Full-Time MBA Program Brochure

HIRED

BY THE WORLD’S TOP COMPANIES

ENGAGED WITH A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

SET APART WITH AN IN-DEPTH INDUSTRY FOCUS

WISCONSIN FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER WITH A SPECIALIZED MBA FOCUS

DISTINGUISH YOUR CAREER WITH A SPECIALIZED MBA

Our specialization model provides an unmatched depth of knowledge in your chosen focus area for a substantial competitive hiring advantage with top companies.

EXPERIENCE OUR CAREER-DEFINING CURRICULUM ADVANTAGE

General management

Specialized curriculum

Career in preferred field

10

SPECIALIZED FIELDS OF BUSINESS • Brand and Product Management (marketing)

• Marketing Research • Supply Chain Management • Operations and Technology Management (including health care management)

• Corporate Finance and Investment Banking • Applied Security Analysis

(investment research and portfolio management)

• Risk Management and Insurance • Real Estate • Strategic Human Resource Management • Arts Administration

BUILD YOUR RÉSUMÉ WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Get relevant work experience and continue to build your résumé as you apply classroom learning in your preferred industry during the Wisconsin MBA Program. Gain a hiring advantage working with top companies. Learning is enhanced by small class sizes within specializations, which encourages individualized attention, deep relationships, and peer learning.

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GO.WISC.EDU/MBA

EXPERIENCE A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, AND CAMARADERIE In the words of our Wisconsin MBA students

“Students are very down to earth and fun to work with.”

“Alumni go out of their way to see that I succeed.”

RANKED

“The social aspect outside the classroom made this a great experience.”

#9

“Great having people from diverse backgrounds.”

MOST SATISFIED ALUMNI

“Meaningful lifelong relationships are built here.”

“Class size is small like a family. I know everybody by name.”

FORBES, 2014

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25

MORE THAN SOCIAL AND

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS throughout your two-year experience

INCLUDING: Community Service Projects Career Development Seminars Diversity Lunch and Learns Industry Speaker Series Badger Football Tailgates

GET MEASURABLE RESULTS

$95,000+

HIRED BY TOP COMPANIES

AVERAGE STARTING BASE SALARY Class of 2014

93%

OF WISCONSIN MBA GRADUATES RECEIVE OFFERS in their chosen field within three months of graduation

Procter & Gamble GE Healthcare Intuit SC Johnson Starbucks General Mills Cisco Kimberly-Clark 3M USAA Real Estate DISH Network Baird Johnson & Johnson Hewlett-Packard Liberty Mutual Group

MAGNIFY YOUR SALARY, MINIMIZE YOUR DEBT

#

1

IN RETURN ON INVESTMENT BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK, 2015

RANKED

#7

BEST VALUE MBA PROGRAMS

VALUECOLLEGES.COM, 2015

Tuition offset by financial aid; many students leave with little or zero incremental debt thanks to generous support from our alumni and friends

“I was looking for an MBA program that was strong in my specialization, ranked highly, and was affordable.

Wisconsin fit all of those categories.

The awesome scholarship opportunities here really swayed me.”

—MELISSA ANDERSON (MBA ’13) SR. CONSULTANT, TECH STRATEGY, DELOITTE

Leadership infused in all program activities

BE IMMERSED IN YOUR SPECIALIZATION IMMEDIATELY

SUMMER CAREER PREPARATION

SEMESTER 1

5 core courses/ 1-2 specialization courses

SEMESTER 2

3 core courses/ 3-4 specialization courses

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

RANKED

#13

AMONG PUBLIC FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAMS U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2015

SECURE THE CAREER YOU TRULY WANT WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER SUPPORT IMMEDIATE NETWORK OF

40,000+

SUCCEED THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE CAREER PREPARATION

BADGER ALUMNI WORLDWIDE,

including executives at leading firms, successful entrepreneurs, and community leaders

• Expert résumé preparation • Personal and professional brand development • Individualized career coaching and interview preparation

NEARLY

400

• Personalized job search strategies

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

• Offer evaluation and negotiation coaching

to directly support Wisconsin MBA students in their career search

Personalized career management services

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

SEMESTER 3

1 core course/ 3-4 specialization courses + electives

SEMESTER 4

3-4 specialization courses + electives

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT

CITY OF MADISON: CAPITAL CONNECTION The world-renowned University of Wisconsin–Madison and the dynamic City of Madison offer all the excitement, energy, and opportunities of a Big Ten campus and a capital city. Whatever your interests—from sailing to live music, year-round sports, and family-friendly activities—you will find ways to get involved and connect with fellow students, the university, and the Madison community.

TOP 10

HAPPIEST CITIES IN THE WORLD

#

—National Geographic, January 2015

1

BEST PLACE TO LIVE —Livability.com, September 2014

#3

BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS —Forbes, January 2014

#1

GREENEST CITY IN AMERICA

—NerdWallet.com, April 2014

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GO.WISC.EDU/MBA

“Madison is a beautiful city situated on an isthmus between two lakes. In addition to an exceptional educational experience, I got to enjoy Big Ten sports.

It is a dynamic place. And if you have a family, it’s a great city for kids. Madison was a perfect fit for me.”

—LEOPOLDO RINCON (MBA ’15) FINANCIAL ANALYST, PROCTER & GAMBLE

#1

#5

BEST OF THE MIDWEST CONCERT VENUES

—Drake Magazine, January 2013

#1

BEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOWNS

BEST U.S. CITIES FOR QUALITY OF LIFE

—NerdWallet.com, August 2014

—NCAA, September 2014

#10

BEST CITIES FOR FAMILIES —Parenting.com, 2014

#4

BEST CYCLING TOWN

—USA Today, April 2014

#

2

BEST CITY FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES —NerdWallet.com, August 2013

BEGIN YOUR WISCONSIN MBA JOURNEY EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT

with one of our admissions staff

APPLY ONLINE

Start the process at go.wisc.edu/mba.

APPLY FOR FALL 2016 ADMISSION TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER ROUND

APPLICATION DEADLINE

NOTIFICATION

First

November 2, 2015

December 9, 2015

Second*

January 4, 2016

February 10, 2016

Arts Only

February 2, 2016

March 9, 2016

Third

March 1, 2016

April 6, 2016

Fourth**

April 11, 2016

May 11, 2016

Open

After April 11, 2016

Rolling, as space permits

*Merit-based aid priority consideration deadline **Final deadline for international applications

Commitment to Diversity

The Wisconsin School of Business is a founding member of The Consortium, a group committed to increasing the representation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in American business schools and corporate management. The Consortium covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students and offers early access to employers for internship and hiring recruitment.

For more details on Consortium fellowships, visit go.wisc.edu/mba.

“The Wisconsin MBA provided a great bridge between my liberal arts degree and an equity analyst career.”

—ANDREW LANE (MBA ’13) EQUITY RESEARCH ANALYST, MORNINGSTAR

INVEST IN A HIGH-RETURN WISCONSIN MBA

ENTER INTO GREAT COMPANY Class of 2016

Enrollment: 100 Average Years of Work Experience: 5.17 Years Average GMAT: 668

TUITION* ANNUAL TUITION

RESIDENT

NONRESIDENT

Tuition

$14,476

$29,292

Fees, books, and supplies

$2,737

$2,737

Housing

$9,900

$9,900

Total

$27,113

$41,929

Percent Female: 39% Percent Minority: 17% Percent International: 25% 80% GMAT range: 610–710

CLASS ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

*Exact tuition and fees are set each summer by the state legislature; increases may vary from year to year.

DISCOVER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE THROUGH GENEROUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEARLY

80%

OF WISCONSIN MBA STUDENTS are offered financial support

• Fellowships cover full tuition, living stipend, and health insurance.

• Project and teaching assistantships include tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance. (13-15 hours of work/week) • Merit-based scholarship applications are automatically initiated in the application process.

Business/Economics 50% Engineering/Computer 21% Science/Hard Science Humanities

14%

Social Sciences

13%

Other 1%

Veteran Funding

As a thank you for your service to our country, the state of Wisconsin offers its own GI Bill, which remits the remaining tuition that your Post 9/11 GI Bill does not cover, resulting in 100% tuition coverage for most veterans if you have lived in Wisconsin for one year and enroll within three years of separating from the military. Qualified nonresident veterans who are eligible for 100% of the Post 9/11 GI Bill will receive in-state tuition rates. If nonresident veterans do not qualify because separation from active duty exceeds three years, a Yellow Ribbon waiver may be available for the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition.

Full-Time MBA Program Office Wisconsin School of Business University of Wisconsin–Madison 975 University Avenue | 2450 Grainger Hall | Madison, WI 53706 go.wisc.edu/mba | mba@bus.wisc.edu | 800-390-8043

Full-Time MBA Program Office Wisconsin School of Business University of Wisconsin–Madison 975 University Avenue | 2450 Grainger Hall | Madison, WI 53706 go.wisc.edu/mba | mba@bus.wisc.edu | 800-390-8043