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Business: Executive MBA

Master of Business Administration

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Is this program right for you?

Redesigned in 2023, the UW–Madison Wisconsin Executive MBA is for extremely motivated leaders with significant business experience. The program will grow you as a leader, empowering you to develop strategies to move your organization forward and giving you the tools to innovate as business evolves.

  • Hybrid course format and the two week-long residences feature a mix of lectures and hands-on activities, including team-building exercises and opportunities to work collaboratively
  • Learn from globally recognized faculty and gain a solid academic foundation that will change the way you think about business
  • Our cohort model fosters a tight-knit experience and strong connections, giving you an invaluable network that will enrich and sustain you throughout your business career

Education that works for you

Drive business innovation — and your path to leadership — with the 18-month, hybrid Executive MBA program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Business Administration

Commitment

18 months

Tuition

$86,400

Format

Evening/weekend

Evening and/or weekend courses

Hybrid

Mix of on-campus and online courses

Credits

32 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall term

STEM opt eligible

No

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: July 10, 2025

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: July 10, 2026

Fall 2027

  • Deadline: July 10, 2027
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; international applicants must have a degree equivalent to an approved U.S. bachelor’s degree
  • Have a target undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates below a 3.0 will be considered and may be admitted on probation.
  • Have a minimum of two years full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience
  • Standardized test scores are an optional part of the application. You may submit a GMAT Focus/GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment score (for domestic students).

* Some scores may not be required for certain applicants. Please contact the program for more details.

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Essay
  • Transcripts
  • One professional letter of recommendation
  • Interview (by invitation only)

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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What you’ll learn

Accelerate your path to business leadership with the Business: Executive MBA program. You’ll develop expertise in critical areas like negotiations, talent management, marketing, financial accounting and operations to move you — and your organization — forward.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Leadership
  • Negotiations
  • Strategic talent management
  • Growth marketing
  • Operations management
  • Financial accounting
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