Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) was founded in 1853 with a mission to bring world-class higher education to the Midwest. Today, it stands as one of the most globally respected research universities, proudly affiliated with 26 Nobel Laureates who conducted a significant portion of their award-winning work at the university. WashU's reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and collaboration — across disciplines and without boundaries — makes it a destination for the brightest minds from around the world.
Since 1917, the Olin Business School has produced some of the sharpest business minds, committed to shaping a better world through principled leadership and innovative thinking. At Olin, every graduate program is built around experiential learning — an approach that builds real confidence alongside real competence. The school's curriculum is innovative and continuously evolving, designed not just for student success but for broader societal benefit. Olin emphasizes the interconnectedness of rigorous decision-making and a steadfast commitment to personal and societal values, developing leaders with the courage to make hard decisions and see them through.
Graduate offerings at Olin span a comprehensive range of programs, including full-time and professional MBA options, specialized master's degrees, and doctoral programs. Students engage with a faculty of globally recognized scholars and practitioners, tackling real business challenges through case studies, consulting projects, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with WashU's other world-class schools. Whether pursuing an MBA to accelerate career growth or a specialized master's to deepen expertise in finance, analytics, or supply chain management, Olin graduates leave equipped with the strategic acumen, ethical grounding, and leadership confidence to drive meaningful, positive change in their organizations and in the world.