Admission Policies and Requirements

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive MBA Program is for managers with significant business and professional experience who have the potential for continued career growth. The program attracts a diverse group of participants - engineers, bankers, attorneys, physicians, and scientists, in addition to executives from more traditional business functions.

Admission Criteria

At least eight years of professional work experience in business with a minimum of five years of management responsibilities.

• Above-average job performance and high potential for future advancement.
• Ability and desire to perform successfully in a rigorous academic environment.
• Willingness to participate in high-intensity, interactive classes and to devote a fair share to study team meetings, as well as to a program of individual study. 
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maturity and motivation to make a two-year commitment.
• Work release from employer for class hours that run concurrently with work hours.

Application Procedures

Admissions for fall 2012 is now open.

Application Cycles

Admissions cycles close on the first of each month. All applications that are complete on the 1st will be reviewed and a decision will be posted within 6 weeks of the 1st.

We will continue to review applications until the class is full.

Merit Scholarships Are Available For Fall 2012

Scholarships are available for fall 2012. Scholarships are awarded on the merit of the application at the time of admission.  All applications will be considered for merit scholarships as long as funds are available. Scholarships will cover 25% of the total tuition over the two years of the program.

In order for an application to be complete all of the following must be submitted:

1. Online application

2. Essays

3. Two recommendation forms

4. Employer authorization form

5. Original transcripts from all institutions of higher learning (not just the institution from which the applicant received a degree)

6. Current resume

7. $56.00 application fee

More details about requirements can be found on the application checklist page.