University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive Education was named the “Best School for Continuing Education” by  Corporate Report Wisconsin magazine in its “Best of Wisconsin Business” competition. More than 2,600 subscribers cast ballots online.

Associate Professor Charles A. Krueger, who directs Financial Management offerings and is chair of Wisconsin Executive Education, accepted the award on behalf of the Wisconsin School of Business at a luncheon held June 12 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells. The top three finishers in 30 categories were honored.

Wisconsin Executive Education offers more than 200 open-enrollment courses on more than 80 business topics and 10 certificate series. It also offers custom programs designed for businesses and other organizations.

Corporate Report Wisconsin is a statewide magazine with readership largely composed of owners, presidents, CEOs, and board members.

The Financial Times has released its annual rankings of the world’s top executive education providers. The Wisconsin School of Business for the fifth consecutive year made the list of top providers, ranking 14th in the U.S. and 27th in the world in the publication’s combined ranking. Last year, the school ranked 13th in the U.S. and 23rd in the world.

For custom executive education programs, Wisconsin ranks 8th among U.S. schools for the second consecutive year (tied with Chicago Booth) and 19th in the world. Last year, it was ranked 15th in the world. In custom programs, Wisconsin ranks first in facilities and level of follow-up once participants return to the workplace. Wisconsin ranks sixth in overall value, program design and quality of faculty.

For open enrollment programs, Wisconsin Executive Education ranks 15th among the top providers in the U.S. and 29th in the world. Last year, it ranked 14th among the top providers in the U.S. and 30th in the world. Open enrollment programs rank 8th in quality of food and accommodation.

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The Financial Times rankings are based on feedback from course participants and a survey of business schools. The methodology includes data provided by the schools and a survey of more than 5,000 senior and general management course participants. This year, 55 schools participated in the open-enrollment category and 65 in the customized category. The ranking is based on 16 categories that include course design, faculty, teaching materials, facilities, program follow-up and quality of participants, among others.

A BusinessWeek article on how directors must be more proactive in tough economic times, highlights a corporate governance program of the Wisconsin School of Business, the Directors’ Summit™.


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