Global Master of Finance Partner Universities


As a student in the Global Master of Finance (MSF) program, you’re exposed to new cultures, financial markets and business practices to broaden your perspectives and give you a competitive advantage.

Earn an MSF from WashU and pair it with one of the partner programs for the leading universities listed below.

Yonsei School of Business in South Korea


Yonsei School of Business is renowned as Korea’s first and best business school. It has been a premier center of management education with outstanding international and local recognition for its programs. Faculty members and industry experts from around the world teach subject matter that includes emerging markets, business strategy, entrepreneurship, negotiation, international finance and risk management. Graduates of this fast-paced, 14-month program of study receive a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) degree from Washington University and a Global MBA from Yonsei University (YSB). In the condensed format, your courses are divided into five semesters. You spend a summer at Olin; fall, winter and spring semesters at Yonsei; and a second summer at Olin where you rejoin the GMF cohort for immersions in New York and Washington, DC. All told, you take 24 credit hours at Olin and 30 at Yonsei.
  • Career Center

    The Career Development Center (CDC) at Yonsei School of Business prepares you for successful job placement upon graduation. Resources include one-on-one career coaching, access to a resume and interview clinic, a career forum and networking opportunities.

  • Housing

    International students interested in living on campus have options to apply for SK Global House or International House (I-House). Both housing options boast top-of-the-line facilities and services with a 24-hour-operating front desk and security system. The main language of communication is English, and the duty managers and residential assistants are capable of assisting residents in multiple languages.

Reichman University in Israel


Israel’s first private higher-education institution, Reichman University (previously IDC Herzliya) was founded in 1994. It’s home to 10 schools that prepare students for leadership roles in a wide variety of areas, such as business, government, law and technology. Degrees granted by Reichman University are accredited by the Israel Council for Higher Education and are recognized worldwide. The 11-month condensed-format program admits one cohort per year. You attend courses in three semesters: a summer semester at Olin, a fall semester at Reichman’s Arison School of Business, and an extended spring semester at Olin that includes immersions in New York and Washington, DC, with the entire GMF cohort. At the end of the program, you’re awarded a Master of Science in Finance from WashU and a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Reichman University.
  • Career Services

    Students have access to employment services through WashU's Career Center. IDC provides you with a meaningful internship experience in Israel, plus career advice and support during your stay in Israel. Preview resources at the Reichman University Career Center page.

  • Housing

    International graduate students are required to secure and pay for their own accommodations prior to arrival. Most students choose to live in either Tel Aviv (average monthly rent is $800 to $1,000) or Herzliya (average monthly rent is $750 to $950).

WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany


Founded in 1984 on the initiative of the Koblenz Chamber of Commerce and Industry, WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management has become a model for future-oriented research and teaching in business economics. WHU is widely recognized as a leader among research and teaching universities; it is the only private university member of Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, the most prestigious research association in Germany; and has a network of more than 160 partner companies. You begin the program at WashU with a four-course/seven-credit summer semester. Fall and spring semesters take place at WHU. You return to WashU for a second summer semester and rejoin the GMF cohort for immersions in New York and Washington, DC. You conclude the program with a final semester at WHU, where you complete your master’s thesis and internship. Students will be allowed to complete this semester remotely, if needed.
  • Career Services

    The Career Center at WHU, ranked best worldwide in four consecutive Financial Times Master in Management rankings, provides a full range of career development services, including workshops on job search skills and techniques as well as access to the alumni network and opportunities for you to meet employers.

    Additionally, graduates are eligible to work in Germany and have 18 months after graduation to find a job until your residence permit expires. Due to the freedom of movement within the EU, this also gives you access to most other countries of the EU.

  • Housing

    For the sessions spent in Germany, WHU offers various furnished housing options ranging from a single room to an apartment. For information on housing options available for international students, visit the Housing Information website.

Singapore Management University


The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business is internationally recognized for its highly interactive, collaborative and project-based approach to learning. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.  You begin this program at WashU with a four-course/six-credit summer semester. You return to WashU for a second summer semester and rejoin the Global Master of Finance cohort for immersions in New York and Washington, DC. You conclude the program with final semester and internship at one of Singapore’s top universities, SMU. 
  • Career Services

    The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre at Singapore Management University provides a full range of career development services, including workshops on job search skills and techniques as well as opportunities for students to meet employers.

  • Housing

    International students are required to secure and pay for their own accommodation in Singapore prior to arrival. The SMU campus is conveniently located in the city and is well-served by public transport. There are a variety of accommodations available in Singapore, including private student hostels and private apartments. Start your search early at propertyguru.com.

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