MS in Finance


Combine your unique background, professional experience, personal strengths and finance knowledge to pave the way to a rewarding career.

Deepen your knowledge with hands-on, career-focused finance programs including corporate, quantitative and wealth management.

Master's in finance by the numbers


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finance degree

programs offered

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STEM-designated

programs:

Corporate Finance, Quantitative Finance and Wealth & Asset Management

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1:1 career support

with your career coach

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Bloomberg Labs

available to students

This program is a full-time program, requiring attendance in day courses. Due to the structured nature of the curriculum, there is limited flexibility in the days and times you will be in class, especially with your core required courses. If you are looking for a program geared towards working professionals, please check out our Flex MBA or Online Specialized Master’s for part-time programs.

Experiential learning


Gaining real-world experience in your graduate program is essential. That’s why all specialized master’s students have the option to take an experiential learning course during their program. Through our Center for Experiential Learning or the Wells Fargo Advisors Center for Finance and Accounting Research, you'll gain valuable, hands-on experience and build meaningful relationships with decision-makers near and far. Whether you work with a Fortune 500 company, startup or nonprofit, you build your resume and enhance your leadership and problem-solving skills.

Center for Experiential Learning

Career services


At WashU Olin, you receive personalized career services support from our team of certified career coaches in our Center for Career Engagement. Through 1:1 and group coaching sessions, career fairs, workshops, alumni networking events, and much more, you are well-prepared to succeed in your chosen field. And as a WashU alum, you’ll be joining a network of supportive and engaged alumni making an impact around the world.

Ask a MS in Finance student

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Xinsheng (Jessica) Yu

MS in Wealth and Asset Management

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    Forest Park is my go-to spot for jogging, walking, and picnics with friends. It's conveniently located near the school.

    Expected Graduation

    2025

    Residence

    Shanghai, China

    Education

    Shanghai University, Finance

    Involvement

    Olin Finance Club

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Yifan (William) Wu

MS in Wealth and Asset Management

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    Olin's small-scale classes offer students a valuable learning experience and the chance to gain deeper knowledge.

    Expected Graduation

    2026

    Residence/Hometown

    Zhengzhou, Henan, China

    Education

    Xiamen University (Malaysia)

    Involvement/Employment

    N/A

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Ansh Lahoti

MS in Wealth and Asset Management

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    I chose Olin because I wanted a place where I could truly grow — not just academically, but personally.

    Expected Graduation

    2026

    Hometown

    Indore and India

    Education

    Davv University, Business Administration

    Involvement

    Finance Club

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Wanzhen (Claire) Cai

MS in Quantitative Finance

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    The program's courses are relevant to my ideal industry, and I can take advantage of many activities within Olin. I have a great experience here.

    Expected Graduation

    2025

    Residence

    Shanghai, China

    Education

    East China Normal University, Finance and Statistics double-degree

    Involvement

    Wealth & Asset Management Club

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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.

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