This is a named option within the Business: Operations and Technology Management, MBA.

Admissions

Fall Deadline See program webpage: https://business.wisc.edu/graduate/mba/full-time/admissions/
Spring Deadline This program does not admit in the spring.
Summer Deadline This program does not admit in the summer.
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) May be required in certain cases; consult program.
English Proficiency Test All applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English (PTE), or the Intensive English as a Second Language (IELTS). A minimum iBT TOEFL score of 100 or equivalent, computer-based PTE score of 73 or equivalent, or IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent, obtained within two years of the intended start term, is required. International applicants who have completed a degree at an institution whose primary language of instruction was English may request a waiver of this requirement on the application.
Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) GMAT may be required in certain cases; consult program.
Letters of Recommendation Required 1*
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Submission of a second letter of recommendation is optional.

Admission consideration for the MBA program requires a four-year undergraduate degree or the equivalent, in any discipline, from an accredited institution. The School of Business prefers a minimum of two years of professional work experience along with a strong undergraduate performance. In addition to academic credentials, a GMAT or GRE score, and work experience, personal achievements, motivation, communication skills (written and oral), and recommendation letters are all considered in the admission process at the master's and doctoral levels.

Note: The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must have been taken within five years prior to receiving an offer of admission. 

How to Apply

Students interested in Business degrees do not apply through the Graduate School application system and should instead refer to the School of Business Admissions page.

Funding

Graduate School Resources

Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

Program Resources

Learn about costs and financial assistance on the program website.

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements, in addition to the program requirements listed below.

Named Option Requirements

Mode of Instruction

Face to Face Evening/Weekend Online Hybrid Accelerated
Yes No No No No

Mode of Instruction Definitions

Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.

Evening/Weekend: ​Courses meet on the UW–Madison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules.  Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.

Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.

Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats.  Contact the program for more specific information.

Online: These programs are offered 100% online.  Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.

Curricular Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement 53 credits
Minimum Residence Credit Requirement 47 credits
Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement 27 credits must be graduate-level coursework. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Graduate Coursework (50%) Requirement policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1244.
Overall Graduate GPA Requirement 3.00 GPA required. Refer to the Graduate School: Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1203.
Other Grade Requirements Students may be required to retake a course in which they receive a grade lower than a C.
Assessments and Examinations No required assessments or examinations beyond course requirements.
Language Requirements No language requirements.

Required Courses

Core Courses
ACCT I S 700 Financial Accounting2
GEN BUS 704 Data to Decisions2
GEN BUS 710 Ethics, Integrity and Society1
GEN BUS 725 Consulting Practicum1
FINANCE 700 Introduction to Financial Management2
MARKETNG 700 Marketing Management2
M H R 706 Leading and Working in Teams1
M H R 723 Business Strategy2
OTM 700 Operations and Supply Chain Management2
OTM 732 Economics for Managers2
Specialization Courses
ACCT I S 710 Managerial Accounting2
M H R 720 Leading Change in Organizations2
OTM 701 Product Management3
OTM 702 Digital Strategy2
OTM 714 Supply Chain Analytics2
or MARKETNG 815 Marketing Analytics
OTM 752 Project Management3
OTM 777 Technology Strategy and Product Management Applied Learning 12
Students also select nine credits from the following9
Machine Learning for Business Analytics
Role of Business in Society
Data Visualization for Business Analytics
Prescriptive Modeling and Optimization for Business Analytics
Experiments and Causal Methods for Business Insights
Marketing Research
Social Creative Marketing
Brand Strategy
Digital Marketing Analytics
Marketing in a Digital Age
Growth Marketing Strategies
Contemporary Topics (Technology Product Marketing)
Negotiations
Strategic Management of Innovation
Entrepreneurial Management
Bargaining, Negotiating and Dispute Settlement for Managers
Weinert Applied Ventures in Entrepreneurship (WAVE)
Technology Entrepreneurship
Service Operations Management
Managing by Design
Electives 211
Total Credits53
1

Students must take this course twice for one credit.

2

Any course numbered 700 or above offered by the School of Business (including departments: ACCT IS, ACT SCI, FINANCE, GEN BUS, INFO SYS, INTL BUS, M H R, MARKETING, OTM , REAL EST, or R M I) can be used to complete the required elective credits.

Graduate School Policies

The Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.

Named Option-Specific Policies

Prior Coursework

Graduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions

With program and department approval, students may transfer up to 6 credits of graduate coursework completed two years prior to admission at an AACSB accredited institution, in which a grade of B or better was earned.

Undergraduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions or UW-Madison

No credits from a UW–Madison or other institution undergraduate degree are allowed to transfer toward the degree.

Credits Earned as a Professional Student at UW-Madison (Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Veterinary careers)

Refer to the Graduate School: Transfer Credits for Prior Coursework policy.

Credits Earned as a University Special Student at UW–Madison

No credits earned as a University Special Student at UW-Madison are allowed to transfer toward the degree.

Probation

Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy.

Advisor / Committee

Every graduate student is required to have an advisor. An advisor is a faculty member, or sometimes a committee, responsible for providing advice regarding graduate studies.

Credits Per Term Allowed

15 credits

Time Limits

Refer to the Graduate School: Time Limits policy.

Grievances and Appeals

These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:

Students should contact the department chair or program director with questions about grievances.

Other

Students are expected to be enrolled full-time for all semesters.  Exceptions may be granted in the final semester. 

Professional Development

Graduate School Resources

Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career. 

People

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