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, wealth & asset management and global finance.

Master's in finance by the numbers

finance degree

concentrations offered

2 STEM-designated

18-month concentrations:

Quantitative Finance and Wealth & Asset Management

10-month

corporate finance concentration

dual degree

in global finance

with four international partners

1:1 career support

with your career coach

Bloomberg Labs

available to students

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Global finance dual degree

Earn your WashU Olin MS in Finance and a second degree from one of our global partners.

Learn about global finance

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 Learning

Ask a MS in Finance student

Xinsheng (Jessica) Yu

MS in Wealth and Asset Management

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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

Alina Huang

MS in Wealth and Asset Management

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I chose Olin because of its rigorous curriculum that combines finance, wealth management, and analytics, which provides a strong foundation for my career.
Expected Graduation
2025
Residence
Jiangsu, China
Education
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Taxation
Involvement
Olin Finance Club

Yinan (Derek) Wang

MS in Quantitative Finance

wang.yinan@wustl.edu

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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

Yurong (Duncan) Shih

MS in Corporate Finance

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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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Career 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.

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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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January 02 Specialized Masters Open Office Hours!

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January 29 Meet us (Virtually) in St. Louis Overview