Overview

Areas of specialization of this General Management program at University of Wisconsin Madison include corporate finance and investment banking, applied security analysis, arts administration, brand and product management, general management, marketing research, operations and technology management, real estate and urban land economics, risk management and insurance, strategic human resource management, and supply chain management.

Founded in 1900, the School of Business established one of the first five business programs in the nation. That entrepreneurial spirit remains strong.

As a student in the School of Business, you will find yourself inspired by peers, staff, alumni, business leaders, and world-renowned faculty who are focused, collaborative, and engaged in every aspect of the student experience. You will join a highly ranked program that equips you to meet both academic and career challenges. Employers value School of Business graduates because of the comprehensive preparation this learning environment provides. Graduates possess highly sought-after general management and specialized expertise in business.

Key Facts

Strategic problem solving: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and solve problems by drawing on accumulated knowledge, understanding correlation vs. causation, integrating inductive and deductive reasoning, and being aware of perceptual and conceptual biases.
Managing ambiguity: Demonstrate the ability to lead and operate effectively with uncertainty and conflicting directions in an unpredictable situation or environment.
Effective communication: Demonstrate skills in presenting ideas and reasoning effectively and persuasively in a business setting, through both written and oral means. Develop skills in sending and receiving information in a logical manner while considering the audience and the nature of the information.
Transformational leadership: Demonstrate an understanding of leadership skills that empower, influence, motivate, and stimulate creative problem solutions and innovative ideas.
Cultural competence and perspective: Understand the advantages of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and demonstrate the cultural competencies necessary to manage such a workforce. Exhibit openness, awareness, appreciation, and ability to adjust to diversity across cultures and markets; seeking experiences to explore intercultural and socio-cultural systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Management
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Financial Accounting
Economics for Managers
Managing Behavior in Organizations
Negotiations
Data to Decisions
Project Management
Business Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 1011 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application
One essay
Current résumé
One professional recommendation
Official transcripts
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score
Applicants with a JD, MD, PhD or other terminal degree(s) from an accredited US institution, or completed five (5) or more years of work experience and an undergraduate degree cumulative GPA 3.3 or higher may qualify to waive the GMAT or GRE exam.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score (for non-native English speakers)
Copy of H1-B Visa or Permanent Resident Status (international applicants only)
A target of two years of full-time professional work experience
Admissions interview (by invitation of the admissions committee)
Application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

53090 USD / year

≈ 53090 USD / year
Out-of-State

53090 USD / year

≈ 53090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29442 USD / year

≈ 29442 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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