1. Welcome to UWM MBA / MS Information Session
Lubar School of Business
Welcome to UWM
MBA / MS Information Session
Goal of Session: To provide prospective
students with a brief overview of the
MBA and MS programs offered at UWM

2. Introductions Dr. Ahmed Abbasi Rachael Daniel Dr. Sarah Freeman
Lubar School of Business
Introductions
Dr. Ahmed Abbasi
Rachael Daniel
Dr. Sarah Freeman
Dr. William (Dave) Haseman
TJ Jeske
Jeff Neuhauser
Sarah Sandin
Dr. Mark Srite

3. Why UWM? AACSB International Accreditation
Lubar School of Business
Why UWM?
AACSB International Accreditation
Assures quality and excellence of your degree
Promotes improvement in graduate education
35+ years of continuous accreditation
Less than 1/3 of U.S. business schools and only 15% worldwide are AACSB accredited
Doctoral Institution and Faculty Expertise
Distinguished scholars
Specialization in research, teaching, and public service

4. Why UWM? Long standing tradition Lubar School of Business
Over 6,000 master graduates
Educating business leaders
who excel in an increasingly
complex business environment
Prominent graduates

5. Master of Business Administration
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Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is
a general degree offering an in-depth
understanding of management strategy and
operations.
The MBA provides students with a powerful blend
of management theory, functional skills, and
practical application that will immediately
strengthen your job prospects or career
advancement.

6. MBA Core Curriculum (24/27 credits)
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MBA Core Curriculum (24/27 credits)
BusMgmt Accounting Analysis & Control
BusMgmt Corporate Finance
BusMgmt Managing in a Dynamic Environment
BusMgmt Information Technology for Competitive
Advantage
BusMgmt Marketing Strategy: Concepts & Practice
BusMgmt Data Analysis for Management Applications
BusMgmt Economic Analysis for Managers
BusMgmt Competitive Operations Strategy
BusMgmt *Strategic Management
*Designated integrating course

7. MBA Electives (12 – 15 credits)
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MBA Electives (12 – 15 credits)
Students in the MBA Program have
various options for completion of the
elective credits.
Career Focused Concentration (15 credits)
Elective Track (12 credits)
Customized Elective Track (12 credits)

8. MBA Career Focused Concentrations (15 credits)
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MBA Career Focused Concentrations (15 credits)
Global Management
Health Care Management
Managing Change
Supply Chain Management

9. MBA Elective Tracks (12 credits)
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MBA Elective Tracks (12 credits)
Cost Management & ERP
eBusiness
Entrepreneurship
Financial Strategy
Global Strategy
Information Technology Management
Investment Management
Leadership
Management of Human Resources
Managing Innovations and New Products
Manufacturing and Service Operations Management
Marketing Strategies
Nonprofit Management

10. MBA Foundation Courses
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MBA Foundation Courses
Applicants admitted to the MBA may be
required to complete management
foundation coursework.
BusAdm Building Business Interfacing
Skills (2 cr)
BusAdm Business Mathematics (2 cr)
BusAdm Business Statistics (2 cr)
BusAdm Financial Accounting (3 cr)

11. Master of Science (MS) The Master of Science in Management (MS)
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Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science in Management (MS)
is a specialist degree designed for those
wishing to focus on a defined area of
business.

12. Master of Science (MS) Concentrations
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Master of Science (MS) Concentrations
Accounting
Professional Accounting
Finance Analysis
Information Technology Management
Marketing
Taxation

13. *NEW* MS Information Technology Management
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*NEW* MS Information Technology Management
The newly redesigned MS-Information Technology Management is an advanced graduate program that enhances the IT skill set and knowledge base of IT professionals seeking to further their careers. The program combines a core curriculum of technology-independent coursework with a diverse offering of elective courses—allowing you to tailor the program to meet your professional needs.

14. MS Foundation Courses Applicants admitted to the MS program,
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MS Foundation Courses
Applicants admitted to the MS program,
may be required to complete management
foundation coursework.
Foundations will differ from one MS
program to the next.
Refer to your packet for additional
information or ask one of us.

15. Joint Degree Programs MS.MBA
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Joint Degree Programs
MS.MBA
Masters of Human Resources and Labor Relations
Master of Public Administration
MBA – MS Nursing
Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

16. Graduate Certificates
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Graduate Certificates
Enterprise Resource Planning
Investment Management
Nonprofit Management
State and Local Taxation (SALT)

17. UWM MBA @ UW-Waukesha Location Cohort experience AACSB accredited
Lubar School of Business
UWM UW-Waukesha
Location
Cohort experience
AACSB accredited
Tuesday / Thursday evenings
Possible to complete in 16 months

18. Application Process Students must provide the following to be
Lubar School of Business
Application Process
Students must provide the following to be
considered for admission to the Graduate
School and Lubar School of Business:
1. Graduate School Application
2. One official copy of transcripts from all
institutions attended
3. Reasons for Graduate Study Statement
4. $56.00 non-refundable application fee
5. Official GMAT Scores

19. Admissions Applications are reviewed on an individual
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Admissions
Applications are reviewed on an individual
basis. Below are the average GMAT scores
and average GPA’s of admitted students:
Average GMAT
Average GPA

20. You will also receive free software from the testing
Lubar School of Business
GMAT Exam
Proctored at area Pearson Professional
Centers - Brookfield, Madison, Kenosha
Exam takes 4 hours to complete
Cost is $250
Computer adaptive
More information is available at
You will also receive free software from the testing
service once you have scheduled your test

21. General Information Schedule Cost (packet insert)
Lubar School of Business
General Information
Schedule
Evening courses
Most courses meet once a week;
Monday – Thursday; 5:30pm – 8:10pm
Full time – 8 to 12 credits per semester
Part-time - Less than 8 credits
Maximum credit load for Master’s students is
12 credits
Cost (packet insert)
Financial Aid Information
Visit www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/
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22. Student Profile Lubar School of Business 600 MBA & MS students
47 Doctoral Students
50 Graduate Certificate students
37% Female; 63% Male
11% Multicultural ; 8% International
66% Over the age of 25; average age is 31
57% Part-time; on average, our graduate students
enroll in 6 credits each semester
240 Graduate each year

23. Lubar School of Business
Career Services
Contact Information: (414)
Location: Lubar Hall - Room N203
Staff: Greg Krejci, Director
Diane Kavalauskas, Career Advisor
Kelly Drout, Career Advisor

24. Lubar School of Business
Question & Answer