WashU specialized master’s programs
Prepare to lead in the field of your dreams with a master’s degree from WashU Olin.
Offered both on campus and online, these specialized degrees are designed to help you acquire the skills you need to stand out in an increasingly competitive and borderless job market. We emphasize the interconnectedness of rigorous decision-making criteria and a steadfast commitment to personal and societal values to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving world. Become a principled leader for tomorrow.
Our programs
Master of Accounting
Prepare for your CPA exam and learn valuable skills in our Master of Accounting program.
Read more about "Master of Accounting"MS in Business Analytics
Earn a STEM-designated degree in business analytics. Choose concentrations ranging from marketing to fintech to healthcare.
Read more about "MS in Business Analytics"Online MS in Business Analytics
Amplify your data analysis abilities in the fast-growing field of analytics with WashU Olin's online master's degree.
Read more about "Online MS in Business Analytics"MS in Finance
Deepen your knowledge with career-focused finance concentrations including quantitative, corporate and wealth & asset management.
Read more about "MS in Finance"Online MS in Finance
Further your finance career with a program created specifically for working professionals.
Read more about "Online MS in Finance"Global Master of Finance
Develop the knowledge and skills that make you an expert on global financial markets and investments.
Read more about "Global Master of Finance"MS in Supply Chain Management
Get the career you desire as a supply chain management expert.
Read more about "MS in Supply Chain Management"What is a specialized master’s degree?
Our specialized master’s programs offer a rigorous curriculum designed for maximum success.
As a master’s degree student at WashU Olin, you gain deep, specific expertise in some of today’s most in-demand fields of business—accounting, analytics, finance and supply chain management. Compared to a broader MBA curriculum, specialized master's programs (SMP) allow you to rapidly develop your skills in your chosen area of focus. Use the following link for a one-page PDF that compares Olin’s options.
SMP comparison matrixSpecialized master’s program profiles
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Master of Accounting (MACC)
- Class size - 43 students
- Avg age - 25 years old
- % Female - 58%
- Avg GRE V - 158
- Avg GRE Q - 168
We welcome students from all academic backgrounds. Our current MACC cohort represents a variety of academic disciplines.
- Business/Economics - 88%
- Natural Sciences - 7%
- Social Sciences - 2%
- Other - 2%
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Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSA)
- Class size - 150 students
- Avg age - 24 years old
- % Female - 42%
- Avg GRE V - 158
- Avg GRE Q - 168
We welcome students from all academic backgrounds. Our current MSA cohort represents a variety of academic disciplines.
- Business/Economics - 64%
- Natural Sciences - 17%
- Engineering - 11%
- Humanities/Social Sciences - 5%
- Other - 3%
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Master of Science in Finance: Corporate Finance concentration (MSFC)
- Class size - 65 students
- Avg age - 23 years old
- % Female - 32%
- Avg GRE V - 158
- Avg GRE Q - 168
We welcome students from all academic backgrounds. Our current MSFC cohort represents a variety of academic disciplines.
- Business/Economics - 94%
- Natural Sciences - 2%
- Engineering - 2%
- Humanities/Social Sciences - 3%
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Master of Science in Finance: Quantitative concentration (MSFQ)
- Class size - 68 students
- Avg age - 24 years old
- % Female - 22%
- Avg GRE V - 157
- Avg GRE Q - 168
We welcome students from all academic backgrounds. Our current MSFQ cohort represents a variety of academic disciplines.
- Business/Economics - 62%
- Natural Sciences - 29%
- Engineering - 7%
- Humanities/Social Sciences - 1%
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Master of Science in Finance: Wealth and Asset Management concentration (MSFW)
- Class size - 88 students
- Avg age - 24 years old
- % Female - 44%
- Avg GRE V - 157
- Avg GRE Q - 168
We welcome students from all academic backgrounds. Our current MSFW cohort represents a variety of academic disciplines.
- Business/Economics - 92%
- Natural Sciences - 5%
- Engineering - 2%
- Humanities - 1%
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Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM)
- Class size - 49 students
- Avg age - 26 years old
- % Female - 35%
- Avg GRE V - 159
- Avg GRE Q - 167
We welcome students from all academic backgrounds. Our current MSSCM cohort represents a variety of academic disciplines.
- Business/Economics - 71%
- Natural Sciences - 14%
- Engineering - 6%
- Humanities - 6%
- Other - 2%
Specialized master’s by the numbers
STEM designated
5 of our 7 master’s degrees
34 students
average class size
28,000+
Olin alumni
open to all majors
business background not required
23 years old
average student age
10 to 18 months
program length
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