MBA Business: Administration and Management at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

A two-year, full-time MBA for emerging leaders that combines a core business curriculum with customizable electives. Students can focus on areas such as corporate finance, brand management and real estate, or design interdisciplinary pathways such as consulting and strategic leadership.

Faculty: School of Business | Department: School of Business | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: Fall (rounds: Sept 4, Oct 12 2026, Jan 7, Mar 25, May 25 2027 for fall 2027 start) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The integrated curriculum emphasizes data-driven decision making, leadership development, artificial intelligence in business and real-world problem solving through applied projects and industry engagement. Graduate certificates in entrepreneurship and business analytics are available.

Career pathways

Career pathways include consulting, corporate finance, investment banking, marketing research and insights, product management and supply chain management. Class of 2026 average starting salary plus signing bonus was $154,090, supported by a pathway advisor, career coach and employer engagement manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least two years of full-time professional work experience is required (class average about four years). Applications are reviewed holistically. Application rounds for fall 2027 entry close Sept 4 2026, Oct 12 2026, Jan 7 2027, Mar 25 2027 and May 25 2027.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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