School of Business

I think our program offers a great mix of academic rigor, community, leadership development, teamwork, and extracurricular activities. I think we have a great culture of competition, but not cutthroat competition- competition that makes everyone want to achieve more. I believe our leadership is world-class and we are constantly involved in new initiatives.

Professors need to do a better job encouraging class discussion and creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating. I also think the grading structure should move away from such heavy weight being placed on exams. It's important to see how a student can do in a pressure situation like an exam, but I don't believe the current structure is conducive to students retaining what they learn here.

In general, the culture of learning is remarkable. There is really a collaborative feel in every business class that I have been a part of rather than one of competitiveness. Working together with classmates comes very naturally. There is an emphasis on group work that I expect to translate very well to my career.

Some of the lower-level business courses, which are required by all business students are taught by TA's only, and I never had any contact with the actual professor of the course. I think all classes should be taught be a professor, and supplemental discussions should be taught by a TA.

Wisconsin graduates are known for their work hard, play hard attitude. We're some of the hardest working students around, and yet we also know how to have fun. Despite being a Midwest business program, I think my background here has set me up for success in East and West coast opportunities. Unlike other Midwest campuses, we're not confined to opportunities within our region.

I think that the career services center academic advisors need to be better aligned. The academic advisors do not necessarily know what the best classes would be for me to take for my career goals, but rather just show you the best ways to complete a major quickly. I feel because of this, I took some classes that were pointless and should have spent that time in a class that pertains more to my career goals.

I think the Wisconsin Idea, the culture, personality and soul makes the college experience unique. The business program however does not build off that enough. I feel it does a lot of great things-workshops, case competitions, career fair, etc-but there is not one specific thing that makes it unique.

The business program here needs to focus more on sustainability. We should have a required class on it, but not only that, sustainability concepts should also be incorporated into the curriculum of all classes in which it is relevant (almost everything, really).

The program ensures we are well-rounded business people who can see the big picture of how an organization's various parts work together to generate success. This is accomplished through the classroom, through extracurricular activities, clubs, leadership opportunities, and the network of brilliant people I have met because of the business school.

Career advising is weak. Microsoft Excel classes should be required. I would have liked to see more exploratory business classes offered that explained potential career paths and helped me to explore my options. It is hard for a first generation college student like myself to know what is out there when I haven't been exposed to it yet.

They offer a very personalized education amidst the large program that UW-Madison offers. They truly care about your education and post-education plans, while giving you a world-class education.

It would be great if the leadership component and ethics concern be highlighted. Also, if every business school student has some form of leadership, this would definitely help shape the business world to be more effective.

Our program creates a strong work ethic among all students. The expectations are high and students work exceptionally hard to live up to them. Furthermore, the faculty has had meaningful experiences in the real world that contribute to enhancing our experiences in the classroom.

The advising program is weak. Students depend on each other more when they are deciding what classes to take and when rather than their advisors. We need more peer advising because the regular advisors don't help one bit.

The Wisconsin School of Business is great because everybody in it is connected by a common theme-we're all Badgers who love learning about business. However, everybody in the school is so unique--no two students are the same. One day you will meet a student athlete, the next a future investment banker. Spending an entire school day in Grainger Hall ("Grainger High," as some students call it because of it's high school-like amenities and community feel) is usually a fun thing. Not to mention, it has a good cafeteria and lots of areas for students to sit between classes.