Be out in front with an executive education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
There’s no better way to be out in front in your career than to trust your executive education needs to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our programs will help you expand your knowledge base so you can stand out as a leader in your organization and solve work-related challenges quickly and successfully. You will also reap the benefits of:
Exceptional curriculum and learning environment
Whether you choose our custom programs — with their flexible staffing, content delivery and location — or our open-enrollment programs — offering intimate course settings and schedule-friendly two-, three- or five day courses — you’re sure to walk away with up-to-date skills and tools you can immediately put to use back at your workplace.
We offer one of the largest course offerings among top-ranked business schools in the United States with more than 200 open enrollment programs in more than 80 business topics. We also provide in-depth certificate series in 10 program areas
Close-knit professional community
Thanks to limited class sizes — typically less than 35 participants — and significant interactive exercises, you have the opportunity to network and compare notes with course leaders who have real-world business knowledge and years of experience teaching working professionals in addition to peers and who face the same business challenges that you do.
Impressive international rankings
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive Education was recently awarded the ranking of #1 in the world for “value for the money” by the Financial Times of London. This prestigious ranking means you can be confident you’ll receive a world-class education at an exceptional price. Our program has been ranked #27 in the world and #14 in the U.S. by the Financial Times.
#2 in the U.S. for “Repeat Business and Growth” (2007)
Our facility, the Fluno Center for Executive Education, received the ranking of #1 in the world for “food and accommodations” by the Financial Times of London for three years in a row. This remarkable ranking guarantees you’ll enjoy a comfortable, satisfying stay in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, one that will allow you to focus on learning.
Choose from our most-used executive education solutions below, or work with us to create a hybrid alternative to help you achieve sustainable business results.
Open-Enrollment Programs
- Over 200 open-enrollment courses on more than 80 business topics and 10 certificate series
- Attendees network and learn with peers from other companies and other industries, which promotes candid discussions and problem-solving in an environment that encourages creativity
- Offers maximum scheduling flexibility
Combination Custom/Open-Enrollment Programs
- We provide entire open-enrollment certificate series on site for your employees
- Supplement with open-enrollment courses to allow scheduling flexibility
- Use open-enrollment courses for in-depth training in additional areas as needed
- A blended approach combining open-enrollment and custom offerings
Custom Programs
- Designed to meet individual and organizational goals and objectives
- Real-world practical solutions for your domestic or global challenges
- Measurable outcomes linked to specific business results
- Proven partnering process with experienced faculty champions
- Delivered at our world-class executive education facility or a location of your choice
Mission Statement
We help companies improve their business performance through practical education and applied knowledge.
Our Values:
- Provide instructional excellence
- Build long-term partnerships with individuals and companies to help them achieve and sustain their business goals
- Use our breadth and depth of business knowledge to develop and deliver a broad selection of public and custom executive education programs that meet the expressed needs and preferences of our customers
- Facilitate networking to promote sharing of best practices, knowledge and learning
- Support the mission of the School of Business
