Executive Committee The MBA Consortium Executive Committee is responsible for the oversight of the MBA Consortium program operations. The Executive Committee consists of the dean or their designee from each of the Governing Partner business programs, a non-voting representative from each campus, and Consortium administration. January 28, 2026 Agenda Call meeting to order and roll...
The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, managed by UW-Eau Claire, has once again earned elite recognition for online MBA programs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. The UW MBA Consortium, which consists of UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse and UW-Oshkosh, is the top-ranked online MBA program in Wisconsin and 14th...
The UW MBA Consortium jumped 19 spots from last year’s ranking, the second-most of any program, into the No. 18 spot in the 2026 Poets&Quants Online MBA Rankings, announced December 22. This year, Poets&Quants included 61 online MBA programs in its annual list. With hundreds of online MBA programs offered nationally, being selected for this...
NEW YORK – The Princeton Review recently recognized the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium in its Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2025 list, ranking the program 19th. The UW MBA Consortium moved up three spots from last year’s list, achieving its highest ranking ever in The Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs. The...
Brittany Pitlik’s journey through the UW MBA Consortium program has culminated in a prestigious honor: being named the program’s 2025 Outstanding Graduate. Selected by the faculty from a competitive group of students who graduated between Summer 2024 and Spring 2025, Pitlik stood out not only for her academic excellence but her leadership, service, and impact...
In April, faculty, staff, and leadership from the UW MBA Consortium came together to launch a comprehensive review of the program structure and curriculum. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring that our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to achieve their academic and professional goals. Today’s...
The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium is excited to announce the launch of two new MBA emphases, in leadership and financial decision making, beginning in Fall 2025. These new emphases build on the success of the healthcare management pathways introduced in Fall 2023. The healthcare management pathways have been highly successful in supporting students looking...
In January 2025, the UW MBA Consortium held its first international experience, taking students on an enriching journey through Spain and Portugal. Over ten days, participants engaged in business meetings, cultural immersion, and professional networking, gaining invaluable insights into global business practices and cultural dynamics.
Kranti (Kran) Dugar has received the 2024 University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Outstanding Faculty award. Instructors who taught in the previous academic year are eligible for this distinction. The award winner is determined based on student nominations following each term in the previous academic year. Dugar, associate professor of marketing at UW-Eau Claire, has been...
Over 40 faculty and administrative staff from across all the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium partner campuses gathered for the 9th Annual UW MBA Consortium Faculty Meeting on Thursday and Friday, January 9–10, 2025. This year’s theme was centered around humanizing the online learning environment, focusing on regular and substantive interaction (RSI), web accessibility, and...