Full-Time MBA


Consistently ranked among the best full-time MBA programs, WashU Olin stands out among its peers.

Discover our hallmarks: a close-knit community, an individualized education, experiential curriculum, exceptional career coaching, and a STEM option.

  • Location
    St. Louis
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Format
    In Person
  • Start
    Fall

Flexible options for every student


Personalize your MBA experience to suit your career goals. At WashU Olin, we recognize that each student brings unique skills and aspirations into the program. Build a degree that's uniquely yours with our STEM degree option and 12 MBA specializations.

Many students take the opportunity to pursue a second graduate degree at the same time as their MBA, made possible by our dual degree program. As a full-time MBA student, you can choose a specialized master’s degree from Olin or any of WashU’s professional schools.

Full-Time MBA by the numbers


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#3 MBA

for entrepreneurship

Poets & Quants 2025

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#26

best business school

US News and World Report 2024

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#10

business school

for Fortune 1000 C-suite executives with an MBA - Fortune Magazine 2024

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34%

underrepresented students of color

2024 incoming class

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53%

women

2024 incoming class

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$151,965

average compensation (salary + bonus)

graduating class of 2023

Ask a current MBA

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Tumelo Magabo

Full Time MBA

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    The small class sizes foster deep relationships with peers and faculty, ensuring a highly personalized learning journey.

    Expected Graduation

    2026

    Residence

    St. Louis, MO

    Education

    Bachelor of Commerce; Ba Isago University (Botswana)

    Involvement

    GBSA VP of Academics and Professional Development, Olin Africa

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Nonyelum Nwokoma

Full Time MBA

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    Reach out to current students and alums, ask questions, attend Olin hosted events, and make meaningful connections.

    Expected Graduation

    2026

    Residence

    St. Louis, MO

    Education

    Bachelor of Laws; University of Benin (Nigeria)

    Involvement

    Olin Africa Club, Olin Marketing Club

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From the classroom to the C-suite


WashU Olin ranks in the top 10 MBA programs for producing the most Fortune 1000 C-suite exectutives. 

With a WashU MBA, you are prepared for whatever direction you want your future to take. Starting in your first semester, you work closely with faculty, advisors, and colleagues to carefully chart your post-MBA career path. By engaging with WashU’s Career Center and Olin’s Center for Experiential Learning, you gain valuable experience and build meaningful relationships with decision-makers near and far. When the time comes to accept your diploma, you’re already well on your way to a lifetime of business success through collaboration and critical thinking. And as a WashU alum, you join a network of supportive alumni making an impact around the world.

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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.

Upcoming events


Learn more about our MBA program at in-person and virtual admissions events.

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February 20 Houston TX | Olin Grad Admissions @ QS Masters Fair

Houston, Texas, United States

February 24 New York City | Olin Grad Admissions @ Access Masters Event

New York City, NY, United States