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 concentrations including quantitative, corporate and wealth & asset management.
Master's in finance by the numbers
finance degree
concentrations offered
2 STEM-designated
18-month concentrations:
Quantitative Finance and Wealth & Asset Management
2 semester
corporate finance concentration
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 are required 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.
Learn more about career servicesAsk a MS in Finance student
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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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I chose WashU Olin for its strong academic reputation. The university’s academic programs are highly respected in my field.
Expected Graduation
2025
Residence
Nairobi, Kenya
Education
Pan Africa Christian University, Accounting
Involvement
Finance Club
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I selected Olin for its rigorous academic preparation, which equips students for competitive business careers.
Expected Graduation
2025
Residence
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Education
Soochow University, Accounting
Involvement
Olin Finance Club, Taiwanese Graduate Student Association
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Olin is highly regarded as a business school. It offers numerous SMP social events and boasts accomplished faculty members.
Expected Graduation
2025
Residence
Tianjin, China
Education
Vanderbilt University, Economics
Involvement
Finance Club, Japanese network, Investing club, Quant 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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