UW-Madison executive education among world’s best

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times’ annual list of the world’s top executive education providers for the fifth consecutive year. In its May 15 business education section, the London-based Times ranked executive education programs throughout the world. UW–Madison was ranked 14th in the U.S. (28th in the world) in the publication’s overall ranking.

For open enrollment programs, UW–Madison was ranked 14th among the top providers in the U.S. and 26th in the world. For custom executive education programs, UW–Madison was ranked 21st among the U.S. schools and 32nd in the world. UW–Madison’s custom programs were also ranked fifth in the world for “value for money,” and its open programs were ranked seventh in the world for “repeat business and growth.”

The Fluno Center, where most UW–Madison executive education training is held, was ranked first in the world for food and accommodations in custom programs for the third year in a row. In open enrollment programs, Fluno was ranked third in the world for accommodations and second in the world for food. General manager Jeff Butler says, “We are pleased that our commitment to quality and service is reflected in the rankings. Every employee here at the Fluno Center is dedicated to creating the best experience possible for our guests.”

Roger Maclean, associate dean for executive education, adds: “We continue to focus on the quality and value of our corporate programs and appreciate the recognition of our efforts by our attendees and the Financial Times.”

According to Dean Michael Knetter, “Corporate training is an important component of the business education we offer to our constituents in Wisconsin, the United States and the world. We train leaders throughout their careers, from undergraduates to MBAs and Ph.D.s, and working professionals from entry-level to top-level executives.”

UW-Madison Executive Education offers more than 250 public seminars annually in more than 80 program areas, including 10 certificate series in topics such as basic management, mid-management, project management, marketing and operations management. UW–Madison also offers custom programming for a growing list of corporate clients in the United States and abroad. For further information, call 1-800-292-8964, (608) 441-7357.