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| University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business |
OVERALL 1998 RANK: 23 BW corporate rank: 17 BW graduate rank: 32 BW 1996 rank: N/A |
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1999 Profile Update School Profile School Statistics Graduates' Comments: The administration is extremely responsive to students voices. While this was the first year for the Broader MBA program, I found capable and knowledgeable professors and an administration committed to an array of strong disciplines within the school. It should be noted that since I was an undergraduate business major, I was allowed a tremendous amount of flexibility in my MBA program. I used that flexibility to increase my depth in accounting coursework study, as well as to increase my exposure to strategy-related coursework. Finally, the city of Madison is a tremendous place to enjoy the life of the people. The lakes provide scenic beauty and recreation opportunities. The proximity to the Wisconsin state capital (two blocks from my apartment) allows ample opportunity for political and business interaction and participation. --Consulting The U of Wisconsin-Madison is a 'diamond in the rough' among existing MBA programs across the nation. It has quality teaching, capable and ambitious students, a great state-of-the-art facility, and a plethora of sources to help you with your career search. What makes it even more attractive is the low tuition rate compared to other state schools. And let's not forget the city itself: Madison is a wonderful place to spend two years of your life studying and having a healthy social life. I will miss the university, the people and all the activities the city has to offer. --Finance The UW-Madison MBA program was a wonderful experience for me, especially coming from a much smaller undergrad school, Emory. UW-Madison students value teamwork, and encourage the sharing of ideas and creativity. I never had experiences of teammates compromising their time or efforts to do individual efforts or activities instead. --Unknown I came to UW specifically to get into the applied security analysis program. The yearlong program was a good experience -- but everything I expected. I was happy with the subject matter/hands-on experience, but very concerned and disappointed with the administration of the program. It became increasingly apparent that the professors had other motivations outside of the university that hindered the progress of their students. The placement office, and the fees they charged for some of their services, was worthless for students applying themselves in specialized curricula. While I believe the specialized courses at U of W are excellent, the administrative and placement services for their students was poor and unacceptable for a $70,000 education. The below average quality of the faculty and their ignorance about current issues and practical applications is simply unacceptable. Turnover in faculty seems high and alumni support is faltering in some areas. --Consulting The Entrepreneurship program at the University of WI-Madison is excellent. Robert Pricer headed the program which included the Weinert Applied Ventures program (venture capital). The program allowed me to pursue entrepreneurship along with taking finance, marketing, and other courses. The placement center is wonderful. Ted Bouras went above and beyond the call of duty to find students internships and full-time placement. In addition, he made sure that students were well prepared for the job search (resumes, interviewing, telephone interviewing, and dinner meetings). I was a bit disappointed in the diversity of the staff, but the Dean is working on that by being part of the PhD Project. The ethics program was wonderful. Denis Collins designed a program where students went to a low income community center and homeless shelter, and had to design a community service project in Madison. In addition, we were assigned debate topics that were presented on issues such as politics, human rights issues in China, living wages, and abortion to name a few. --Finance The University of Wisconsin has a new modular system that is working very well by providing MBA students the opportunity to study two different topics in depth for one time slot during a semester. This new system has allowed for extra flexibility and a new array of interesting topics. The quality of professors and students at the University of Wisconsin is very good, and educational emphasis has been placed on teamwork and team building which, I believe, better prepares students to work in business, not just at a university. --Non-profit The U of W has a great, well-rounded program, with small class sizes and top notch professors. It is also a great deal relative to cost. --Unknown The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an incredibly well-managed institution that provides its Masters students with the most modern and applicable skills available in a B-School. I have landed a great marketing position in a top-notch consumer goods company because of the many tools this school has given me. The Weinert Applied Ventures Program has to be one of the most ingenious programs in the country. It allows Entrepreneurship majors an opportunity to analyze small businesses or to investigate their own new business ventures. At the end of the semester, business plans are presented to a board of directors who have access to a substantial amount of start-up capital. The learning provided by this hands-on experience is invaluable to the students in the program. --Marketing Coming into the MBA program, I had two solid years of marketing experience but felt like I was deficient in some key functional business areas. Two years later, after completing the UW program, I am well-armed to tackle any business. Currently, I am applying all of my skills at a software company. I began working there concurrent with my inception into the MBA program, and in that time I have been an integral part in increasing sales by over 300%, increasing the number of employees from 15 to 60, and taking the company public. A lot of that is a direct result of what I learned in the UW-Madison MBA program. --Marketing I was a part-time student while completing my MBA degree. The Business School was extremely accommodating to my needs outside of class scheduling, which was fixed. In my specialization I benefited from practical projects that related to and included the work at my full-time job. My salary increased by 50% during my time in grad school based on the practical benefits of the education and value that I brought to my position on a continuous basis. --Operations The University offers specialized niche programs, in which student in these programs can successfully compete against students from any other institution for top level positions. --Finance As a person who has lived in different countries around the world as well as different cities in the U.S., I found Madison a great place to study and live. The city's environment enhances the whole experience of studying at UW-Madison. The School of Business provides students with both professional and social activities. --Marketing Group work is emphasized, and the competitive spirit is friendly -- not stressful. Everyone wants to achieve, but we all support each other's successes. --Consulting Back to Top 1999 Profile Update School Profile School Statistics |
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