Consortium and contractual programs

The UW Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program is a partnership of UW-La Crosse, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Stout.

Nearly every medical organization needs compassionate leaders who have in-depth knowledge of healthcare systems and the ability to manage in today’s dynamic and complex healthcare environments. In the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program students learn strategic management skills through coursework that focuses on the specialized needs of healthcare. Graduates will be qualified for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings, urban to rural.

The Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia, the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse (UWL) Biology Department, and the Viterbo University School of Nursing have partnered to develop a program to meet the specific needs of the nurse anesthetist student during their doctoral education.

The School of Anesthesia operates within the Mayo Clinic Health System campus in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Students are taught in a didactic and clinical setting over three years of full-time consecutive study.

The 36-credit University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium program, a partnership with three AACSB accredited business schools within the Universities of Wisconsin (UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, and UW Oshkosh), is designed for a variety of students—business people, engineers, health care providers and others interested in moving ahead in their careers. Students will gain a broad, practical understanding of business, develop skills needed to manage change and recognize the opportunities it creates, and learn guidelines for confronting situations in an ethical and socially responsible manner. The UW MBA Consortium offers opportunities for taking 10 credits of online MBA electives. Getting an MBA has helped our graduates obtain the promotions they sought, move into new professions or start and manage their own businesses.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program is a partnership of UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior. Cyber threats are more than a business issue; they are a national security issue. Across the country, private businesses and government agencies are searching for cybersecurity professionals at an increasingly high rate, yet there is a significant shortage of candidates that have the skills to protect organizations against cyber attacks.  

The 100% online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Cybersecurity will provide students with skills that meet current market demands. The program’s core curriculum addresses the fundamentals of cybersecurity, featuring courses in security planning, risk assessment, and communication. Once students complete the core courses, they will choose to pursue a unique track of study. Students may choose to complete more than one track. The program’s four tracks of study give students the opportunity to tailor the degree to match their interests and career ambitions. The tracks are: Digital Forensics, Cyber Response, Governance & Leadership, Security Architecture 

The UW Master of Science in IT Management program is a collaboration of UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior. The Master’s curriculum focuses on the evolving relationship between information technology and business strategy, positioning graduates for success in tech leadership roles such as IT director, IT project manager, senior developer and senior software engineer, and even CTO or CIO. 

The courses in the UW IT Management program are structured in three distinct, “stackable” graduate certificates: IT Leadership, Enterprise Infrastructure, and IT Operations. Designed with students in mind, the program certificates can be completed independently of each other, allowing students the flexibility to determine the path best suited to their career goals. There are no course prerequisites, so students can complete courses and certificates in any order they choose. As students complete each certificate, they’ll earn marketable credentials that will elevate them to the next level of their career. When they complete all three certificates, students can add a Capstone course and project to earn the master’s degree.  

The Master of Science in Data Science program is a partnership of UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior. 

Data science is one of the fastest-growing professions of the 21st century, with the potential to impact nearly every sector of the global economy. A UW Master of Science in Data Science degree can be the foundation for a variety of lucrative occupations. Many of our graduates achieve  director, manager and senior level positions in an array of data fields. 

The data science master’s degree program will teach students how to harness the power of big data using the latest tools and analytical methods. Students will learn how to clean, organize, analyze, and interpret data to derive meaning and impact business decisions. Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to solve problems using data, in virtually any industry including healthcare, computer science, information technology, retail, marketing, manufacturing, transportation, communication, education, insurance, finance, science, security, law enforcement, and more. 

In the Data Science Graduate Certificate program, students learn skills that help them advance in their current jobs, gain a competitive edge in the job market, or change careers entirely. Students do not need a technical background. In fact, students come from a wide variety of work experiences, including engineering, statistics, mathematics, business, marketing, healthcare and many other fields. 

The Leading Fintech Transformation and Emerging Technologies in Fintech Graduate Certificates are a partnership of UW-La Crosse and UW-Parkside. Technology is rapidly transforming the financial industry. Across the country, financial institutions are searching for strategic leaders who understand technology’s impact on the financial space and know how to deliver innovative solutions. Now is the time for students to prepare themselves to take advantage of the surge in fintech career opportunities. Learn how to meet the demands of the changing landscape of finance and become a leader in this emerging field. 

The online University of Wisconsin Graduate Certificate in Leading Fintech Transformation provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply fintech solutions to business problems. This program positions students as a standout to employers by combining technical expertise with deep knowledge of the financial industry. 

The University of Wisconsin Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technologies in Fintech teaches students how to apply technical innovation to the unique financial services environment. As a 100 percent online program, the certificate combines the talent and resources of two University of Wisconsin campuses. As an online student, the degree will be the same respected University of Wisconsin degree earned by on-campus students.  

The Digital Marketing Analytics and Digital Marketing Management Graduate Certificates are a partnership of UW-La Crosse and UW-Parkside. With new technologies and platforms emerging at a rapid pace, digital marketing managers are challenged to assess and determine the best methods to reach their target audience in a cost effective and measurable way. Students learn how to integrate these tools while helping their team reach their strategic objectives. 

In the online  UW Digital Marketing Analytics Graduate Certificate, students will learn how to use the latest tools and technologies to analyze their customer data, helping to improve campaign performance. Gain the skills to integrate technical digital marketing data into actionable intelligence.   

The online UW Digital Marketing Management Graduate Certificate will provide students with the skills to advance through marketing leadership and management positions. Build a solid foundation of knowledge that integrates technical skills with a strategic vision and deliver the digital marketing initiatives needed to succeed. 

Clinical Laboratory Science students who select to complete the required clinical at Mayo Clinic or Hennepin Healthcare enroll at the practicum site rather than at UW-La Crosse. The courses taken during the clinical meet UW-La Crosse CLI program requirements. The student must request an official transcript be sent to UW-La Crosse from the clinical site. Upon successful completion of the clinical and all other graduation requirements, the students are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from UW-La Crosse. Mayo Clinic and Hennepin Healthcare grant a Certificate of Completion for their program. 

Nuclear Medicine Technology students who select to complete the required year-long clinical at the Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS) enroll at MSHS rather than at UW-La Crosse. The courses taken during the year-long clinical at MSHS meet UW-La Crosse NMT program requirements. The student must request an official transcript to be sent to UW-La Crosse from MSHS. Upon successful completion of the clinical and all other graduation requirements, the students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree from UW-La Crosse. The Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS) grants a Certificate of Completion in Nuclear Medicine Technology. 

Radiologic technology students who are admitted to the Northcentral Technical College radiography program, will complete the required two year-long program at the Northcentral Technical College (NTC) enroll at NTC rather than at UW-La Crosse. The courses taken during the two year-long program at NTC meet the UW-La Crosse RAD program requirements. The student must request an official transcript be sent to UW-La Crosse from NTC. Upon successful completion of the program and all other graduation requirements, the students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree from UW-La Crosse. The Northcentral (NTC) grants an Associates Degree in radiologic technology.

General vascular students who are admitted to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) to complete the required two year-long program at the MCSHS enroll at MCSHS rather than at UW-La Crosse. The courses taken during the two year-long program at MCSHS meet UW-La Crosse DMS-General/Vascular Program requirements. The student must request an official transcript be sent to UW-La Crosse from MCSHS. Upon successful completion of the program and all other graduation requirements, the students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree from UW-La Crosse. The Mayo School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) grants a certificate of completion in diagnostic medical sonography. 

Echocardiography students who are admitted to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) to complete the required two year-long program at the MCSHS enroll at MCSHS rather than at UW-La Crosse. The courses taken during the two year-long program at MCSHS meet UW-La Crosse DMS-Echocardiography/Vascular Program requirements. The student must request an official transcript be sent to UW-La Crosse from MCSHS. Upon successful completion of the program and all other graduation requirements, the students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree from UW-La Crosse. The Mayo School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) grants a certificate of completion in echocardiography.