Wisconsin MBA

Green spaces across campus help keep Badgers active! 👟

UW–Madison offers a variety of accessible places to connect with your community—from recreation centers to outdoor facilities—there’s something for everyone.

Business Badgers—alumni and current students of the Wisconsin School of Business—are loud, proud, and as supportive as they come.

Our alumni network is 60,000 strong and spans 80+ countries 🌍

And they come back. Mentorship between alumni and Wisconsin MBA students is common 🔁

"The alumni network has unwavering support for current students...This underappreciated resource proves invaluable, offering connections and opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom," said alumnus Xander Kessler (MBA '24).

Join the Business Badger family. Apply now to the Wisconsin MBA: https://business.wisc.edu/graduate/mba/full-time/admissions/

Apply by July 9 to start your part-time MBA this fall!

View requirements and apply:
➡️ Professional MBA: https://bit.ly/4xpuLlK
➡️ Executive MBA: https://bit.ly/4ejl3Zs

The Wisconsin MBA is built for your long-term success. These alumni showcase the post-MBA journey across 3 stages: 1 year, 5 years, and 9 years after earning their MBA at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Shuting Zheng (MBA '25) is 1 year post-MBA and currently working as an Associate Brand Manager at General Mills. Every day, she balances granularity with the big picture. Using skills in strategic thinking and analytics, she wields data to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and create informed solutions.

JJ Liter (MBA '21) is 5 years post-MBA and currently working as a Finance Manager at American Family Insurance. Since earning his MBA, he's received three promotions at American Family Insurance where he is focusing on improving long-range budgeting across divisions.

Alexandra Kirk (MBA '17) is 9 years post-MBA and currently working as the Senior VP of Development and Construction at Jamestown. She oversees real estate projects at every stage—with a hand in leasing, redevelopment, and acquisition—thanks to skills she gained in reviewing equity agreements, tenant leases, and contracts.

If you're ready to experience lasting career momentum, apply to the Full-Time MBA. The application to start this fall will remain open through June 25. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4i4eVG3

Living by one lake has its perks… but how about two? ☀️

Lake Mendota and Lake Monona are just two of the many reasons why we love calling Madison, Wisconsin our home!

U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best Graduate School rankings put our part-time MBA programs among the nation's best ⭐️

Wisconsin's Executive MBA was recently ranked #12 executive MBA program among public universities, while the Professional MBA was ranked the #14 part-time MBA program among public universities.

These rankings highlight a major milestone: These newly revised programs have earned top-tier rankings shortly after their launch.

Associate Dean of MBA and Master's Programs, Blair Nelson Sanford, points out the importance of reimagining our programs: "Our reimagined hybrid programs were intentionally designed to meet the evolving needs of today's professionals, and achieving national recognition at such an early stage underscores the strength of that vision."

Learn about other highly ranked Wisconsin School of Business programs in the full article: https://bit.ly/4v7CbZH

Meet Alisa Robertson (BA ‘94, MBA ‘03), President and CEO of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA). 🌟

In 2025, she stepped into the president and CEO role at WFAA where she continues to support the efforts of over 300 employees in a variety of departments.

“We want to be the best at what we do”, says Alisa. “We want to be the best at building pride and affinity, the best at building a strong alumni network and securing resources. Our exceptional team is very focused on bringing in results”. 💬

Alisa’s enrollment in a part-time MBA program at the helped position herself for professional success.

“Getting my MBA was probably one of the most important things I did in preparing for the rest of my career”, says Alisa. “I learned so much from the academic content itself but also from working alongside the other people in the program”. 💬

Learn more about Alisa’s impressive journey and see how you can shine with a : https://business.wisc.edu/spotlight/alisa-robertson/ 🔗

Congratulations to Wisconsin School of Business Professor Jirs Meuris on this incredible achievement. You learn from the best when you earn your MBA at Wisconsin.

We are thrilled to share that Jirs Meuris, associate professor of Management and Human Resources, has been recognized in Poets&Quants Best 40 Under 40 Graduate Business Professors list for 2026!

Meuris, the V. Duane Rath Professor, centers his research on the impact work practices have on organizations and society at large. His thought leadership has been widely recognized, with features in The Atlantic, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and more.