsin MBA. Neither of these rankings takes into account the fact that more than 75% of Wisconsin MBA students receive meritbased aid each year. The average merit-based aid package at Wisconsin consists of a project assistantship, which provides free tuition, health insurance for the student and any dependents, and a stipend of approximately $9,400 each year in exchange for working 13 hours each week within an MBA department. A top-quality MBA program, tuition that doesn’t break the bank, and an opportunity for substantial financial aid. The Wisconsin MBA offers them all.
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A recent article in BusinessWeek looked at top MBA programs across the country and found most charge “upwards of $80,000 for tuition alone. Add two years of forgone salary and the total costs can be well north of $300,000.”
Fall 2012-2013 estimated costs
Tuition and fees Books and supplies Room and board Estimated total
Wisconsin resident
Minnesota resident
Non-resident
$15,295
$29,221
$29,221
$1,190
$1,190
$1,190
$9,790
$9,790
$9,790
$26,275
$40,201
$40,201
Contact us to register for an on-campus event, schedule your campus visit, gain information on career specializations, learn about admissions and financial aid opportunities, and much more. We look forward to hearing from you.
bus.wisc.edu/mba
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800-390-8043 mba@bus.wisc.edu