Overview

As a student in the School of Business at the University of Wisconsin Madison, 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. Business - Management and Human Resources graduates possess highly sought-after general management and specialized expertise in business.

Joining collaborative, inspiring, trustworthy, and progressive School of Business alumni, Business Badgers graduate prepared to lead their organizations to success and transform the world of business.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the connection between human resource management and overall business strategy.

Analyze organization compensation strategy to identify problems and develop solutions that support the organization's strategy.

Discern which staffing techniques are poor, fair, and good predictors of employees' future job performance.

Comprehend the various challenges currently facing the labor and employment relations system to be able to address these challenges.

Apply appropriate tactics in competitive and cooperative negotiations individually and as part of a negotiation team.

Design work systems and roles that allow employees to contribute to organization performance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Organizations

Human Resource Management

Challenges & Solutions in Business Sustainability

Social Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Management

Contemporary Topics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online admission application form
Statement of purpose for graduate study
Two essays in response to the application questions, and one survey response
Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE, as well as TOEFL or IELTS for international students only)
Transcripts from each institution attended
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from academics
Current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

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

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Financing

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