Develop in-depth finance knowledge and skills
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 LearningCareer 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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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
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If you are seeking a transformative experience that pushes you to break your own barriers, Olin is the right choice.
Expected Graduation
2026
Residence/Hometown
Nairobi, Kenya
Education
Strathmore University, Financial Economics
Involvement/Employment
Olin Finance Club, Olin Africa Business Club, WUSTL Speaks
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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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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
Contact Us
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.
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