Wisconsin School of Business MBA and Master’s Programs Podcast

Current MBA student Alice Chang-Der Bedrosian discusses her experience as a ROMBA fellow as well as her experience in the MBA program as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Leslie Taylor, Director of Employer and Corporate Relations shares insight on how the Wisconsin MBA curriculum prepares students for the job market, what makes our specialization model so unique, and how and why our Employer Relations team engages with employers.

This episode features candid conversations with current women students enrolled in the Wisconsin Professional MBA program. This podcast dives deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these driven women as they balance work, school, and personal life. From navigating the corporate world to juggling responsibilities at home, the conversations cover a range of topics that are relevant to women pursuing their MBA. Listeners will get a chance to hear firsthand about the challenges that these women have faced and how they overcame them. They will also gain insights into the strategies and tactics that successful women use to achieve their goals, and learn about the resources and support that are available to women pursuing an MBA.

Rebecca Buckman, Associate Director of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration, and Tori Seaver, 2021 graduate of the MA program, provide an overview of the MA in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership program.

The MS in Business Analytics program at the Wisconsin School of Business is one of the only programs in the country that has cloud computing as a core feature of our analytics program. Learn about this unique and extremely relevant course from Cody Baldwin, Director of the MS in Business Analytics.

In this episode, we interview Amanda Moran, a first-year MBA student specializing in strategic human resources. Amanda opens up about her personal experience with career transition and layoff, candidly discussing the difficulties she faced and how she overcame them. She shares valuable insights on how she believes an MBA degree can be an asset for those facing similar career challenges. Amanda's story is both motivating and informative, offering guidance for anyone seeking to make a change in their career. Tune in to discover the potential benefits of an MBA in navigating career transitions.

A key part of any full-time MBA experience is the summer internship. Two second-year students share their experience and how the Wisconsin program made a difference.

Here is the description: Caitlin Hunter, Assistant Director of Career Management at the Wisconsin School of Business and Career Lead for the MS in Business Analytics program, discusses how Career Services supports MS in Business Analytics students during their job search.

Two Full-time MBA students share their experience of transitioning to the city of Madison and UW-Madison. They also offer several suggestions for prospective international students coming this fall.

Randa Meyer, International Student Advisor at International Student Services outlines the student visa process in a straightforward and easy to understand manner.

Discover how Wisconsin has created dedicated pathways within our corporate finance and investment banking MBA to customize your finance path with Lisa White, Assistant Director of Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking.

MS BA graduate Hao Tran talks about his career prior to enrolling in the program, highlights of his time at Wisconsin, and his career plans after graduation.

Did you know that if you touch a product at a store, you are more likely to be willing to pay more for it? Joanne Peck, the Irwin Maier Professor of Business in the Department of Marketing, discusses her award-winning research on psychological touch and how our increased sense of ownership over products and natural resources influences our actions.

Betsy Kacizak, Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the Wisconsin School of Business, provides answers to all of your questions on what the admissions team looks for in Professional MBA candidates. This is the second episode in a two-part series.

Tanya Hubanks, Director of the Strategic Human Resource Management Center, and Assistant Director of Admission and Recruitment, Dale Pangborn discuss how the Strategic Human Resource Management (SHR) Center develops business leaders who will become strategic business partners in the future.

For this special Veteran's Day episode, current Full-Time MBA student and Special Operations Veteran of the US Army James Cox discusses his experience as a veteran in the Wisconsin MBA and about the veteran community at UW-Madison.

This episode is part of a series that focuses on tips for completing the application for the MBA and Master's programs at the Wisconsin School of Business.

This episode is part of a series that focuses on tips for completing the application for the MBA and Master's programs at the Wisconsin School of Business.

This episode is part of a series that focuses on tips for completing the application for the MBA and Master's programs at the Wisconsin School of Business.

This episode is part of a series that focuses on tips for completing the application for the MBA and Master's programs at the Wisconsin School of Business.

This episode is part of a series that focuses on tips for completing the application for the MBA and Master's programs at the Wisconsin School of Business.

This episode is part of a series that focuses on tips for completing the application for the MBA and Master's programs at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Betsy Kacizak, Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the Wisconsin School of Business, provides answers to all of your questions on what the admissions team looks for in Full-Time MBA candidates. This is the first episode in a two-part series.

Kristin Branch, Director of the Marketing Leadership Institute at WSB, discusses the newly launched Digital Marketing track for the MS in Business Analytics program! Learn about required courses for this track, career outcomes, and the exciting networking opportunities with industry experts students in this track have the opportunity to participate in. This is the second episode in a two-part series on the MSBA tracks.

Graduates of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who completed the named option in operations and technology management are in a unique position to reduce the time and tuition required to earn an MBA. This episode shares all the details.

Daniel Bauer, Faculty Director for the MS in Business Analytics program, provides an overview of the newly launched Digital Risk and Insurance Technology track for the MS in Business Analytics program! Professor Bauer provides information on required courses, career outcomes, and the exciting opportunity to get involved with the Creative Destruction Lab Risk Stream. This is the first episode in a two-part series on the MSBA tracks.

Join us this fall on the UW-Madison campus for an Inside Look event! Jennifer Sarnowski, Associate Director for Recruiting and Admissions for the MBA and   Master’s Programs, provides an overview of Fall 2022 Inside Look event opportunities and why these events are so special.

Discover how the Wisconsin School of Business goes about creating a redesigned executive MBA that meets the needs of prospective students. Associate Dean, Enno Siemsen also offers some insights about what the future program design may include.

Learn about the new Multicultural Center at WSB! Tito Diaz, Director of the Multicultural Center, and current MBA student Laura Rincon Quiroga will be discussing the grand opening of the Multicultural Center and the types of services the center will offer to graduate students at WSB. 

Learn about the Consulting Practicum with Jorge Tefel, second year MBA student and Steve Boeder, Director, Erdman Center for Operations and Technology Management. Our Consulting Practicum is a core course taught to first-year MBA students during their spring semester. The Wisconsin School of Business partners with a company for a consulting project that allows students to gain hands-on problem-solving skills and real-world business experience prior to their summer internship.  

Second-year FTMBA students share their reflections about the Wisconsin MBA experience.

Current MBA students give you a feel for life in Madison.

Three current Professional MBA candidates offer their suggestions about how to balance work, family, and education while pursuing their MBA.

Two second-year MBA students share their experience with career services, and the differences it made.

Supply chain problems have plagued the retail and manufacturing industries for almost two years now — and there seems to be no end in sight. We talk to a supply chain management expert Jake Dean, Director Grainger Center for Supply Chain Managment about why these product-delivery problems are persisting.

Hear from recent alumni on how the immersive learning experience of the Wisconsin MBA fully prepared them to lead by developing strong cross-functional competencies in business. Discover how the specialized and high-touch model of the MBA at UW-Madison positioned them to overcome unique and evolving global challenges by creating a more inclusive and collaborative environment in their organization.

This session assists in developing a shared understanding of fundamental diversity and inclusion concepts. During this engaging interaction, you will develop stronger personal awareness and an understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges through the small group activities and collaboration. The session will be presented by Jim Gray, Consultant in Strategic Management and Diversity and Inclusion.

Jake Dean, Director of the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses the current challenges in the global supply chain.

Recent alumni of the Full-time MBA program reflect on highlights of their two years at Wisconsin.

Recent alumni of the Full-time MBA program talk about how Wisconsin prepared them for their future careers.

Hear about the three different MBA programs available at the Wisconsin School of Business: full-time, professional, and executive.

Master's Program - Interview

Master's Programs - Resume

Master's Program - Essay

Many MBA programs address marketing. Wisconsin goes deeper.  Rodrigo Stabio, Product & Channel Marketing at Microsoft an alum of the program and Kristin Branch, Director of the A.C. Nielsen Center for Marketing Analytics and Insights discuss the program.

Learn how our Risk Management specialization helped move one alumni's career to new heights.  Jenna Herr, Sr. Risk and Compliance Specialist at Kearney and Carl Barlett, Lecturer in Risk and Insurance at the Wisconsin School of Business discuss her career, the curriculum, and immersive experience of the specialized MBA in Risk Management and Insurance.

Learn about the application process to the Wisconsin Professional and Executive MBA programs.

Prepare for your official admissions interview with the Wisconsin MBA with this podcast.

Strengthen your application by writing a strong essay using these pointers.

Discover what the admissions committee is looking for on your MBA application resume.

Ben Cincotta - 2021 Graduate of the Master's of Science in Business Analytics shares why he chose the Wisconsin School of Business.

Hear from alumnae Amanda Miller as she shares more about her experience in the Wisconsin School of Business and the Master's of Supply Chain Management.

Learn more about the Master's of Science in Business Analytics at UW-Madison from Professor Daniel Bower.

Ben Cincotta - 2021 Graduate of the Master's of Science in Business Analytics shares more about his overall experience and learning outcomes.

Hear more from 2021 graduate, Amanda Miller about the collaborative team-based learning style in the Master's of Science in Supply Chain Management.

Hear from 2021 graduate of the Master's of Science in Supply Chain Management on her advice for those considering the program at UW-Madison.

Amanda Miller - 2021 Graduate of the Master's of Science in Supply Chain Management shares about her experience with faculty, case competitions, and learning outcomes.

Amanda Miller - 2021 Graduate of the Master's of Science in Supply Chain Management shares about her experience with faculty at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Ben Cincotta - 2021 Graduate of the Master's of Science in Business Analytics shares his experience with faculty and the career management team.

Charlie O. Trevor,  Ruth L. Nelson Chair in Business in the Department of Management and Human Resources at the Wisconsin School of Business and Morgan O'neil, alum and Global HR Director at GE Healthcare visit about how our Strategic Human Resources Management specialization will give you skills to contribute to business strategy at the highest levels through the effective direction of an organization’s human capital. 

Ben Cincotta - 2021 Graduate of the Master's of Science in Business Analytics shares more about the team-based learning style at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Our specialization in Technology Strategy & Product Management (TSPM) will develop your leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Steve Boeder, Director of the Erdman Center for Operations and Technology Management, and former student Mike Turco, Prodcut Manager at Intuit will help you understand TSPM and the power it will bring to your future career.

Learn how our supply chain management specialization helped move one alumni's career further faster. Kristen Mezzapelle, Infrastructure Operations at Amazon Web Services and Jake Dean, Director of the Grainger Center at Wisconsin School of Business discuss her career, the curriculum, and immersive experience of the specialized MBA in Supply Chain Management.