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

finance degree

programs offered

STEM-designated

programs:

Corporate Finance, Quantitative Finance and Wealth & Asset Management

1:1 career support

with your career coach

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

Kshitij Jain

MS in Wealth and Asset Management

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The faculty have challenged me to think beyond returns and portfolios, asking deeper questions about who I want to be as an advisor and whose lives I want to impact.
Expected Graduation
2026
Hometown
Mumbai, India
Education
NMIMS, Finance
Involvement
Alternative Asset Investment Club, SMP Consulting Club SMPCC, Olin Finance Club, Wealth & Asset Management Club, GPSC Council

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

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

Yu Chieh (Jack) Lee

MS in Corporate Finance

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Olin’s rigorous and practical curriculum provides students with a solid foundation for future careers.
Expected Graduation
2026
Hometown
Taipei, Taiwan
Education
National Taiwan University, Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Involvement/Employment
Olin Finance Club, Olin Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association, Taiwanese Graduate Student Association

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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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