School of Business

-The specialization model truly makes the Wisconsin MBA stand out among its peers. Students are focused on what field they want to pursue making a richer and more directed experience for individuals and a more robust learning experience for the group as a whole.

-The program could be made stronger by bringing in more soft skill educational programs. We emphasize strong analytical and technical traits and could improve office politicking and other non-technical skills. Frankly, many of us are too nice and could benefit from the experience of those who have had to fight to get to the top.

-I believe Wisconsin is a hidden "gem" within B-schools. Although the program is unfamiliar to many students, those students who conduct their research, visit the school and analyze the programs academics and strong connections to well-known employers, realize that the Wisconsin School of Business is on par with other top tier MBA programs. Also, the small class size allows students to directly interact with one another, in the classroom and socially, throughout the 2 years.

-I think the size of the program can be expanded to give the school more visibility and to attract more employers.

-Wisconsin's specialization model is highly valued by employers and attracts students who are very passionate about their discipline. The small class size provides an intimate and collaborative culture.

-We need to have more companies recruit on campus. Madison is somewhat of a business desert. We have a phenomenal reputation with companies where we have placed alumni. We need to improve on attracting companies they may choose a closer MBA program for recruiting based on location/convenience.

-The specialization model makes The Wisconsin School of Business stand out. Everyone in the program knows what field they are preparing for, allowing for targeted electives, networking opportunities, and career management from day one. The program is also very team-orientated and focuses on collaboration and learning across specializations.

-The only area lacking in my opinion, was technology integration. I felt there were cutting edge systems out there that had not found there way into the curriculum.

-I was employed in a great job and getting an MBA was never urgent in my book. I applied to Wisconsin only, figuring if I did not get in, I would apply to more schools the following year. UW's program stood out as my top choice given their high job placement record, roster of great companies who recruit on campus, the quality of life in the Madison community, and the overall theme of teamwork and collaboration that thrives in Madison at UW.

-The Madison MBA program would be well served to focus their efforts on marketing the school better. The education experience is truly unique, but it flies under the radar which is unfortunate for the students who would be a great fit but do not find it.

-The Wisconsin MBA program is unique in that it prepares students to be well-rounded business professionals as they launch the next phase of their career, but also to emerge with a great deal of expertise in their particular field, whether it be marketing research, real estate, or human resources.

-While I generally like the program's structure, I think it does need to do a better job of integrating the various centers - especially as it related to campus recruiting and the sharing of resources.

-I couldn't find anything like the Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP) at any other schools. I debated applying to Colombia to take the value investment classes or to Wharton to concentrate on the distressed debt classes but ultimately I decided Madison was going to be the only place that would allow me to fully concentrate applying the most amount of time to investment management. MBA students that have a clear sense of what they want to do when they leave business school should take a hard look at Madison. This school is NOT for students who want to pursue an MBA but have yet to form a clear sense of post-graduation career aspirations.