Full-Time MBA curriculum


Fundamentals and flexibility built in

Discover elective opportunities and flexible options to individualize your MBA experience to your interests and goals. Our core curriculum—completed in Year 1—grounds you in business fundamentals. Our wide variety of electives and 12 concentrations allow you to personalize your coursework to your interests and career aspirations. Completion of the MBA requires a minimum of 67 credits.

  • Required courses

    Complete all of your core classes—25 required credit hours—in your first year.

    Orientation

    Foundations for Impactful Teamwork I (1.5 credits)

    Fall Semester 

    • Managerial Economics (3 credits)
    • Marketing Management (3 credits)
    • Financial Management (3 credits)
    • Operations Management (3 credits)
    • Introduction to Management and Strategy (1.5 credits)
    • Financial Accounting (1.5 credits)
    • Foundations for Impactful Teamwork II (1.5 credits)

    Spring Semester 

    • Data Analytics for Business Leaders (2 credits)
    • Strategic Cost Analysis (1.5 credits)
    • Advanced Topics in Management and Strategy (1.5 credits)
    • Building Business Narratives (2 credits)
  • Electives

    Individualize your MBA with a wide range of elective credits: 42 elective credits are required to round out the 67 total credits to complete the degree. You begin taking electives in your first year, up to 12 credits in the spring semester. In your second year, all of your credits are electives.

    This flexibility lets you explore, define, and hone your skillsChoose from courses that focus on a subject—Creating and Marketing Innovative Products and Services, Valuing Strategic Corporate Investments, and Managing Power and Politics, to name a few. Or, you can devote more time to student organizations, extracurricular activities, and your job search. We encourage you to personalize the program to suit your needs.

WashU Olin’s emphasis on experiential learning, mentorship opportunities and a robust network of industry connections were pivotal factors in my decision to join its MBA program.

Abdul Oganla

Abdul Oganla

Full-Time MBA

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