Why Sponsorship Makes Sense

As the global economy strengthens, the companies that will benefit most will be those prepared to seize upon new and exciting opportunities. Businesses that dedicate resources and dollars to talent development will be positioned to take full advantage during the recovery.

Over the past 20 years, more than 400 of the Midwest’s most innovative companies have sponsored their employees in the Wisconsin Executive MBA program at the Wisconsin School of Business.

They have made this commitment because they recognize the Wisconsin Executive MBA program is designed to transform high-potential executives into the next generation of leaders. These companies have found that the Executive MBA program provides an outstanding return on their investment, allowing them to reward, retain, and transform key leaders in their organizations.

Students are able to access expanded professional networks and immediately apply best practices to current business problems. By gaining an understanding of developing trends, students benefit from enhanced skills, insights, and perspectives to help position their organizations for success now and in the future.

Here is a selection of companies that have recently sponsored students in the program:

  • Accenture
  • Alliant Energy
  • GE Healthcare
  • Harley-Davidson
  • IBM
  • John Deere
  • Kimberly-Clark
  • Kohler Company
  • Kraft Foods
  • M&I Bank
  • Nokia
  • Pfizer
  • Pioneer Surgical Technology
  • State Farm Insurance
  • United Way
  • UW Hospitals and Clinics
  • Virchow Krause