Overview

Equip yourself for a successful career in investment research and portfolio management with the Wisconsin MBA Program in Applied Security Analysis (ASAP) at University of Wisconsin Madison.

With support from the industry practitioners who make up the Hawk Center for Investment Analysis, you will have the opportunity to manage over $20 million in real assets using the same industry tools you’ll use in the workplace.

When reviewing candidates, we take into account various factors that often lead to students’ success in the program, including prior finance and CFA experience, a passion for finance, excellent quantitative skills, keen insights, and the confidence to defend research and recommendations.

Key Facts

Students in the applied security analysis specialization face a competitive national job market after graduation, but can trust in the support and skills they’ve gained at the Wisconsin School of Business to guide them to major career gains.

An education that stresses the international scope of finance markets provides students with the qualities that firms and exchanges across the country look for in investment managers.

Decision-making experience with real assets in a wide range of futures, derivatives, stocks, and bonds qualifies students for a range of positions in any investment field.

Graduates find positions as portfolio managers, analysts, and financial advisors at major firms such as BMO Harris, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. The applied security analysis specialization in the Wisconsin MBA Program provides a lifelong professional network and the preparation needed for a career with a leading financial institution at a competitive salary.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting

Financial Management

Applied Security Analysis and Investment Management

Security Analysis

Applied Portfolio Management

Analysis of Fixed Income Securities

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
- Apply before 2026-04-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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General requirements

Completed Wisconsin Full-Time MBA admission application form

Transcripts validating completion of a four-year degree or equivalent

Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE, as well as TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE for international students)

Current résumé

Personal essay(s) responding to the application question(s)

One letter of recommendation, preferably from a professional colleague or supervisor

Admissions interview (by invitation of the admissions committee)

Application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53090 USD / year

≈ 53090 USD / year
Domestic

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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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