2008-2009PhD & M.S. Orientation Guide

CONTENTS

Section 1: PREPARATION

Enrollment 2

Registration 2

Transfer Credits 2

Computer Requirements 3

Section 2: ACADEMICS

Academic Year 6

Graduate School Academic Guidelines 6

University Accreditation 6

Business School Accreditation 6

Academic Calendar 6

Section 3: TUITION - YOUR INVESTMENT

Tuition and Fees 7

Residency for Tuition Purposes 7

Minnesota-Wisconsin Reciprocity 7

Budget 8

Student Budget 8

Section 4: STUDENT LIFE

Parking 9

Bus Service 9

Grainger Hall Facilities 10

Business Library 10

Section 5:

WISCONSIN SCHOOL

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I congratulate you on your recent admission to the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business. The high-caliber of our intensive busi-ness research programs at both the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Business levels are well recognized.

The driving force behind any great business school is the intellectual leadership of its faculty. Our faculty members are among the most published researchers in the nation in the most prestigious journals in their disciplines. Their strength in research is reflected in many ways:

•A nationwide study on research influence published in the Academy of Management Journal ranked the Wisconsin School of Business faculty 14th in the U.S. overall. Two departments — Marketing and Management and Human Resources —were ranked second in the nation.

•Research by our accounting faculty was ranked number one in the nation in a recent study published in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

•Research by our marketing faculty was ranked first in the nation in a study of research influ-ence in an article published by the American Marketing Association.

You are joining our school at an exciting time. In fall 2007, the school received a unique $85 million naming gift to preserve the Wiscon-sin School of Business name. A major portion of the gift is being used to retain our best faculty and add even more outstanding talent.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison as a whole is renowned for the advancement of research and scholarship. UW-Madison ranks third in the nation for research expenditures. It is second nationally in terms of federally funded research. Many of the disciplines of-fered for study in the university rank among the top 10 in the nation.

Whatever your long-range goals, Wisconsin School of Business faculty will challenge and support you in ways that will enable you to become the best and most productive you can be. I look forward to meeting you in the fall and to sharing what I am convinced will be one of the most valuable and influential times of your life.

Best regards,

Michael M. KnetterDean

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REGISTRATIONNewly admitted business students enroll for classes after consultation with their respective department advisor. After admission, you may contact your advisor by phone or email. See list of advisors, on the last page of this brochure. You must contact the PhD/MS Dean’s Office to receive permission to register after you have chosen your classes with your advisor.

To enroll in classes, you must first activate your NetID. Instructions will be sent to you in the summer. Following activation, you will select a login name which will allow you to access the My UW–Mad-ison web portal system and qualify you for registration.

FOR MS STUDENTS ONLY:Transfer CreditsSix credit hours of graduate level coursework may be transferred to the School of Business from another AACSB International institution. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is the professional association for college and university management education and the premier accrediting agency for bach-elor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. You may check to see if your University is listed by going to: http://www.aacsb.edu.

To transfer credits, the course(s) must have been completed with a letter grade of “B” or better within two years of entering the M.S. program. Correspondence courses are unacceptable for transfer or degree credit. In order to process your request, you must submit a completed Course Equivalency Form. Forms may be obtained from the PhD/MS Coordinator.

Deferral of AdmissionThe Wisconsin School of Business does not offer deferred admission. Candidates seeking admis-sion for a later semester must re-apply. Applica-tion fees are good for one academic year only. For re-application instructions, please contact the PhD/MS Program Office.

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COMPUTER REQUIREMENTSThe Wisconsin School of Business requires all incoming graduate students to own or have access to a personal computer and have a working knowledge of its operating system. Students have indicated that individual ownership of a personal computer or laptop is preferable.

The Current Computing EnvironmentThe business school supports various micro-com-puting labs. Labs are meant to supplement your own micro-computing resources while you are on campus.

The primary microcomputers used in large commercial enterprises are compatible with those running Microsoft Windows. In view of the domi-nant position of Windows computers in the business world, we urge you to make this your computing platform. Excellent brands include IBM, Dell, Sony, Gateway, HP and others.

Approximately 95 percent of business students, staff and faculty use Windows computers. A number of courses at the Wisconsin School of Business require the use of specialized software ranging from spreadsheets to econometric modeling. Software is available for most, though not all, of the

applications used in the graduate courses. In the event that a course requires software not available on your home computer, you may want to take advantage of a computer in one of our computing laboratories.

What if I already own a computer?If you already own a computer, laptop and printer, they should meet the minimum requirements outlined below. Earlier generation PCs, for example a 386-based IBM compatible, will not provide enough memory or the proper interfaces needed to interact with the University’s systems.

If you own an IBM-compatible computer that does not meet the minimum requirements, we suggest an upgrade to meet the specified specifications.

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The Wisconsin School of Business is a Windows shop. Most Business faculty and the Computer Labs use PCs with a Windows Operating System. The school recommends the following configuration:

Minimum Recommended(Already possess a computer) (Need to purchase a system)

DesktopPentium IV Processor 1.6 Ghz or higher Dual Core Processor

Windows XP Windows XP

2 GB of RAM 2000 MB of RAM

40 GB Hard Drive 160 GB Hard Drive or higher

56.6 fax/modem 56.6 fax/modem

Network card Network card

Color monitor Color Monitor

Mouse Mouse

Sound card and speakers Sound card and speakers

CD-ROM CD-RW/DVD

Laptop Pentium or Dual Core Processor

Windows XP

2 GB or ram

40 GB Hard drive or larger

56.6 fax/modem

Network card

Wi-Fi b/g

Optional (highly recommended): USB Flash drive.

Please note: the minimum configurations are pro-vided for individuals that already possess a computer system. If you must purchase equipment, we recommend you obtain the “Ideal” configuration in order to interface with the university and business school.

Grainger Hall and many university libraries have been configured for a WiFi connection, or Wireless Internet. Access to wireless is available throughout the university.

What about access to the university centralized computing services?The university offers students a wide variety of centralized computing services, including electronic mail, network-based portable data storage (electronic student lockers), access to the Dow Jones/News Re-trieval system, the ability to search the UW–Madison Library system for books and periodicals electroni-cally, World Wide Web access and more.

What about software?The Wisconsin School of Business supports a wide variety of software packages including most Micro-soft, Adobe and statistical packages. An agreement between the UW-Madison and Microsoft allows students to purchase the Office Professional bundle and other software at a reduced rate. You buy this software ahead of time at http://wiscsoftware.wisc.edu/wisc/.

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The following software is also available for use in the PhD or Master’s Graduate Computer Labs.

Word Processing: Word processing is useful for everything from resumes to classroom assignments. You can print your final copy for a nominal fee on any of several laser printers available in the computing laboratories. MS Word is the most popular word processor with many students, and is installed on all laboratory IBM-compatible computers.

Spreadsheets: Spreadsheets are a ubiquitous business tool, and MS Excel is the most popular spreadsheet program with students.

Statistics: Excel is the statistics program used in other introductory business statistics classes. Sas is used as the major statistical package of choice for complex statistical analysis

Presentations/Graphics: The preferred presentation software is PowerPoint.

Microsoft Office Professional is a suite that bundles MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access (database development) together at a reduced rate. Microsoft Office is an excellent package; if you purchase this suite, please select the version that contains MS Access. The school suggests that students acquire and familiarize themselves with the software before classes begin.

How am I going to pay for this computer equipment?If you are applying for financial aid, UW-Madison will adjust your eligibility to include the price of a computer, printer and software. For domestic students, the financial aid budget allotment for computer equipment is $3,000.

Final words regarding PC requirementsWe suggest you consider purchasing equipment that will also meet your needs after you graduate. You should consider a Windows-based operating system if you are going to be purchasing a new computer, as they are competitively priced and will probably satisfy your technology needs for the next two to three years. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Technology Support Center (phone: 608-262-6868), or DoIt (e-mail: information@doit.wisc.edu; phone: 608-264-3648).

The Division of Information Technology (DoIt) sup-ports and sells a variety of computer hardware and software. Their prices are competitive; however, you can purchase equipment from a variety of retail stores either in your current community or once you arrive on campus. You may also visit DoIt’s website for up-to-date pricing information: http://techstore.doit.wisc.edu.

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ACADEMIC YEARThe academic year is made up of two 15-week semesters, beginning in early September and ending in mid-May. You will have a winter break between the fall and spring semesters and another break in the middle of the spring semester. Gradu-ate classes are usually offered Mondays through Thursdays. Most classes are held between 8:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Doctoral students should expect to be present on campus frequently when not in class.

Graduate School Academic GuidelinesAcademic Guidelines, produced by the UW-Madi-son Graduate School, provides information about Graduate School academic and administrative policies and procedures. Copies are available from the Document Center located on the second floor of Bascom Hall, or on the web at:www.wisc.edu/grad/guidelines/.

AccreditationThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA-CIHE). The university, which was first accredited in 1913, has been a

charter member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since the association’s founding in 1895. UW-Madison was last reviewed by NCA-CIHE in April 1999.

North Central Association of Colleges and Schoolswww.ncacihe.org/ 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400Chicago, IL 60602Phone: 1-800-621-7440

The Wisconsin School of Business has been accred-ited by AACSB International - The Association to Ad-vance Collegiate Schools of Business, since 1916. It was reaccredited in 2001. The UW-Madison School of Business is a founding member of AACSB, the pre-mier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.

AACSB Internationalwww.aacsb.edu 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750Tampa, FL 33602-5730 USATel: 813-769-6500 Fax: 813-769-6559

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Spring SemesterInstruction Begins January 20, 2009Spring Recess March 14-22, 2009Last Day of Classes May 8, 2009Final Exams May 10-16, 2009

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2008-2009

Fall SemesterInstruction Begins September 2, 2008Thanksgiving Recess November 27-30, 2008Last Day of Classes December 12, 2008Final Exams December 14-20, 2008

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Tuition is set by the Wisconsin State Legislature. Tuition rates for 2008-2009 will be available in August 2008. Students should anticipate a tuition increase of ten percent for each year of the program.

Segregated fees (fees for health service, Memorial Union membership, intramural sports, bus pass and student activities) are included in the tuition total. Comprehensive health and dental insur-ance should be purchased separately.

Tuition is due approximately two weeks after the start of the semester. Tuition bills are generated after you register for classes. The total tuition bill is based on the number of credits for which you are registered. Most full-time graduate business students enroll in 9-12 credits per semester.

See also: Tuition and Fees Schedulehttp://registrar.wisc.edu/students/fees_tuition/tuition.php

Residency for Tuition PurposesWisconsin residency for tuition purposes is determined prior to enrollment and remains constant for the duration of your program.

Minnesota-Wisconsin ReciprocityMinnesota residents may be eligible for reduced fees as a participant in the Minnesota-Wisconsin reciprocity agreement. Students certified under this agreement, although classified as non-resi-dents, are assessed comparable instructional fees in effect at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus, plus the segregated fees assessed all UW-Madison graduate students.

See also:Minnesota Higher Education Services Officewww.mheso.state.mn.us

Tuition

TUITION AND FEES 2007-2008

Resident $5,549/semester $11,098/academic yearNonresident $13,268/semester $26,536/academic yearMN Resident $12,055/semester $24,110/academic year

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Merit-based Financial Aid (Scholarships, Fellowships and Assistantships)

All qualified domestic and international applicants are eligible to apply for merit-based financial assistance through the School of Busi-ness. However, not all programs offer financial assistance each year. The complete application for admission (including an Application for Merit-based Financial Assistance) is all that is required for consideration.

Applications completed by the financial aid deadline receive priority consideration for schol-arships, fellowships and assistantships. Since many project assistantship (PA) and teaching assistantship (TA) positions require special skills sets; these may remain open until a suitable can-didate is identified.

Information from your Application for Merit-based Financial Assistance is available to profes-sors and staff in the Wisconsin School of Business who are seeking to fill open PA and TA positions. The information remains on file for one year, in case a suitable position becomes available mid-term.

BUDGETAt the University of Wisconsin-Madison, you will find academic strength across a wide variety of programs, faculty noted for outstanding teaching and research, one of the finest business school facilities in the country, and a superb track record for placing graduates. Overall, Wisconsin pro-vides a tremendous value in graduate education.

As a state university, the graduate program at the UW-Madison offers one of the lowest tuition rates among peer institutions.

STUDENT BUDGET

The following may be helpful in estimating your student budget.

Food and housing (12 months) $10,520Incidentals (clothing, transportation, personal items) $3,493Books and supplies $930Health insurance (12 months) $1,644(required for international students only)

TOTAL $16,587

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STUDENT LIFEParkingParking permits for students are limited to Cam-pus Lot 60, located on the far west side of cam-pus. Priority is given to students who commute from outside of Madison. A small number of daily permits and metered parking spaces are available in Campus Lot 7 under Grainger Hall. The nearest city parking lot is located near the corner of University Avenue and Lake Street.

Bus ServiceBus passes are included in your student fees, so taking the bus is one of the most popu-lar and convenient modes of transportation around campus. Once you have been issued a valid student ID, you can pick up your bus pass. Passes are valid on any Madison Metro bus route. The campus loop bus travels from student housing on the far west side of campus to the Memorial Union on the east side of campus. The campus loop bus is free and requires no identification to ride. Metro bus maps and schedule are available on most buses and the Information Place on campus and online. Bus stops are identified by blue signs that list the routes served at that stop.

A link to route and schedule information: www.ci.madison.wi.us/metro/metro.html

Master’s Students Computer Labs The business school has nearly 200 computers available throughout the building for student use. A computer lab dedicated to graduate student use is conveniently located next to the Gradu-ate Student Commons. Computer hardware and software are regularly upgraded to assure that students have access to the latest technology.

PhD Students Computer LabThe business school has one lab for doctoral students. The computer lab is located within the PhD/MS Programs Office. Computer hardware and software are regularly upgraded to assure that students have access to the latest technology.

Computer AccessUW-Madison students receive a free web-based email account. Students are required to use their My UW address; all official correspondence is sent to that address.

The Wisconsin School of Business was the first building on campus to offer a wireless network, called “Wireless WiscWorld.” With a laptop, wireless network card and a UW-Madison Net ID account, students may access the network without plugging into a data jack. Wireless WiscWorld is a portable, fast and convenient way for students to check email, seek information on the web and obtain course materials.

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Multimedia LabThe multimedia lab is available to business faculty, students and staff to produce multimedia presentations. It is equipped with a color printer, scanner and equipment for digitizing video.

Directors’ RoomThis facility on Grainger Hall’s fourth floor, provides video-conferencing capability plus the latest state-of-the-art technology for computer-driven, slide or video presentations. It can be used for interactive interviews, lectures and discussions. It also serves as mock boardroom. Activity in the boardroom or gallery can be recorded on camera for later use.

Study RoomsStudy rooms can be booked through the Business Library for group meetings. Each study room has tables, whiteboards and computer data ports with access to the school’s network. These study rooms are located on the 2nd floor of the library, and throughout Grainger Hall.

Food ServiceFor busy students, Grainger Hall offers a wide range of beverages, snacks, sandwiches and meals in the new restaurant and dining hall located on the first floor in the new MBA wing (opening Fall 2008). You will also find a full-service coffee kiosk near the restaurant.

Business Library The Business Library located on the second floor offers electronic access to databases across campus and around the world. Study carrels, study tables and periodicals are located on the main level of the library. Library stacks and study rooms are located on the upper level.

Many of the resources of the Business Library can be accessed from office or home.

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LIBRARY RESOURCESABI/Inform BloombergBusiness Source Elite Dun & Bradstreet EconLit Factiva Lexis/Nexis Web of Knowledge Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage

There is complete listing or the Business Library’s Electronic Resources at the following url: http://business.library.wisc.edu

There is also a listing of all of the research data-bases available at the School of Business. The list includes such resources as:

Compustat CRSPDatastream ExecuCompRDNA Global New Issues Mergers & Acquisitions VentureXpert

The complete listing of these research database resources is available at the following url: http://business.library.wisc.edu/ Faculty_Services/facultyservices_databases.htm

Outside of the Business Library there are some additional libraries that would be of interest to doctoral students

Memorial Library:Memorial Library is the principal research facility on campus for the humanities and social sci-ences. The largest single library collection in the state of Wisconsin is housed in Memorial Library--more than three million volumes. In addition to the book collection, the library also houses an extensive periodical collection, a large selection of domestic and foreign newspapers, an exten-sive collection of microform items, the University Archives, study halls, a 120-station computer InfoLab, and a copy center.

Data and Program Library Service(http://dpls.dacc.wisc.edu/collection.html)The Data and Program Library Service (DPLS), located in the Social Science Building (Room 3308) is the central repository of data collections used by the social science research community at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Its mission is to promote academic research by facilitating the use of secondary research materials. The col-lection includes major surveys from a variety of distributors, U.S. government data, and locally produced archival datasets.

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Services:There are a number of services that the General Library System of the University provides to its constituency that doctoral students will appreciate.

Book Retrieval: 1-3 Business Days Request that books listed in MadCat be delivered to another UW-Madison library for pick-up.

UW System Borrowing: 2-4 Business Days Request that books or media owned by another UW campus be delivered to a UW-Madison library for pick up.

Library Express: 1-3 Business Days On Campus; Longer for Off-Campus RequestsHave articles and book chapters delivered to your desktop.

Notes for Students with DisabilitiesThe McBurney Disability Resource Center pro-vides academic support services (disability man-agement advising, note taking, sign language and oral interpreting, alternative testing, reader/taping services, access to large print and Braille materi-als, mobility assistance and access to adaptive technology); disability-related program access services (specialized orientation, registration and financial aid assistance, accessible parking, liai-son to University, federal, state and community agencies, academic adjustments, physical access

evaluation, advocacy, and in-service training for faculty and staff); and information and referral services. Students are encouraged to contact the center as early as possible to arrange for services and to contact their local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) office.

The McBurney Disability Resource Centerwww.dcs.wisc.edu/mcb/ 1305 Linden Drive, Room 155 Madison, WI 53715 Phone: 608/263-2741 (voice) or 608/263-6393 (TTY) Email: mcburney@uwmadmail.services.wisc.edu

Business Learning CenterThe primary mission of the Academic Support Services is to help students excel by providing ancillary academic support in quantitatively based business-related courses. Support Services staff work in small groups with students to help reinforce their understanding of the materials presented in class. Graduate business classes supported by the center include accounting, finance, managerial economics, statistics and macroeconomics.

Business Learning Centerwww.bus.wisc.edu/blc 2240 Grainger Hall975 University AvenueMadison, WI 53706

ADMINISTRATIONDean Mike Knetter mknetter@bus.wisc.edu

Senior Associate Dean Jim Johannes jjohannes@bus.wisc.edu

Associate Dean for Research and PhD ProgramsAric Rindfleisch arindfleisch@bus.wisc.edu

ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Department Chair Jon Davis jdavis@bus.wisc.edu Ph.D. Advisor Holly Skaife hskaife@bus.wisc.edu

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE Department Chair Joan Schmit jschmit@bus.wisc.eduPh.D. Jed Frees jfrees@bus.wisc.eduM.S. Advisor Kirk Peter kpeter@bus.wisc.edu

FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND BANKINGDepartment Chair Jim Hodder jhodder@bus.wisc.eduPh.D. Advisor Toni Whited twhited@bus.wisc.eduM.S. Advisor (QMF) David Brown dbrown@bus.wisc.edu

MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCESDepartment Chair Randy Dunham rdunham@bus.wisc.eduPh.D. Advisor Charlie Trevor ctrevor@bus.wisc.edu

MARKETINGDepartment Chair Craig Thompson cthompson@bus.wisc.edu Ph.D Advisor Aric Rindfleisch arindfleisch@bus.wisc.edu

OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENTDepartment Chair Jim Morris jmorris@bus.wisc.eduPh.D. Advisor Greg DeCroix gdecroix@bus.wisc.edu

REAL ESTATE AND URBAN LAND ECONOMICSDepartment Chair Steve Malpezzi smalpezzi@bus.wisc.eduPh.D. Advisor Morris Davis mdavis@bus.wisc.edu

RESEARCH PROGRAMS OFFICE AND PH.D./M.S. DEAN’S OFFICE3111 GRAINGER HALL

Assistant Dean for Research Programs Philip Miller pjmiller@bus.wisc.eduAssistant Director for Research Programs Belle Heberling bheberling@bus.wisc.edu

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (offices, keys, building hours and operations)Building Supervisor Cheryl Schroud cschroud@bus.wisc.edu

WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DIRECTORY