WISCONSIN MBA

EXPLORE THE WISCONSIN MBA EXPERIENCE. ENGAGE WITH OUR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS. DISCOVER WHY THE WISCONSIN MBA IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU.

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THE WISCONSIN MBA IS BUILT ON PERSONALIZED ATTENTION. WE WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU AND HAVE YOU COME TO KNOW US AS WELL. BY FOLLOWING THESE FIVE STEPS, YOU CAN GET ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU IN CHOOSING THE RIGHT MBA PROGRAM.

1. Meet us on the road

2. Attend an event in Madison

3. Complete the online application

4. Schedule a personalized campus visit

5. Join us for New Admit Weekend

Kaplan MBA Tour8/9/2012 Chicago, Ill.

Consortium MAPS8/23/2012 Washington, D.C.

8/29/2012 Los Angeles, Calif.

9/6/2012 New York, N.Y.

9/11/2012 Chicago, Ill.

9/19/2012 Philadelphia, Pa.

9/20/2012 Boston, Mass.

10/10–10/12/2012 Atlanta, Ga.

The MBA Tour 7/19/2012 Chicago, Ill.

7/21/2012 Los Angeles, Calif.

7/22/2012 San Francisco, Calif.

7/28/2012 New York, N.Y.

7/29/2012 Boston, Mass.

7/31/2012 Washington, D.C.

STEP 1

Meet us on the road

Each year the Wisconsin MBA crosses the country to offer prospective students the

opportunity to meet with admission and alumni representatives face to face, either

during an event or in a scheduled interview. For more details and to register, please

visit our website at bus.wisc.edu/mba.

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World MBA Tour 9/10/2012 Chicago, Ill.

9/15/2012 New York, N.Y.

9/18/2012 Philadelphia, Pa.

9/20/2012 Washington, D.C.

9/22/2012 Los Angeles, Calif.

9/23/2012 San Francisco, Calif.

9/25/2012 Seattle, Wash.

10/23/2012 Minneapolis, Minn.

10/25/2012 Austin, Texas

10/27/2012 Dallas, Texas

10/29/2012 Houston, Texas

11/1/2012 Denver, Colo.

11/3/2012 Salt Lake City, Utah

11/5/2012 San Diego, Calif.

11/7/2012 Silicon Valley, Calif.

Conferences9/27/2012 and 9/28/2012

National Black MBA, Indianapolis, Ind.

10/4/2012 and 10/5/2012

National Society for Hispanic MBAs, Orlando, Fla.

STEP 2

Attend an event in Madison

The Wisconsin MBA hosts several events on campus each year. It is a perfect way to

learn if the program is the right fit for you. In a short amount of time, you can take a

closer look at the program, the people, and the camaraderie that make the Wisconsin MBA

program unique. Please visit bus.wisc.edu/mba to register for an event and for further

details.

Prospective Preview Days Friday, October 19, 2012

Learn more about the specializations, centers of expertise, admissions process, student

services, and career management offerings at the Wisconsin School of Business. Take a tour,

ask questions of current students and alumni, and sign up for an individual interview with

an admissions representative.

Prospective Preview DaysFriday, November 2, 2012

Learn more about the specializations, centers of expertise, admissions process, student

services, and career management offerings at the Wisconsin School of Business. Take a tour,

ask questions of current students and alumni, and sign up for an individual interview with

an admissions representative.

Prospective Preview Days and Diversity SummitThursday, November 15, 2012 and Friday, November 16, 2012

Wisconsin has long played a leading role in diversity efforts among business schools.

We are one of three founders of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management,

the country’s first equal-opportunity graduate fellowship program for under-represented

minorities. Each year, our program benefits from the contributions of consortium fellows

who choose the Wisconsin MBA.

Learn about admissions, curriculum, student services, career management offerings, and

more. Take a tour, talk to current students and alumni, and sign up for an individual

interview with an admissions representative.

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STEP 3

Complete an online application

Applications for fall 2013 open September 4, 2012. Please visit bus.wisc.edu/mba to apply.

Interviews are required for admission into the Wisconsin MBA and are by invitation only.

Open interviewing takes place during our fall travel season and for those who schedule a

campus visit. Additional interviews may be required once an applicant has submitted all of

his or her materials.

Application due For Decision date Enrollment deposit dueNovember 5, 2012 First round application

deadline for all

candidates

December 14, 2012 April 26, 2013

February 4, 2013 Second round

application deadline

for all candidates

Final deadline for

Arts Administration

candidates

March 11, 2013 April 26, 2013

March 15, 2013 Third round

application deadline

April 30, 2013 May 31, 2013

April 2, 2013 Final deadline

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candidates will not

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April 30, 2013 May 31, 2013

April 26, 2013 Final round deadline

for domestic

candidates

May 31, 2013 June 14, 2013

After April 27, 2013 Applications will still

be accepted as

space permits

Rolling June 14, 2013

To be considered for: Application deadline:Merit-based financial aid April 2, 2013

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management November 15, 2012

January 5, 2013

Deadline dates for the 2013-2014 academic year

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STEP 4

Schedule a visit to campus

We encourage you to request a personalized campus visit and come to Madison to experience

firsthand what it is like to attend the Wisconsin MBA. When requesting a campus visit, we ask that

you submit your résumé and any other pertinent information (i.e. GMAT score, undergraduate GPA,

specialization of interest) to assist us in determining the type of visit that will best suit your needs.

To schedule your on-campus visit, go to bus.wisc.edu/mba.

Your scheduled visit during the school year may include:• A tour with an MBA student ambassador

• The opportunity to attend an MBA class with an MBA student

• Lunch with current students

• An informal meeting with a representative in your desired career specialization

• An informational meeting with an admissions representative

STEP 5

Join us for New Admit Weekend

MBAs On Wisconsin New Admit Weekend takes place April 2013, and there is no better way to learn

about what makes the Wisconsin MBA special. You will have a weekend of fun and be well on your

way to making the most of your Wisconsin experience.

To learn more, please visit bus.wisc.edu/mba or contact a member of the admissions team directly at

608-262-4000. Registration for the event is open to admitted students only, and begins January 15, 2013.

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The return on your investment

Going back to school to pursue your MBA is a big decision for many reasons. A major consideration

is the out-of-pocket and opportunity costs involved. It’s important to give careful weight to return on

your investment.

A recent article in BusinessWeek looked at top MBA programs across the country and found most

charge “upwards of $80,000 for tuition alone. Add two years of forgone salary and the total costs can

be well north of $300,000.”

The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is routinely recognized

as one of those “top” MBA programs. Yet, the approach to tuition taken by our public, land-grant

institution consistently places us at the top of many “best-buy” lists, including those in The Princeton

Review, Barron’s Best Buys in College Education, and the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Wisconsin MBA tuition rates the 3rd lowest in the recent U.S news publication when compared to

the top 50 MBA programs. As a result, the average Wisconsin MBA graduate breaks even on his or

her MBA investment in 2 years.

And there’s more good news when it comes to earning your Wisconsin MBA. Neither of these

rankings takes into account the fact that more than 75% of Wisconsin MBA students receive merit-

based aid each year. The average merit-based aid package at Wisconsin consists of a project

assistantship, which provides free tuition, health insurance for the student and any dependents, and

a stipend of approximately $9,400 each year in exchange for working 13 hours each week within an

MBA department.

A top-quality MBA program, tuition that doesn’t break the bank, and an opportunity for substantial

financial aid. The Wisconsin MBA offers them all.

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Fall 2012-2013 estimated costs

Wisconsin resident

Minnesota resident

Non-resident

Tuition and fees $15,295 $29,221 $29,221

Books and supplies

$1,190 $1,190 $1,190

Room and board

$9,790 $9,790 $9,790

Estimated total $26,275 $40,201 $40,201

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Contact us to register for an on-campus event, schedule your campus visit, gain information on career specializations, learn about admissions and financial aid opportunities, and much more.

We look forward to hearing from you.

800-390-8043 mba@bus.wisc.edu

bus.wisc.edu/mba

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