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Applied Security Analysis Program Hailed by Smart Money Magazine

December 11, 2006

The Applied Security Analysis Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is featured as producer of  top fund managers in the January issue of  Smart Money magazine, now on news stands.

“Where are the next crop of top-rated fund managers coming from?” the magazine asks. “Nope, it’s not Harvard or Wharton. Take a look at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.”

The article examines the 36-year history of the program and tracks the experiences of current MBA students in the Applied Security Analysis Program, as they manage real portfolios totaling $44 million. The article follows students as they make presentations to sometimes hard-to-impress investment professionals, most of whom are ASAP alumni, who serve as board of directors. The article explores the reasons behind the success of the “rigorous program.”   

According to the article, Wisconsin has “quietly produced some of the best mutual fund managers in the country, including Bill Nygren of Oakmark and Fidelity’s Stephen Petersen.”

Eight other Wisconsin alumni who are prominent investment managers are also featured:

• Michael Casey, Cliffwood Partners
• William Frels, Mairs and Power
• Foster Friess, Friess Associates/Brandywine Funds
• Jill Greueninger, Mason Street Advisors/Northwestern Mutual
• Brian Hellmer, Northern Capital Management
• Betsi Hill, Credit Suisse
• Ted Kellner, Fiduciary Management
• Jay Sekelsky,   Madison Investment Advisors

The article also outlines the impressive credentials of students enrolled in the Applied Security Analysis career specialization of the Wisconsin MBA, many of whom turned down admission at other top business schools due to the reputation of the ASAP program.