How to Apply for the Executive MBA

The WashU Olin Executive MBA is designed for accomplished professionals who bring significant leadership experience and perspective to the classroom. Our admissions process takes a holistic approach, considering your professional achievements, leadership experience, career goals and the perspective you'll bring to the cohort.

 

Fall 2027 Executive MBA Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration for available scholarships and enrollment benefits.

Early Enrollment Deadline: December 15, 2026

Candidates admitted and enrolled by December 15 receive complimentary enrollment in an eligible Olin Executive Education course during Spring 2027. Contact our admissions team for eligible courses and details.

Executive MBA Class 63 begins August 22, 2027.

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Executive MBA Application Details

Our application is straightforward and designed to help us understand your experience, goals and fit for the Executive MBA. There is no application fee.

Have questions about your application timeline, program fit or the admissions process? Contact our admissions team.

This admissions process applies to the Executive MBA–St. Louis program only. For information about applying to our global Executive MBA programs, visit the admissions pages for Executive MBA Mumbai (IIT Bombay) or Executive MBA Shanghai (Fudan University).

  • Required Materials

    Applicants are required to submit:

     

    • Professional resume

    • Personal statement
      At WashU Olin, we value the diverse experiences, leadership perspectives, and professional journeys our students bring to the classroom. Please describe the experiences that have shaped your leadership perspective and decision to pursue the Executive MBA at this stage in your career. We also encourage you to share your professional goals, what you hope to gain from the WashU Olin experience, and how you expect the program to support your continued growth as a leader. Recommended length: 500 words.

    • Academic transcripts
      For admitted candidates who ultimately choose to enroll at Olin, we require the submission of official transcripts prior to the start of the program.

  • Optional Materials

    Applicants may also choose to submit:

     

    • Leadership Goals Essay
      What leadership, organizational or professional impact do you hope to make over the next 5–10 years, and how do you believe the Executive MBA will support those goals? Recommended length: 150–250 words.

    • Why WashU Olin Essay
      What distinguishes WashU Olin from other programs you are considering, and why is that important to you? 250-word maximum.

    • Additional Information Essay
      Share any additional information not addressed elsewhere in your application that would help the Admissions Committee assess your candidacy.

    • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
      Not required, but candidates who have scores may choose to submit them for consideration.

Scholarship Consideration

A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available, including the Dean’s Scholarship and select Olin Academic Research Center scholarships. Awards are based on a holistic review of professional achievements, leadership potential and overall application strength. Applicants seeking scholarship consideration are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Scholarship Essay (250–500 words): Briefly describe your professional accomplishments, leadership experience and any additional context you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. You may also share how scholarship support would help you pursue and maximize the value of the WashU Olin Executive MBA.

What Happens After You Apply?

After you submit your application, a member of the Executive MBA admissions team will contact you to schedule an admissions interview. This conversation is an opportunity for us to learn more about your experience and goals and for you to learn more about the program.

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Transcripts and Academic Records

Applicants must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by the time of enrollment. Most international three-year degrees meet this requirement.

For application review: Unofficial transcripts are accepted and must include all coursework completed and grades received. Separate transcripts for study abroad or transfer coursework are not required if the courses, grades and credit hours appear on the transcript from the degree-granting institution.

If admitted and enrolling: Official transcripts must be submitted no later than two weeks before the start of orientation programming. If you included standardized test scores in your application, official scores must also be submitted by this deadline.

Official transcripts may be submitted:

  1. Electronically:
    Sent directly from your university or an authorized transcript provider to OlinGradAdmissions@wustl.edu.

  2. By mail:
    Washington University in St. Louis
    Olin Business School
    Graduate Program Admissions Office
    Knight Hall 310, CB 1156
    One Brookings Drive
    St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

  3. In person:
    An official transcript in a sealed university envelope may be delivered to the Graduate Programs Admissions Office in Knight Hall, Room 310.

International applicants: Academic documents must be submitted in both the original language and an English translation. Credential evaluations such as WES or ECE are not required. If your transcript does not show your degree and date of conferral, you will need to provide your diploma or equivalent documentation for verification before classes begin.

If you have not yet graduated, submit your official transcript from the degree-granting institution once it becomes available.

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Graduate Admissions

Olin Business School - Knight Hall
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.