How to apply for on-campus specialized master’s programs

Our application process requires submitting a complete online application. Our online application walks you through the requirements. 

Application fee: We do not charge an application fee for the on-campus specialized master's programs. Rather, we wish to consider all candidates who have a serious interest in our program, regardless of the ability to pay a fee.

We want to get to know your background and work history.

At WashU Olin, we recognize that our community is comprised of individuals who come to us from different pathways and perspectives. Similarly, each student’s journey during and after the program is unique. Please provide a personal statement that describes how your life experiences have shaped your decision to apply to graduate school and how you believe WashU Olin will help you achieve your long-term professional and personal goals. (500-word maximum)

 This statement should be uploaded as a file within your application.

Please describe what your ideal career will be immediately following graduation from business school. (100-word maximum)

This essay can be completed within your application.

Applicants to specialized master’s programs must submit a video interview through the KIRA platform as part of the application process. Once you submit your application to Olin, a unique URL link will be sent to your email address with instructions outlining the video submission process.

Most international applicants (non-US citizens or non-US Permanent Residents) must submit an unofficial TOEFL, IELTS or Gateway English score report at the time of application. In some instances, an applicant may meet our waiver requirements.

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Tests We Accept:
TOEFL: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Home Edition
IELTS: IELTS Academic, IELTS Indicator
Gateway English 

TOEFL: Minimum Score: 90 | Preferred Minimum Score: 100

IELTS: Minimum Score: 6.5 Overall Band Score | Preferred Minimum Score: 7.0 Overall Band Score

Standardized tests (GMAT or GRE) are one part of the application process used to evaluate academic ability. Submission of test scores is not required but is recommended for most candidates. It is up to each applicant to decide how best to submit their strongest case for admission. For those who choose not to submit a test score, the Admissions Committee will carefully consider how past academic and professional experiences have prepared them for the academic rigor of the program. In particular, the committee will consider:

• A strong undergraduate GPA;
• Demonstrated quantitative skills in prior academic and/or professional experience;
• An advanced or terminal degree (e.g., JD, MD, PhD or quantitative MS degree);
• A quantitatively oriented professional certificate (e.g., CPA, CFA);
• An officer’s rank in the military, or
• Performance on an expired GMAT or GRE

Test scores must be released when you submit your application. We can accept the online versions of the GMAT and GRE. 

Is there anything else you would like to share? If so, please provide additional information not previously addressed in the application that would help the admissions committee assess your candidacy. (250-word maximum)

Statistics, Calculus I, Calculus II

Statistics, Calculus I, Microeconomics

Statistics, Calculus I, Microeconomics

No specific prerequisites, but successful applicants to this program will demonstrate outstanding aptitude for advanced quantitative finance materials. Students who have majored in mathematics, computer science, quantitative economics, engineering, physics and statistics are especially encouraged to apply. Some background in the applications of computing to quantitative problem-solving is especially valuable.

Some courses we may look for include Calculus II, Linear Algebra, Econometrics, etc.

Introduction to Financial Accounting

We review each applicant on a number of factors, looking for individuals with strong academic, professional and extracurricular activities. We base our selections on past performance, quantitative skills and communication skills. To ensure diversity in each entering class, we admit students with various backgrounds, experiences, talents and interests.