A Great Opportunity, Whenever You Apply

Earn a Dual Degree or Second Degree

Current WashU undergraduates in any area of study have the opportunity to expand their knowledge beyond a bachelor’s degree. Whether you apply as a junior or senior, explore the benefits of earning two degrees from WashU.

I highly recommend the master’s in accounting program because it expands so much on what you learn in undergrad courses and offers additional experiential learning opportunities.”

Evan Jenness, AB in Economics, MACC 2024

Apply As a Junior

The dual degree program provides an opportunity for WashU undergraduate students to complete their undergraduate and graduate coursework in as little as five semesters of full-time study. This accelerated program allows you to graduate as an expert in one of the world’s top-ten fastest-growing fields. WashU Olin’s dual degree programs give you the chance to expand your academic experience and follow more than one passion. These programs are designed to get you across the finish line faster so you can jump-start your future.
  • Your Benefits

    • No application fee
    • No GMAT/GRE
    • Save time: Receive your master’s in as little as one semester after completing your bachelor’s degree.
    • Smart investment: During your senior year, you will complete your undergraduate degree requirements while also starting to take graduate-level courses. At this time, your undergraduate tuition and any financial aid will still apply. After completing your undergraduate degree, future semester tuition will be applied at the full-time graduate program level rate. This could translate to roughly a third of the cost of the program, depending on how many credits you have left to take in your final semester.
    • Level Up: Increase your knowledge and skill set that you can apply to various functions withinan organization—something very useful in a competitive job market.

  • Eligible Programs
    • Master of Accounting
    • MS in Business Analytics
    • MS in Corporate Finance
    • MS in Quantitative Finance
    • MS in Wealth and Asset Management
    • MS in Supply Chain Management
    We accept students from a variety of backgrounds. You will need to ensure you complete the required prerequisites and foundation courses before beginning graduate coursework. A bachelor's degree in a business related field is not required. 

     

While in the MS in Business Analytics, I was able to complete an additional summer internship, which allowed me to explore career paths and ultimately find a great fit post-graduation.”

Marissa Friedman, BSBA in Management and MSA 2022

Apply As a Senior

Current WashU seniors (as measured by degree credit hours earned) looking to expand their knowledge in a specific area of study can pursue a second degree in any of our specialized master’s programs.
  • Your Benefits

    • No application fee
    • No GMAT/GRE required 
    • Smart Investment: Automatic consideration for an alumni scholarship.
    • Level Up: Increase your knowledge and skill set that you can apply to various functions within an organization—something very useful in a competitive job market.

  • Eligible Programs
    • Master of Accounting
    • MS in Business Analytics
    • MS in Corporate Finance
    • MS in Quantitative Finance
    • MS in Wealth and Asset Management
    • MS in Supply Chain Management
    • Global Master of Finance*

    We accept students from a variety of backgrounds. You will need to ensure you complete the required prerequisites and foundation courses before beginning graduate coursework. A bachelor's degree in a business related field is not required. 


    *The Global Master of Finance application process will look different as each partner school has its own requirements. A test score may still be required. Please also note that this program is offered at a discounted rate, therefore, applicants are not considered for scholarship. Reach out to OlinGradAdmissions@wustl.edu for more details.

The Quantitative Finance program was a great extension of my undergraduate degree, and I found it invaluable to enter straight from my bachelor’s. It allowed me to quickly augment my skill set and expand the job opportunity set I qualified for.”

Henry Sippel, BA in Economics and Finance MSFQ 2021

Prerequisites

To help ensure your success in our specialized master’s programs, we require limited prerequisites to prepare you for your studies.
  • MS in Analytics

    Statistics, Calculus I, Calculus II

  • MS in Corporate Finance

    Statistics, Calculus I, Microeconomics

  • MS in Wealth and Asset Management

    Statistics, Calculus I, Microeconomics

  • MS in Quantitative Finance

    No specific prerequisites, but successful applicants to this program will demonstrate outstanding aptitude for advanced quantitative finance materials. Students who have majored in mathematics, computer science, quantitative economics, engineering, physics and statistics are especially encouraged to apply. Some background in the applications of computing to quantitative problem-solving is especially valuable. For more information, please refer to our admissions page. (Some courses we may look for include Calculus II, Linear Algebra, Econometrics, etc.)

  • Master of Accounting

    Introduction to Financial Accounting

  • Master of Supply Chain Management

    We review each applicant on a number of factors, looking for individuals with strong academic, professional and extracurricular activities. We base our selections on past performance, quantitative skills and communication skills. To ensure diversity in each entering class, we admit students with various backgrounds, experiences, talents and interests.

Contact Us

Graduate Admissions

Olin Business School - Knight Hall
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

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