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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CREATES VALUE IN THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IS ABOUT DESIGNING AND IMPROVING SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS PROCESSES….IF YOU ARE SEEKING A CAREER-FOCUSED MBA PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDES A TREMENDOUS RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT, TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT WISCONSIN MBA SPECIALIZATIONS RELATED TO

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THE WISCONSIN MBA ISN’T “ONE SIZE FITS ALL.” OUR OPERATIONS-RELATED MBA PROGRAMS GIVE YOU UNMATCHED EXPERTISE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OR OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT.

For students who already know where they

are headed, Wisconsin is the place to start.

Combining a uniquely deep experience in

a designated area of study with a strong

foundation of business principles, Wisconsin

MBA students graduate with a portfolio of

skills, experience, and specialized knowledge

that allows them to hit the ground running and

immediately contribute to the success of their

organizations.

A hallmark of the Wisconsin MBA is

the extensive applied learning built into

the curriculum, providing students real

opportunities to solve problems faced by

businesses today. These applied learning

projects are interwoven with rigorous classroom

material, bringing research theory to life.

Students graduate with the ability to be a field-

specific expert while also supporting the overall

business function of the organization. They also

have lifelong access to their specific knowledge

center, which provides a bridge between their

prior academic experience and the real-world

activities sustained in their workplace.

No other MBA program can match the level

of individualized staff support we provide

in each of our 10 career specializations. Our

outstanding alumni network, engaged industry

partners, active student organizations and clubs,

and supportive community of creative and

adventurous leaders put the Wisconsin MBA out

in front.

Within the Wisconsin MBA, you’ll find:

• An innovative, applied curriculum

• Motivated, like-minded students

• Faculty and staff dedicated to your knowledge center

• An advisory board of top executives from relevant industries

• Connections to top employers in your area of interest

• Access to a powerful worldwide alumni network

A Wisconsin MBA is grounded in applied

learning, graduating individuals prepared to

add immediate value to the organizations

that employ them. Each newly admitted

student joins a relatively small MBA class of

approximately 130 participants and an even

smaller, intimate cohort of driven, accomplished

individuals who are committed to careers in

their chosen specialization. Students benefit

from a strong core business curriculum while

building an unmatched depth of knowledge and

expertise within their area of specialization. As

part of this small group, students get individual

attention, unique access to faculty and staff,

a loyal network of alumni, and a wealth of

insights from industry executives.

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Class profile(Class of 2013)

Enrollment 111

GMAT (mean) 680

GMAT 10th-90th percentile 630-730

Work experience 5 years

Age 28

Women 24%

Minority 17%

Career placement (Wisconsin MBA Graduating Class of 2011)

Base salary $91,229

Signing bonus $18,276

Internship placement 98%

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTSupply chain management creates value in the

design and delivery products and services.

Are you a problem solver who likes to work

across the entire value chain? Do you like

to manage complex projects in a global

environment? Supply chain managers are

experts at working cross-functionally and

managing global projects and relationships.

They reach across functions within their own

organizations and beyond—to suppliers,

channel partners, and customers who may be

around the block or around the world.

The Wisconsin MBA in Supply Chain

Management delivers a cross-functional

education through a curriculum that integrates

both the operations and marketing disciplines.

You will learn about product design, sourcing,

production, distribution, demand management,

technology, and customer service from world-

renowned faculty and industry leaders. This

cross-functional approach delivers expertise on

both the demand and supply side of business,

preparing students for a variety of dynamic

career paths.

From an operations perspective, supply chain

managers may work in sourcing, inventory

management, sales and operations planning,

logistics, and enterprise/ERP systems. Whether

your career interest lies in high-tech or

healthcare, supply chain management is a key

competitive differentiator and talent is in high

demand by leading companies worldwide.

As a student in the Grainger Center for Supply

Chain Management, you will be part of one

of the only endowed, university-based centers

specializing in supply chain management in the

United States. We are a personalized, industry-

focused program supported by companies

known for supply chain excellence. You will

be part of a close community and you will

be connected—directly and personally—with

an extensive network of industry executives,

alumni, corporate partners, and faculty.

Graduates of our program work for...Amazon.com

Chevron

Chrysler

Cisco

E.&J. Gallo Winery

Eaton Corporation

GE Healthcare

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Intel

Lands’ End

Medtronic

Target

Typical job titles of recent graduates...Supply chain analyst

Sourcing manager

Demand planning manager

Product manager

Senior marketing analyst

Supply chain leadership program

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OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENTThe Wisconsin MBA in Operations and

Technology Management (OTM)—offered

by the Erdman Center for Operations and

Technology Management—is designed for those

seeking advanced positions as consultants;

analysts; product or service managers; project

leaders; business developers; or operations,

information technology, and supply chain

managers—while priming themselves for senior

leadership roles.

Students can focus on Operations Management

or on Information Technology Management,

gaining critical business skills applicable to

both service organizations and manufacturing

firms. OTM’s flexible and interdisciplinary

curriculum provides both depth and breadth.

Students develop decision-making skills

and comprehensive knowledge of planning;

designing; implementing; managing; evaluating;

and improving processes, resources, and

information systems.

Beyond the MBA core courses, students have

required course work in decision-making

models, ERP, lean principles and organization,

managerial accounting, and managing change.

They can choose electives in sustainability,

valuation, entrepreneurship, negotiation,

logistics/supply chain management, service

operations, process and quality improvement,

service/product design, e-business, systems

analysis and design, as well as in traditional

business areas like accounting, management,

and marketing.

Many students in the program have

undergraduate degrees in engineering or the

sciences, while others have different academic

backgrounds combined with work experience

in a technical field.

Graduates of our program work for…Best Buy

Boston Scientific

Deloitte

GE Healthcare

Harley-Davidson

Johnson & Johnson

Kimberly-Clark

Medtronic

Microsoft

S.C. Johnson

Sears

Typical job titles of recent graduates…Consultant

Lead Analyst

Product Manager

Leadership Development Rotational

Program Associate

Pricing Manager

Sales Operations Manager

Senior Financial Analyst

Strategic Sourcing Manager

LEARN MORE ABOUT EARNING YOUR WISCONSIN MBA in

• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT• OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

800-390-8043mba@bus.wisc.edu

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