The School of Business at University of Wisconsin–Madison
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
April 27 |
| Application deadline (international students) |
April 27 |
| Application fee |
$56 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
| Acceptance rate |
30.3% – Low |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.33 – Medium |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.79-3.8 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
103 |
| Average GMAT score |
680 – High |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
630-730 |
| Students with prior work experience |
110 |
| Average work experience (months) |
61 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
| Acceptance rate |
86.2% |
| Average age of new entrants |
30 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.12 |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.67-3.55 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
44 |
| Average GMAT score |
586 |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
500-655 |
| Students with prior work experience |
47 |
| Average work experience (months) |
87 |
Undergraduate Majors
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
600 paper test
100 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| We holistically evaluate each candidate and consider their passion for their selected area of specialization, their ability to be academically successful, their leadership potential and their career goals. Additional review is given to letters of recommendation, work experience, community service and time spent volunteering, undergraduate records, standardized test scores and essay answers. |
| Executive program |
| Candidates must have at least 8 years of business experience and approval from their current employer. In addition to the online application, we require two letters of recommendation and undergraduate transcripts. Admissions interviews are on an invitation only basis. The GMAT exam is not required. Applications are accepted September through August |
| Part-time program |
| Candidates must have two years full-time work experience and an online application as well as GMAT score, two recommendations, two essays, and undergraduate transcripts. Admissions interviews by invitation only. Applications will be evaluated based on an applicant’s academic and professional qualifications, good fit with the general management major and the lock-step cohort program structure. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Admissions Contacts
| Director of admissions |
Erin Nickelsburg |
| Full-time program phone |
(800) 390-8043 |
| Full-time program E-mail |
mba@bus.wisc.edu |
| Full-time program website |
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/ |
| Executive program phone |
(608) 263-1169 |
| Executive program E-mail |
emba@bus.wisc.edu |
| Executive program website |
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/execmba/ |
| Part-time program phone |
(608) 263-1169 |
| Part-time program E-mail |
emba@bus.wisc.edu |
| Part-time program website |
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/evemba/ |
| Part-time distance learning program phone |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program E-mail |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program website |
N/A |
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
| (13) Departments/concentrations |
| actuarial science |
management information systems |
| arts administration |
production/operations management |
| finance |
portfolio management |
| human resources management |
real estate |
| insurance |
supply chain management/logistics |
| manufacturing and technology management |
other |
| marketing |
|
| Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
finance, marketing, production/operations management, real estate, supply chain management/logistics |
| Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, part-time evenings and weekends, traditional executive MBA |
| Joint programs available |
law |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| Wisconsin aims to be the school of choice for MBA students with a clear career objective. It is uniquely structured, offering a focused approach to specialized business disciplines. Students select one of our 10 career specializations. The first year is spent developing a strong business management foundation while the second year primarily focuses on strategy and career specialization coursework. |
| Executive program |
| The first year brings students up-to-date on the latest business practices and theory with courses in management, economics, finance, marketing, ethics, negotiations, and corporate governance. The second year focuses on emerging strategic and global issues with an emphasis in global business trends, business strategy, and financial management. An international trip is a degree requirement. |
| Part-time program |
| The Wisconsin Evening MBA program’s focus is a general management degree offered in a lock-step cohort structure. Classes meet twice a week for 32 months. Core and advanced classes are offered in marketing, operations, management, finance and accounting. An international trip is a degree requirement. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Business School Ranking
| #25 |
Best Business Schools |
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(3) Ranking by Specialties
#24 in Marketing
#21 in Part-time M.B.A.
#20 in Supply Chain / Logistics
|
Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
| Score |
64 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.5 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
3.1 |
| Acceptance rate |
30.3% – Low |
| Average starting salary and bonus |
$105,333 – High |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.33 – Medium |
| Average GMAT score |
680 – High |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
76.8% – High |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
91.1% – High |
| Enrollment (full-time) |
228 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
228 |
| Minority students |
16.2% |
| International students |
12.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
163 |
| Minority students |
15.3% |
| International students |
1.8% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Erin Nickelsburg |
| Financial aid phone |
(608) 262-4000 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $11,752 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $25,678 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $19,980 per year (in-state)
Part-time: $19,980 per year (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
$1,079 per year |
| Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
$14,200 |
| Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
N/A |
Financial Aid Availability
| College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
| Fellowships |
N/A |
| Teaching assistantships |
N/A |
| Research assistantships |
N/A |
| International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
University of Wisconsin–Madison has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
| Full-time graduates |
120 |
| Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
112 |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
76.8% – High |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
91.1% – High |
Base Salary: Overall
| Total reporting base salary |
92 |
| Low base salary |
$45,000 |
| Average base salary |
$91,229 |
| High base salary |
$125,200 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
| Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$45,000 |
| Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$91,546 |
| High base salary: U.S citizen |
$125,200 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
| Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$68,000 |
| Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$84,250 |
| High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$94,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
| Total reporting signing bonus |
71 |
| Low signing bonus |
$1,000 |
| Average signing bonus |
$18,276 |
| High signing bonus |
$50,000 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
| Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$1,000 |
| Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$18,715 |
| High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$50,000 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
| Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$5,000 |
| Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$8,333 |
| High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$15,000 |
Other Compensation: Overall
| Total reporting other compensation |
44 |
| Low other compensation |
$1,000 |
| Average other compensation |
$11,756 |
| High other compensation |
$45,000 |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
| Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$1,000 |
| Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$12,018 |
| High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$45,000 |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
| Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
37 |
| Marketing/sales low salary |
$53,000 |
| Marketing/sales average salary |
$91,291 |
| Marketing/sales high salary |
$108,000 |
| Number reporting operations/production jobs |
13 |
| Operations/production low salary |
$70,000 |
| Operations/production average salary |
$91,112 |
| Operations/production high salary |
$125,200 |
| Number reporting general management jobs |
5 |
| General management low salary |
$65,000 |
| General management average salary |
$96,250 |
| General management high salary |
$120,000 |
| Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
34 |
| Finance/accounting low salary |
$75,000 |
| Finance/accounting average salary |
$93,831 |
| Finance/accounting high salary |
$110,000 |
| Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
1 |
| Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting consulting jobs |
5 |
| Consulting low salary |
$45,000 |
| Consulting average salary |
$80,400 |
| Consulting high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting human resources jobs |
3 |
| Human resources low salary |
N/A |
| Human resources average salary |
N/A |
| Human resources high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
3 |
| Other occupations low salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations average salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations high salary |
N/A |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
6 |
| Manufacturing low salary |
$70,000 |
| Manufacturing average salary |
$86,591 |
| Manufacturing high salary |
$97,000 |
| Number reporting non-profit jobs |
1 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
9 |
| Northeast low salary |
$65,000 |
| Northeast average salary |
$100,222 |
| Northeast high salary |
$120,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
7 |
| Middle Atlantic low salary |
$45,000 |
| Middle Atlantic average salary |
$88,857 |
| Middle Atlantic high salary |
$103,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
9 |
| South low salary |
$67,000 |
| South average salary |
$88,333 |
| South high salary |
$97,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
57 |
| Midwest low salary |
$53,000 |
| Midwest average salary |
$89,495 |
| Midwest high salary |
$110,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
8 |
| Southwest low salary |
$85,000 |
| Southwest average salary |
$92,825 |
| Southwest high salary |
$97,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
9 |
| West low salary |
$75,000 |
| West average salary |
$95,314 |
| West high salary |
$125,200 |
| Number reporting jobs located internationally |
N/A |
| International low salary |
N/A |
| International average salary |
N/A |
| International high salary |
N/A |
