University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium

When the University of Wisconsin Consortium online MBA program began over 25 years ago, it was basically just a program for students in the university system, using compressed video in a sort of glorified correspondence course. Of course much has changed, and it began with Wisconsin’s dedication to improving the technological aspects of its MBA program.

The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium’s online program has more than 350 students and takes in more in a rolling admission at three points throughout the year, although there are seven different starts dates. The program itself is 36 credits and consists of two 1-credit courses, an orientation and capstone, plus five 4-credit classes: Defining your Plan for Success – The MBA Mindset, Leading & Communicating in Dynamic & Diverse Organizations, Making Informed Managerial Decisions, Developing New Products and Services, Competing Strategically in a Global Environment, Navigating Change amid Uncertainty, and the capstone. Concentrations are available in healthcare management, financial decision making, and leadership. Online MBA students must complete 10 credits of electives.

“The program fit very well into my career, as my professional background had encompassed accounting and business administration,” says past OMBA Brian Coniglio. “I also was seeking a program with flexibility since I desired a work-family balance, and I was ambitious about further complementing my background with an MBA to increase my level of education and professional skills in order to make a positive difference in my organization.”

Since it was his second master’s degree, Coniglio’s primary goal was to gain “additional knowledge for creating value, techniques for facing internal and…

When the University of Wisconsin Consortium online MBA program began over 25 years ago, it was basically just a program for students in the university system, using compressed video in a sort of glorified correspondence course. Of course much has changed, and it began with Wisconsin’s dedication to improving the technological aspects of its MBA program.

The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium’s online program has more than 350 students and takes in more in a rolling admission at three points throughout the year, although there are seven different starts dates. The program itself is 36 credits and consists of two 1-credit courses, an orientation and capstone, plus five 4-credit classes: Defining your Plan for Success – The MBA Mindset, Leading & Communicating in Dynamic & Diverse Organizations, Making Informed Managerial Decisions, Developing New Products and Services, Competing Strategically in a Global Environment, Navigating Change amid Uncertainty, and the capstone. Concentrations are available in healthcare management, financial decision making, and leadership. Online MBA students must complete 10 credits of electives.

“The program fit very well into my career, as my professional background had encompassed accounting and business administration,” says past OMBA Brian Coniglio. “I also was seeking a program with flexibility since I desired a work-family balance, and I was ambitious about further complementing my background with an MBA to increase my level of education and professional skills in order to make a positive difference in my organization.”

Since it was his second master’s degree, Coniglio’s primary goal was to gain “additional knowledge for creating value, techniques for facing internal and external challenges better, and strategies to develop growth initiatives.” He praised the “hands-on” teaching faculty and responsive administration, as well as the “outstanding” course selections. In his career since, the degree has meant more potential success and the ability to accept new challenges and responsibilities.

“I have become a stronger organizational leader and better at developing innovative business solutions,” Coniglio says. “The MBA has been an invaluable asset. In addition to myself, I hope to inspire others to further their own education and pursue an MBA. I believe education unlocks the doors of success to the future.”