STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOCUSES ON ALIGNING PEOPLE MANAGEMENT WITH ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY. ARTS ADMINISTRATION ENABLES ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO FLOURISH AS BUSINESSES WHILE DEFINING THE CULTURE OF OUR TIME. ARE YOU CUT OUT TO BE A CORPORATE ENTREPRENEUR? BRAND & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT COULD BE A PERFECT FIT….IF YOU ARE SEEKING A CAREER-FOCUSED MBA PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDES A TREMENDOUS RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT, TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT WISCONSIN MBA SPECIALIZATIONS RELATED TO
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THE WISCONSIN MBA ISN’T “ONE SIZE FITS ALL.” OUR MANAGEMENT-RELATED MBA PROGRAMS GIVE YOU UNMATCHED EXPERTISE IN STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, ARTS ADMINISTRATION, OR BRAND & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.
For students who already know where they are headed, Wisconsin is the place to start. Combining a uniquely deep experience in a designated area of study with a strong foundation of business principles, Wisconsin MBA students graduate with a portfolio of skills, experience, and specialized knowledge that allows them to hit the ground running and immediately contribute to the success of their organizations.
No other MBA program can match the level of individualized staff support we provide in each of our 10 career specializations. Our outstanding alumni network, engaged industry partners, active student organizations and clubs, and supportive community of creative and adventurous leaders put the Wisconsin MBA out in front.
A hallmark of the Wisconsin MBA is the extensive applied learning built into the curriculum, providing students real opportunities to solve problems faced by businesses today. These applied learning projects are interwoven with rigorous classroom material, bringing research theory to life.
• An innovative, applied curriculum
Students graduate with the ability to be a fieldspecific expert while also supporting the overall business function of the organization. They also have lifelong access to their specific knowledge center, which provides a bridge between their prior academic experience and the real-world activities sustained in their workplace.
•A ccess to a powerful worldwide alumni network
Within the Wisconsin MBA, you’ll find:
• Motivated, like-minded students •F aculty and staff dedicated to your knowledge center •A n advisory board of top executives from relevant industries •C onnections to top employers in your area of interest
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A Wisconsin MBA is grounded in applied learning, graduating individuals prepared to add immediate value to the organizations that employ them. Each newly admitted student joins a relatively small MBA class of approximately 130 participants and an even smaller, intimate cohort of driven, accomplished individuals who are committed to careers in their chosen specialization. Students benefit from a strong core business curriculum while building an unmatched depth of knowledge and expertise within their area of specialization. As part of this small group, students get individual attention, unique access to faculty and staff, a loyal network of alumni, and a wealth of insights from industry executives.
Class profile (Class of 2013) Enrollment 111 GMAT (mean) 680 GMAT 10th-90th percentile 630-730 Work experience 5 years Age 28 Women 24% Minority 17%
Career placement (Wisconsin MBA Graduating Class of 2011) Base salary $91,229 Signing bonus $18,276 Internship placement 98%
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Managing people is critical to organizational success. But aligning people management with organizational strategy can be challenging. If you are up to the challenge, this field may be right for you.
Graduates of the program are known for their ability to combine analytical skills, knowledge of people, and strategic insights to help their organizations make the most of their human capital.
The program is a great fit for individuals who have experience in human resources and are looking to accelerate their careers. It also meets the needs of motivated individuals looking to enter HR. The common thread is a commitment to making a difference in organizational performance through managing people.
Program graduates often are selected for corporations’ high-potential leadership programs, where they are provided with a series of challenging and developmental job assignments.
The Wisconsin MBA in Strategic Human Resource Management puts an emphasis on strategic thinking, and on quantifying the impact of human resource decisions on business performance. The program is designed for people who want to become leaders in the human resource field. It produces human resource generalists, consultants, and specialized professionals. In addition to a foundation in the functional areas of business, you will gain specialized knowledge relating to strategic management of human resources, including compensation, staffing, employee and labor relations, management of organizational change, and negotiation.
Graduates of our program work for‌ Chevron Corporation Cisco Systems CUNA Mutual Group Exxon Mobil General Electric IBM Johnson & Johnson Kraft
Typical job titles of recent graduates‌ Consultant Human resource manager Human resource advisor Human resource associate Executive compensation consultant
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ARTS ADMINISTRATION Managers and business leaders of arts organizations provide an essential bridge between art, artists, and audiences. They combine the tools of business—management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations, negotiation—with the tools of communitybuilding—fundraising, development, education, outreach, volunteerism, partnership—to make thriving and vital spaces for arts and culture. The Wisconsin MBA in Arts Administration prepares students for the special challenges of working in arts and culture, with an emphasis on nonprofit, public, and community-based organizations. Students learn through intensive business coursework and hands-on project assistantships with campus and community organizations, providing significant work experience while in school. Part-time project-level appointments with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Union, Overture Center for the Arts, Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission, Wisconsin Public Radio, UW-Madison Arts Institute, and other host organizations ensure a healthy mix of theory and practice throughout the program. Students also gain direct insight from innovative and experienced practitioners through a guest lecture series, alumni events and connections, on-line discussions, national conference participation, and real-world research projects and consultancies.
The Bolz Center for Arts Administration is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected business degree programs in arts and cultural management, and one of the few to offer an MBA. Our alumni manage hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cultural facilities and programming, applying their business knowledge to make a real difference in their communities by supporting the power of creative expression.
Graduates of our program work for… Chicago Humanities Festival Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Guthrie Theater Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Mark Morris Dance Group National Endowment for the Art Nonesuch Records Nonprofit Finance Fund Oregon Public Broadcasting St. Paul Chamber Orchestras Whitney Museum of American Art
Typical job titles of recent graduates… Executive director Director of finance Director of development Marketing/communications director
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BRAND AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Cheerios, TurboTax, and Olay—what do they have in common? They are all brands that you could help manage very soon. The Center for Brand and Product Management is the nation’s first university-based center focused exclusively on training MBAs in brand and product management. What do brand, or product, managers do? They must act as corporate entrepreneurs, mobilizing internal resources to create value for customers and consumers. They must be able to craft, and execute, strategy and are often accountable for their brand’s overall profit and loss – excellent training for those aiming to assume corporate leadership roles. Our program offers innovative academic coursework—as well as hands-on training from industry leaders—to prepare you to excel in a number of environments. It lays the groundwork for you to go on from brand management to broader leadership roles such as general manager, entrepreneur, or CEO.
Top executives from the finest brand and product management companies in the world regularly interact with our students. They make an effort to know each student on a first-name basis. They generously share their expertise and assist students in identifying opportunities for internships and full-time employment.
Graduates of our program work for… 3M General Mills Intuit Kimberly-Clark Kraft Foods Nestle Procter & Gamble S.C. Johnson Target WhiteWave Foods
Typical job titles of recent graduates… Associate Brand Manager Buyer Associate Marketing Manager Product Manager
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LEARN FROM EXCEPTIONAL MANAGEMENT FACULTY Faculty in the Management and Human Resources Department at the Wisconsin School of Business are thought leaders in many areas, including strategy, entrepreneurship, organizational learning and innovation, motivation, employee and executive compensation, employee turnover, and other aspects of human resources. Research by the faculty is widely published, and has had a major impact both in academic circles and on the practice of management. Management and Human Resources faculty seek answers to the questions of the day and bring their findings into the classroom.
In addition, the Wisconsin MBA has achieved the endorsement of numerous outside parties by achieving the following rankings: •R anked 25th in U.S. by U.S. News & World Report (3/13/2012) •R anked one of the Top 10 Most Popular Business Schools by Bloomberg BusinessWeek (3/28/2011)
•R anked 17th worldwide; 14th in the U.S. in the 2011-2012 Beyond Grey Pinstripes list of top 100 business schools for environmental, social and ethical management education (9/21/2011) • Ranked 24th in U.S. by Poets and Quants (12/8/2011)
•R anked 10th by Hispanic Business magazine for its Best Business Schools for Diversity (6/2010)
The Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship is another valuable resource for Wisconsin students. The center is dedicated to teaching, research, and service in entrepreneurial management and enterprise development. Students with a wide range of interests may take classes in entrepreneurship and other related topics in preparation for roles as business owners and managers, venture capitalists, or consultants to smaller businesses. The department offers a graduate-level certificate in entrepreneurship to students who complete a series of classes in the area. The Business, Environment, and Social Responsibility program, housed within the Wisconsin School of Business, also offers a graduate-level certificate for completion of a series of classes focused on sustainability. This program’s mission is to provide students, executives, and organizations with education, knowledge, and tools in order to drive innovation in sustainable enterprise.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT EARNING YOUR WISCONSIN MBA in • STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • ARTS ADMINISTRATION • BRAND & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
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