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Why get an online degree?

UW–Madison Online embodies the superior qualities of our on-campus education and was developed specifically to fit into the busy world of people like you. For more information, visit our Ultimate Guide to Online Business Degrees.

Here are 6 reasons UW–Madison excels in online education:

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1. Flexibility

With no on-campus requirements, you can work from almost anywhere, usually at whatever time of day suits your schedule. While some courses may be live or have live elements to support your learning, most courses are designed to allow you to learn at times that are most convenient for you. Flexibility is baked into your UW–Madison Online degree.

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2. Personalization

You take the initiative for your learning, but you’re fully supported by teaching strategies focused on your needs. Your professors know you’ll contribute knowledge and experience during class, resulting in a better outcome for everyone.

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3. Prestige

Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is a world-class institution with a global reputation. U.S. News & World Report and others consistently rank us as a best public university, among the best graduate schools in the U.S. and a top global university. Not to mention a leading university in producing Fortune 500 CEOs and in national research spending every year since 1972.

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4. Quality

For more than 20 years, UW–Madison has offered online master’s degrees and certificates. The overwhelming majority of online students would recommend taking an online course here. The online learning environment is tailored to increase access for diverse student groups and remove barriers to your timely degree completion.

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5. Rigor

We’re all about active learning that supports your academic performance and your expectations.

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6. Community

We pride ourselves on the close relationships that students form with each other and with staff and faculty. The connections you make at UW–Madison Online will last a lifetime — and you’ll have the power of more than 400,000 UW–Madison alumni around the world invested in your career success.