Washington University in St. Louis (Olin) | MBA Programs  

Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School


1 Brookings Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63130

Accreditations

AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA



MBA Programs

Full-time MBA

2-year, full-time program

 St. Louis

Accelerated and/or extended options are also available.

Credits66
DurationTwo years
Accelerated options: 14-18 months
IntakeJune
Application feeNo application fee
Admission Requirements
  • Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Three essays
  • Standardized test scores: GMAT or GRE score report
  • official transcripts that include all coursework taken and the grades received for each course, as well as any transcript instructions or descriptions provided by the institution. Transcripts for study abroad programs or transfer credits are not required if the course titles, grades and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution.
  • Application video
  • One professional recommendation
  • All international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents) whose native language is not English must take either the TOEFL or IELTS


Professional MBA

Part-time program

 St. Louis

Class schedule:

  • Evening core courses are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Electives can be taken Monday through Thursday evenings, or on the weekends after your first year.
  • Weekend core courses are held Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Electives can be taken on weekends or Monday through Thursday evenings after your first year.

Credits54 (24 hours of core classes. 30 hours of electives)
DurationThe Evening program is typically finished in less than three years.
The Saturday program can be finished in two years (six semesters).
IntakeFall (Evening program), Spring (Saturday program)
Admission Requirements
  • Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Two essays
  • Standardized test scores: GMAT or GRE score report
  • official transcripts that include all coursework taken and the grades received for each course, as well as any transcript instructions or descriptions provided by the institution. Transcripts for study abroad programs or transfer credits are not required if the course titles, grades and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution.
  • Application video
  • One professional recommendation
  • All international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents) whose native language is not English must take either the TOEFL or IELTS


Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 St. Louis

20-month program established in 1983. Classes meet monthly for three-day sessions (with the exception of the residencies).

Credits60
IntakeSeptember, April
Application Checklist
  • One Page Résumé
  • Two required essays (one optional)
  • Official transcripts that include all coursework taken and the grades received for each course, as well as any transcript instructions or descriptions provided by the institution. Transcripts for study abroad programs or transfer credits are not required if the course titles, grades and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution. International students must submit both an original-language document and an English translation.
  • Commitment letter from your organization
  • Two professional recommendations for admission


Executive MBA in Shanghai

Executive MBA program

 Shanghai. Residencies in St. Louis, MO.

Established in 2002, the 18-month program is mainly taught in English. Classes meet once per month from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday through Monday at Fudan University's School of Management in Shanghai. The program ends with a two-week capstone residency at Washington University in St. Louis.


Courses are taught in English.

IntakeApril
Application feeRMB 1,200
Admission Requirements
  • University degree or the equivalent
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience, with five years of managerial experience (or five years in a position with high-level responsibility)
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English
Application Checklist
  • A completed application form with signature
  • Two letters of recommendation: these letters should be written by a direct supervisor, colleague, or subordinate who can speak to your professional strengths and achievements.A sponsorship letter from your employer, which can be submitted after the interview. It is required to ensure your organization understands the time commitment involved in your program participation
  • Official transcripts from each university or college you’ve attended
  • One certified copy of your degree or certificate, which you must bring to the interview
  • A copy of your passport or identification card
  • Three 1x1-inch ID photos
  • Two business cards
  • Interview


IIT Bombay-Washington University Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 Mumbai. Residencies in St. Louis, MO.

Program offered in partnership with the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) at the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay. Courses are held four days per month, from Thursday morning through Sunday evening, at the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM).


Courses are taught in English.

Duration18 months
IntakeApril
Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education
  • Good proficiency of spoken and written English
  • Functional computer skills
  • Minimum of seven years’ work experience (after completing the qualifying degree) including five years’ managerial experience or equivalent,
Application Checklist
  • Copies of degree certificate(s) and mark sheets[Two completed recommendations
  • Commitment/Sponsorship Letter
  • Valid TOEFL/IELTS scores


MBA/Master of Architecture (MArch)

Dual program

 St. Louis

Combined degree program with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts that leads to an MBA and a Master of Architecture degrees.


MBA/Master of Urban Design(MUD)

Dual program

 St. Louis

Combined degree program with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.


MBA/MS in Biomedical Engineering (BME)

Dual program

 St. Louis

Joint degree program offered in cooperation with the Department of Biomedical Engineering.


MBA/MA in East Asian Studies

Dual program

 St. Louis


MBA/JD

Dual program

 St. Louis

Combined degree program with the Washington University School of Law. The equivalent of five semesters (earning 77 credits) are spent at the law school and three semesters (earning 52 credits) are at the business school.

DurationThe JD/MBA takes four years to complete – one year less than if both degrees were completed separately.


MBA/Master of Social Work

Dual program

 St. Louis

Joint degree program with the George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

Credits99


MBA/Master of Public Health

Dual program

 St. Louis

Joint degree program offered in collaboration with the George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

Credits94.5


MBA/Master of Engineering in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering

Dual program

 St. Louis

Joint degree program with the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering.


MBA/Master of Finance

Dual program

 St. Louis


MBA/Master of Accounting

Dual program

 St. Louis


MBA/MS in Supply Chain Management

Dual program

 St. Louis


MBA/MS in Business Analytics

Dual program

 St. Louis


3 + 2 Undergraduate

 St. Louis

Program allowing Washington University undergraduate students to complete both the undergraduate degree and the MBA in five years. All 3+2 applicants apply during the junior year of study in their undergraduate program. The remaining two years are spent completing both MBA and remaining undergraduate requirements. The program is available to all students pursuing a WashU bachelor’s degree at Olin Business School, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, or School of Arts & Sciences.