Wisconsin
Evening and Executive MBA Programs
Program Overview
THE WISCONSIN ADVANTAGE Take your career to the next level with the Evening and Executive MBA programs offered by the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Whether you are a working professional focused on moving your career forward or a highly motivated executive looking to gain the skills and credentials you need to excel in the C-suite, enrolling in the Wisconsin Evening and Executive MBA programs will provide you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
Career Advancement 79% of Executive MBA students and 87% of Evening MBA students have advanced their careers during the program or upon graduation.
Top Rankings U.S. News & World Report ranked the Evening MBA Program the #14 public part-time program. The Executive MBA Program is ranked #21 among public programs globally by The Economist.
A CLOSER LOOK Evening MBA With a focus on crossfunctional business management, this program is for working professionals seeking advancement or a career change. Students meet over the course of three academic years on Monday and Thursday evenings, with complimentary coach bus service with Wi-Fi from Milwaukee. Class size:
50-60 students Average work experience:
7 years
Average age:
31
Premium Learning Students learn from globally recognized faculty, the industry experience of their cohort peers, and a 10-day global learning experience.
Lifelong Professional Community Join 40,000+ Business Badger alumni, including top executives at leading Fortune 500 companies.
Age range:
Program:
Mid 20s-50s 30 months
Executive MBA Designed for experienced leaders and managers, this program focuses on leadership and strategic business management. Students begin with an immersion week in late August and then meet on Friday and Saturday every other week over the course of two academic years. Class size:
35-45 students Average work experience:
16 years
Average age:
41
Age range:
Program:
Mid 30s-60s 20 months Wisconsin School of Business | University of Wisconsin-Madison
RETURN ON INVESTMENT The Wisconsin Evening and Executive MBA programs have a proven track record of delivering results. Students can expect both an immediate and long-term return on their investment and will emerge from the program with a competitive edge. ROI for Class of 2014 EVENING
EXECUTIVE
Average Salary Increase
33%
30%
Career Advancement
87%
79%
ADMISSION GUIDELINES Application materials required
Desired qualifications
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We look for talented, motivated individuals who will succeed academically, commit to team-based learning, contribute to a dynamic classroom, and participate fully in the program. Applicants with the following profile will be most competitive:
Online application (bus.wisc.edu) Application fee ($56) Essay Résumé Professional recommendations (2) Official college transcript(s) GMAT (Evening MBA only) TOEFL (non-native English speakers)
• Employer authorization form (Executive MBA only)
• Strong recommendations • Clear career goals EVENING
EXECUTIVE
Work Experience
Minimum: 2 years Average: 7 years
Minimum: 8 years, 5 in leadership Average: 16 years, 10 in leadership
GMAT Score
600*
Not required
Undergraduate GPA
3.0*
3.0*
Admission review We begin accepting applications in September for the following fall and continue to accept until classes are full. Deadlines fall on the first of each month. Decisions are made within six weeks.
*Target scores. The admissions committee completes a holistic review of all application materials.
TUITION ESTIMATES 2014-2015 TUITION AND FEES Evening: $20,800 per year Executive: $38,700 per year
Financial support Employer support: Many employers offer tuition reimbursement. Students often write proposals for additional employer support given the return on investment that employers and students gain as a result of the program. Financial aid: U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for federal financial aid available in the form of student loans. The financial aid process begins with the completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) available online at fafsa.ed.gov. Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships are awarded to exceptional candidates upon admission. All applications are considered, but funds are limited. Applying early, starting in September, is recommended. • Evening: 20 percent • Executive: 25 percent
ESTIMATES FOR STUDENTS STARTING IN FALL 2015 Evening: $69,000* for entire three-year program Executive: $84,000* for entire two-year program *Exact tuition and fees are set each August by the state legislature; increases may vary from year to year. These estimates are calculated on a 5% annual increase.
COVERED IN MBA TUITION AND FEES
• Career coaching and student support services • Global Learning Experience • Coach bus service with Wi-Fi from Milwaukee (Evening MBA only) • On-site parking during class • Meals and beverages during class • Networking and social events • All course materials (exception: Evening MBA textbooks) • All university amenities available to students • Lodging during first-year Immersion Week (Executive MBA only) • Telephone and web conferencing services
Evening and Executive MBA Programs
FORWARD-THINKING CURRICULUM Our programs deliver core business principles, knowledge, and skills that are immediately relevant to your workplace. Course content is infused with current issues and theory to take you to the cutting edge of business practice and inform you throughout your career.
Evening MBA Courses* YEAR 1: Financial Accounting Managing Behavior in Organizations Risk Management Managerial Communications Economics for Managers Business Ethics Data to Decisions Strategic Cost Accounting
YEAR 2:
YEAR 3:
Marketing Management Intro to Financial Management Operations Management Global Learning Experience Elective: Advanced Finance/ Advanced Marketing
Negotiations Business Strategy Business Law Management Strategy & Planning Elective: Advanced Finance/ Advanced Marketing
Executive MBA Courses* YEAR 1:
YEAR 2:
Organizational Behavior Economics for Managers Financial Accounting Values-Based Leadership Global Economics Marketing Management Intro to Financial Management Risk, Perception & Decisions Strategic Cost Accounting
Negotiations Managing Behavior in Organizations Corporate Finance Business Law Business Strategy Multinational Finance Operations Strategy Global Learning Experience Executing Strategy Managerial Communications
“The only thing that surpassed the world-class education I received is the network of friends I met – a network of leaders and best-in-class experts. These are relationships I will have for the rest of my life.” —Mark Westover
(Executive MBA ’12) VP of Global Sales, Bell Laboratories, Inc.
*Curriculum subject to change
Evening and Executive MBA Programs Office Wisconsin School of Business University of Wisconsin–Madison
LEARN MORE ABOUT US • • • •
Attend an information session: go.wisc.edu/attend Meet with a member of the admissions committee Observe a class Connect with current students and alumni
975 University Avenue 2310 Grainger Hall Madison, WI 53706 bus.wisc.edu/WisconsinMBA emba@bus.wisc.edu 608-263-1169