Wisconsin MBA

Happy homecoming week Business Badgers 🦡 ❤️ Enjoy a week of school spirit and fun activities across campus!

Cheering on our fellow Badgers is not the only thing we excel at. Join one of our top-tier Wisconsin MBA programs to launch your business career.

Want to help others learn? Stop making it look so easy. Associate Professor of Management and Human Resources, Chia-Jung Tsay, conducted new research which suggests students learn better when they attribute an expert's success to hard work.

Continue reading a brief summary of the study or view the full article: https://business.wisc.edu/news/experts-if-you-want-better-student-learning-outcomes-stop-making-it-look-so-easy/?elqTrackId=17A290FEECDDC34E60348F7B2A59768B&elqTrack=false

MBA alumni and staff bust a few myths about the Wisconsin Full-Time MBA!

Maybe you've heard that MBAs are too expensive, that classes are huge, or that you need a business background to succeed. We are here to set the record straight.

Ready to take the next steps in your professional journey? Learn more about the Wisconsin Full-Time MBA and application deadlines: https://business.wisc.edu/graduate/mba/full-time/?elqTrackId=79984294020A9C5120F61EEF20F8346F

Calling on Wisconsin Full-Time MBA Alumni to fill out this survey to share more about your MBA journey and help prospective students picture themselves in the program!

Fill out the survey: https://forms.gle/fiAjsHxzgkpZcTTSA

Our MBA & Master's Admissions and Recruitment team is currently working on a new campaign to highlight alumni, and customize the experience for prospective students by connecting them with alumni profiles who relate to them. Your contact information will not be publicized, but your responses may be used as marketing materials for prospective students.

Did you know Grainger Hall is home to the Multicultural Center? Located on the second floor, it is an inclusive place for students to gather, cultivate community and promote cultural change.

From programs like Music Mondays and other career events to quiet study spaces, make sure to pay the Multicultural Center a visit!

Congratulations to alumnus Marcus Alston (MBA '19) on receiving the WSB BOLD Award!

This award is to recognize Badgers of the last decade (BOLD) who have achieved outstanding professional accomplishments in their field since graduation.

Alston is a co-founder of the nonprofit DreamVest, which created an endowed scholarship to help adult students complete college and skilled trade professional certification programs.

Additionally, Alston works as a senior people partner at Cisco and serves as head of HR for Cisco's AI software and platform business.

Learn more about Marcus's journey: https://business.wisc.edu/news/meet-2026-bold-award-recipient-marcus-alston/

Here are 3 tips for an eye-catching MBA application ✍️

✅ Prepare a holistic story of who you are throughout the different pieces of your application.
✅ Expand on your career goals, leadership skills, etc. in your essay.
✅ Connect with an admissions professional to help you prepare!

Note for the Professional MBA, October 15 is the final application deadline for a January 2027 start.

Ready to take the next steps in your professional journey? Click here to learn more about the Executive and Professional MBAs: https://bit.ly/4xag58S

Congratulations to alumnus Kurt Kober (MBA '07), one of four recipients of the WSB Impact Award!

The award recognizes individuals who have volunteered their time and talent to advance the Wisconsin School of Business, and have demonstrated a track record of service to the school.

Throughout his roughly 20-year relationship with WSB, Kober has given his expert perspectives and insights at events like Badger Executive Talks and Planet, People, Profit: Careers in Corporate Sustainability. He also became an active partner and mentor with UW-Madison's Tech Exploration Lab.

Discover how you can make an impact at the Wisconsin School of Business; visit the link in our bio.

Housing is an important part of your Wisconsin experience 🏠

Many students opt for off-campus housing which has many benefits but can be competitive, so it's good to know your options early. The university also has an apartment community offering campus housing to graduate students and their families.

Once you find your home, its time to learn how to get around Madison! The city has many walking paths, bus routes, and is bike-friendly 🚲 🚶🚍

Learn more about on and off campus housing, Madison's neighborhoods, roommate searches, and transportation around the city: https://bit.ly/46AEk58

Apply early decision to our Full-Time MBA program by Sept. 4th! ⏰

Early decision is for candidates committed to attending the program. If admitted, you will pay an early enrollment deposit and withdraw your consideration at other schools.

Early decision is followed by multiple rounds of admission deadlines. Visit our website for a full list of upcoming deadlines.

Questions regarding the application can be sent to [email protected]

Apply here: https://business.wisc.edu/graduate/mba/full-time/admissions/