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Make an Impact: the Professional MBA

With a WashU Professional MBA—the best part-time MBA program in St. Louis—you’ll be prepared to tackle the greatest challenges of our day—all on your schedule.

You’ll learn to balance data and theory with principle and outcomes. You’ll expand your global fluency, participate in real-world learning experiences, and develop a global mindset.

Do all this AND juggle your job in our program designed for busy, driven professionals.

Top 20 best part-time MBA program • as ranked by US News & World Report.

Evening or Weekend Classes • Our Professional MBA curriculum includes a comprehensive core to increase your business acumen, plus 27 hours of electives to pursue your interests. Start in the fall and attend evening MBA classes, or start in the spring and attend Saturday classes. Once you’ve finished your core coursework, you can switch between evening and weekend classes however it best fits your schedule.

Career Resources • WashU’s PMBA program is tailored to working professionals, with access to full-time advisors, a robust alumni network, and exposure to corporate partners.

Professional MBA at a Glance

Thrive in the area’s best part-time MBA program.

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Chad Conner

PMBA

“Olin has changed how I think. Now I see all the decision points and understand better how companies work, including my own.”

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Kim Helgen

PMBA

“Hearing insights from classmates who work at businesses of all sizes has demonstrated a lot of similarities even to a large corporation like Monsanto.”

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Kim Helgen talks about WashU's part-time MBA
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Lynn Khang

PMBA

“With Olin’s flex schedules and how the classes are laid out, you can make it work for you.”

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Lynn Khang talks about Olin's part-time MBA
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Meg Lewis

PMBA

“Olin opened the door for me. I started the program as a nurse, and now I’m in supply chain management.”

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Meg Louis talks about WashU's part-time MBA
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Darrel Pfeifauf

PMBA

“Being at Olin just reinforces WashU’s status. All the best corporations in town send their employees here for an MBA.”

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Darrel Pfeifauf talks about Olin's part-time MBA
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Kasey Thompson

PMBA

“Global Management Studies (GMS) was truly a once-in-lifetime experience! I can’t stop talking about Japan and the 7-11 connection!”

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Kasey Thompson talks about Olin's part-time MBA

Part-Time MBA Schedule

Two evenings a week — or two sessions on Saturday. Our flexible programs allow you to choose.

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.

Is a part-time MBA worth it?

Our graduates think so. Almost half of our PMBA alums are executives, VPs, or in C-suite positions. You’ll build your professional network, expand your career opportunities, and gain leadership skills that you’ll apply to every project and position you take on for the rest of your career.

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