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1. 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. Janice Miller TJ Jeske Matt Jensen Rachael Daniel Jeff Neuhauser Introductions Lubar School of Business

3. 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 less than 5% of the more than 11,000 business schools worldwide have earned AACSB accreditation Doctoral Institution and Faculty Expertise Distinguished scholars Specialization in research, teaching, and public service Why UWM? Lubar School of Business

4. Long standing tradition Over 6,200 master graduates Educating business leaders who excel in an increasingly complex business environment Prominent graduates Why UWM? Lubar School of Business

5. 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. Master of Business Administration Lubar School of Business

6. BusMgmt 704 Accounting Analysis & Control BusMgmt 705 Corporate Finance BusMgmt 706 Managing in a Dynamic Environment BusMgmt 707 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage BusMgmt 708 Marketing Strategy: Concepts & Practice BusMgmt 709 Data Analysis for Management Applications BusMgmt 710 Economic Analysis for Managers BusMgmt 711 Competitive Operations Strategy BusMgmt 712 *Strategic Management *Designated integrating course MBA Core Curriculum (24/27 credits) Lubar School of Business

7. 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) MBA Electives(12 – 15 credits) Lubar School of Business

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

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

10. Applicants admitted to the MBA may be required to complete management foundation coursework. MBA Foundation Courses Lubar School of Business BusAdm 700 Building Business Interfacing Skills (2 cr) BusAdm 701 Business Mathematics (2 cr) BusAdm 702 Business Statistics (2 cr) BusAdm 703 Financial Accounting (3 cr)

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

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

13. 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. MS Foundation Courses Lubar School of Business

14. MS.MBA Masters of Human Resources and Labor Relations Master of Public Administration MBA – PhD Nursing Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Joint Degree Programs Lubar School of Business

15. Enterprise Resource Planning Investment Management Nonprofit Management State and Local Taxation (SALT) Graduate Certificates Lubar School of Business

16. 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 Application Process Lubar School of Business

17. Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Below are the average GMAT scores and average GPA’s of admitted students: Average GMAT 562 Average GPA 3.24 Admissions Lubar School of Business

18. Proctored at area Pearson Professional Centers – Brookfield, Elm Grove, Madison, Kenosha, Downtown, Eau Claire Exam takes 4 hours to complete Cost is $250 Computer adaptive More information is available at www.mba.com You will also receive free software from the testing service once you have scheduled your test GMAT Exam Lubar School of Business

19. 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/ Visit www.gradschool.uwm.edu/academic General Information Lubar School of Business

20. 600 MBA & MS students 47 Doctoral Students 50 Graduate Certificate students 38% Female; 62% Male 11% Multicultural ; 5% 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 Student Profile Lubar School of Business

21. Contact Information: (414) 229-5445 careerserv@uwm.edu Location: Lubar Hall - Room N203 Staff: Greg Krejci, Director Diane Kavalauskas, Career Advisor Daniel Neuwirth, Career Advisor Career Services Lubar School of Business

22. Question & Answer Lubar School of Business