Overview

This specialized MBA Strategic Human Resource Management program at University of Wisconsin Madison counts as two years toward the work experience required by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in order to sit for the certification exam—an advantage for first-time SHRM certification seekers, as well as current SHRM-CP holders.

The Wisconsin Full-Time MBA curriculum integrates a strong foundation in general management with highly focused preparation in strategic human resource management. You will begin taking specialization classes right away. Collaboration with executives in leading industries to create innovative solutions to their human resources challenges is a hallmark of the strategic human resource management specialization.

Key Facts

Industry-focused curriculum aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management
Large, engaged alumni network spans multinational corporations
HR-specific workshops, applied learning projects, case studies, mentoring, and industry visits

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data to Decisions
Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Leading and Working in Teams
Business Strategy
Operations Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Ethics, Integrity and Society
Marketing Management
Personnel Staffing and Evaluation

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 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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GMAT

Required

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General requirements

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 seeks a minimum of two years of full-time work experience along with a strong undergraduate performance

In addition to academic credentials, GMAT scores and work experience, personal achievements, motivation, communication skills (written and oral), international exposure and recommendation letters are considered in the admission process at both the master's and doctoral levels

Tuition Fees

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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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