The UW-Stevens Point MBA is not like other MBAs. Our focus is YOUR skill development. It’s not just theory; it’s practical, useful and career-ready. Classes are developed by educators with industry experience to meet employers’ needs. You will gain marketable skills in the most sought-after areas of business including analytics, communication, economics, finance, leadership, management and marketing. Visit uwsp.edu/mba for more info.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making
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Ways To Power Up Your Career 5 At the Sentry School of Business and Economics, earning your Master of Business Administration in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making is more than personal growth – it’s a transformation.
YOUR MBA Journey
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IMPACTFUL NETWORKS
APPLIED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
REGIONAL ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT
“What I found is that leadership comes in different forms.” – Ann Ilagan, MBA graduate
LOCAL CLASSES Attend evening classes on your Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau campus in a combined in-person and online/virtual format. We also offer 100% online classes to fit your schedule and lifestyle. PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS Engage in classes, projects, events and mentoring with experienced business leaders and educators. IN-DEMAND SKILLS Learn the leadership skills that employers consider when hiring and promoting. ACCELERATED LEARNING Complete your degree in as few as 12 to 24 months. Most classes are completed in eight weeks. BRAND RECOGNITION Choose a school with a brand. The Universities of Wisconsin and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) are respected by employers. Through this program, you’ll develop emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and practical leadership skills to guide teams, drive decisions and create lasting impact. You’ll gain tools to influence regional development and help build thriving communities. This is professional development with purpose – where your transformation fuels economic advancement.
EXPERIENCE THAT Matters Our classes are developed by educators with focused industry, research and teaching experience. We are ready to prepare you to meet employers’ needs.
Derek Bell, MS, CWP Executive Educator; Vice-President of Solutions and Clinical Operations at Vital WorkLife
Deborah Beyer, DBA, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Finance; Director of Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership
Tim McKeough, MBA Executive Educator; President of Q Up Success, LLC
Matt Meis, MBA, CISSP Executive Educator; President of DomainAlarm
Kevin Neuman, Ph.D. Assistant Dean; Head of the Sentry School of Business and Economics
Adam Olson, MBA Graduate Program Director; Executive Educator; Principal of Westward Capital, LLC
Jodie Gardner, MBA, PMP Executive Educator, Vice President of ProjectWise Consulting, LLC
Brian Krolczyk, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Executive Health; Director of Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate
Lyna Matesi, Ph.D. Academic Director for Graduate and Professional Programs; Associate Professor of Management
Ricardo Boeing, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Marketing; Director of Internships
James Servi, Ph.D., MBA Assistant Professor of Management; Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army; Founder/President of JAMPS Strategic Development
Chris Spranger, MBA, CMBB Executive Educator; CEO of Spranger Business Solutions
Scott Wallace, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, Director of Center for Business and Economic Insight
Robert Walsh, MBA Executive Educator; CFO of Sullivan Goulette and Wilson, Ltd.
“I really appreciate the hybrid aspect. I love that I can go to campus and be with other students while also having online courses. “My degree is enhancing what I already do, and I’m already applying what I’ve learned at my job. It’s been more than I expected in a very positive way. Don’t be afraid. If you want to go back to school, go for it.” – Ben Lee, MBA Candidate and CEO Of Staab Construction VOICES THAT Inspire
“The course Business 734 - Organizational Wellness transforms future leaders into wellness champions – equipping them to build workplaces where people thrive, not just perform. We don’t just talk about wellbeing – we live it, practice it and lead with it, because meaningful work starts with a meaningful life.” – Derek Bell, Executive Educator for Organizational Wellness
“Best Program Ever. The world should be taking this!” – Lada Xiong Vang, MBA graduate
“During this experience, I made lifelong connections, learned so much about myself and embraced a
growth mindset.” – Krystal Rahlf, MBA graduate MBA
BIG IDEAS FOR What’s Next Influence individuals, teams and organizations to achieve goals and manage change through our courses and fully virtual graduate certificates . Credits earned from our graduate certificates can be directly applied towards an MBA if admitted to the program.
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CURRICULUM Core Business
CERTIFICATES Applied Management
9 Credits
15 Credits
• Managing Budgets • Project Management • Developing Skills to Lead and Manage • Managerial Leadership through Applied Decision-Making Community And Economic Impact 9 Credits • Talent Management and Workforce Development • Impact Leadership Seminar • Analysis of Macroeconomic Conditions for Business Leadership Wellness Leadership 9 Credits • Building Expertise in Health and Wellness • Organizational Wellness • NeuroLeadership: Mastering Resilience and High Performance Artificial Intelligence For Business Strategy 3 Credits • AI Platforms and Tools • AI-Driven Data Visualization • Strategic AI Applications
• Leadership • Finance • Management • Marketing • Data Analytics • Business Communication Community and Economic Impact
9 Credits 9 Credits
Specialized Electives
Professional Development 3 Credits TOTAL CREDITS 36
DECIDE TO Lead Step into a program built for doers, thinkers and changemakers.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Undergraduate Degree • Official Transcripts
• Exam Scores or Waiver • Professional Resume • Letter of Intent (discussing experiences and goals) • Three Professional or Academic References
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN A BUSINESS DISCIPLINE? No, the Sentry School MBA serves professionals with varied academic backgrounds. WHEN CAN I ENROLL IN COURSES? Anytime! We offer classes year-round: fall, winter, spring and summer. WILL I BE ABLE TO BALANCE CONTINUED EDUCATION WITH MY BUSY LIFE? Absolutely, Yes! Our program is flexible and every schedule is individually customized.
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CONTACT US uwsp.edu/mba mbainfo@uwsp.edu
Adam Olson Graduate Program Director 715-346-3035 adam.olson@uwsp.edu
Tanya Saxton MBA Adviser; Administrator 715-346-2130 tanya.saxton@uwsp.edu
Kim Carroll MBA Administrative Asst. 715-346-3073 kim.carroll@uwsp.edu
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics PG000017000-FD0136-FN0600 420 College of Professional Studies 1901 Fourth Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481
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