University of Wisconsin-Madison – Wisconsin School of Business
Full-Time MBA
Full-time
- Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- 2 years
- USD 27,764.80 per year · In-state (+1 more)
- Next deadline: October 12, 2026 (Round 1)
University of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsin School of Business
Professional MBA
Degree awarded by University of Wisconsin-Madison
MBAPart-timeHybrid / blendedWeekend classes
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Duration
- 2-5 years
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Application due)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
Part-time hybrid programme combining weekly synchronous online classes on Wednesday evenings with one weekend per month on campus. The first year covers business fundamentals and later coursework is customised through four badges.
- Intakes
- January, September Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 2-5 years Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Madison campus — Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 74,800 Excludes: Segregated fees estimated at $141 per credit. Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | Fall 2026 starters |
| All applicants | USD 1,700 Calculated USD 74,800 total — 44 credits × USD 1,700 per credit; excludes other fees Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | Fall 2026 starters |
These figures use different fee bases and cannot be added or compared directly.
Other published fees
- Segregated fees (per credit): USD 141 (estimated) · mandatory Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Enrollment deposit (non-refundable, credited toward first semester tuition): USD 1,500 · mandatory Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; international applicants need the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Class average 6 years (class profile, not a requirement)Minimum two years of full-time professional work experience; average 6 years.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredShort-answer essays of up to 600 words each; one optional essay.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required1 referenceSource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredBy invitation onlySource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 75Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalGMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment may be submittedSource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Application due | October 15, 2026Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| September 2027 | Application due (merit aid priority) | April 1, 2027Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| September 2027 | Application due | May 13, 2027Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| September 2027 | Application due | July 8, 2027Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Merit scholarship
- Benefit
- Varies
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- All completed applications are considered for merit scholarship upon review.
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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