WashU Specialized MastersWashington University in St. LouisOlin Business SchoolCampus Box 11561 Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

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Learn moreWashU Specialized Masters

achieve

A Specialized Masters degree from

Olin Business School maximizes your

opportunities for success. Sharpen

your skills with in-depth, focused

learning plans that live in the real

world. Build on what you’ve started

in an environment that will push you

beyond an exceptional education

and into a rewarding career.

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Our Specialized Masters degrees will arm you with the comprehensive knowledge employers want and the specialized skills the marketplace demands. Choose one of six options aimed at accelerating your career path and expanding your possibilities.

A robust and specialized curriculum puts you in the driver’s seat.

Olin faculty are highly regarded as innovative researchers and talented teachers around the world.

192 students

WHICH PATH WILL YOU TAKE?

Real-world, résumé-building experienceA significant portion of your Olin education will take place outside of the classroom. You’ll have access to a range of valuable opportunities that include guest speakers, lectures, student clubs, organizations, practicums, extracurricular activities, and more. The Center for Experiential Learning will push you to excel by providing active learning aligned with your career goals.

Master of Accounting

MACC

Master of Science Supply Chain Management

MSSCM

Master of Science Customer Analytics

MSCA

Master of Science Finance – Corporate Finance & Investments

MSFC

Global Master of Finance

GMF

MSFQMaster of Science Finance – Quantitative Finance

across six degree programs

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Industry SpeakersBusiness leaders bring real-world insights into the classroom. Companies represented include:

Accenture The Boeing Company

Deloitte EY

Express Scripts ExxonMobil

Goldman Sachs Kimberly-Clark

MercerStern Brothers & Co.

SunEdison

The Olin community of faculty, staff, and fellow students are invested in your success. We get to know you to help you achieve your goals.

“ Olin binds together many nationalities and cultures in a tight-knit group. I learned as much outside the classroom as I did inside it.”

Priya Iyer, MSSCM 2014

collaborative environment

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Olin’s specialized degrees challenge you academically and provide a comprehensive view that prepares you to confidently enter the field of your choice.

SAMPLE COURSES

• Business Analysis Using Financial Statements

• Accounting Policy and Research

• Tax and Business Strategy

• Fraud Prevention

• Taylor Community Consulting Project

This student-run club provides exposure to industry speakers and accounting-related events.

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Whether your career interests lie in public or corporate accounting, consulting, or financial services, Olin’s MACC program will prepare you for an exciting and challenging future.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

Public Accounting

Corporate Accounting

Consulting

Financial Services

MACC 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall) 33 credit hours Master of

Accounting

Innovative Industry Experience

Our business research centers foster collaboration and advance the understanding of firms and markets the world over. You will work alongside peers and professionals in these three centers:

Wells Fargo Advisors Center for Finance and Accounting Research (WFA-CFAR)

Boeing Center for Technology, Information, and Manufacturing (BCTIM)

Center for Customer Analytics and Big Data (CCABD)

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Olin Supply Chain and Operations Association

helps you build connections with alumni and industry professionals.

Olin Big Data Association

fosters connections and communications with alumni in this student club.

SCOPA

OBDA

SAMPLE COURSES

• Strategic Quality Management

• Options and Futures

• Contemporary Marketing Channels

• Operations Planning and Control

SAMPLE COURSES

• Marketing Research

• Analytics-Driven Brand Management

• Pricing Strategy

• Predictive Analysis for Business Decision-Making

• Data Mining

Exceptional management of the production and delivery of a firm’s products and services—its supply chain—is critical in today’s challenging economic environment. The MSSCM degree strongly positions graduates to stand out in this exciting career field.

The digital information available to businesses today is vast and increasing rapidly. Our MSCA program prepares you to excel as big data moves to the forefront of the boardroom.

MSSCM

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

Marketing Strategy

Customer Analytics

Technology Consulting

STEM The following degrees hold Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math designation:

Master of Science Supply Chain Management

MSCA

MSCA

Master of Science Customer Analytics

3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall) 36 credit hours

3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall) 39 credit hours

MSSCM MSFQ

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

Supply Chain Management

Consulting

Operations

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SAMPLE COURSES

• Data Analysis for Investments

• Fixed Income Securities

• Quantitative Risk Management

• Mathematical Finance

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

Asset Management

Risk Management

Capital Markets/Research

MSFQMaster of Science Finance – Quantitative Finance

3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall) 39 credit hours

Our Quantitative Finance curriculum fuses mathematical tools with a strategic understanding of business decision making. Students develop a skill set similar to a financial engineering program while still including coursework in corporate finance, investments, and financial markets.

Finance Club

Master of Science Finance – Corporate Finance & Investments

SAMPLE COURSES

• Investment Theory

• Financial Markets

• Economics of the Organization

• Money, Capital Markets, and Economic Growth

• Venture Capital and Private Equity

MSFC

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

Investment Banking

Capital Markets/Research

Asset Management

Commercial Banking

Private Wealth Management

Consulting

3 semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring) 30.5 credit hours

The Corporate Finance and Investments track is rigorous and comprehensive, offering in-depth training in securities research, asset management, derivative pricing, and fixed income. Students take a significant amount of coursework alongside finance-oriented MBA students.

position you early on for employment opportunities.

FALL PRACTICUMS

MSFQ MSFCLearn about the field of finance through workshops, speakers, and planned road shows.

Quantitative Finance Club

expands upon classroom knowledge through competitions and training.

QFC

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Global Master of Finance

GMF

“ The highlight of my Olin experience has been exposure to a constant learning environment. I had the opportunity to learn not only from classes but also from my peers, professors, and staff members.”

Kinni Shah, MSFC 2014

To meet the demand for next-generation financial expertise, Olin has partnered with leading universities around the world. All graduates receive a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) degree from WashU, as well as a second degree or certificate from one of five partner universities:

Master of Science in Applied Finance, Singapore Management University, Singapore

Global MBA, Yonsei School of Business, South Korea

Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IDC Herzliya, Israel

Master in Finance, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany

Master of Science in Finance and Banking, UPF Barcelona School of Management, Spain

At Olin, you’ll work closely with classmates, faculty, staff, Olin/WashU alumni, and business leaders, building a

lifelong professional and personal network.

There are a multitude of diverse companies and organizations in St. Louis, whether you’re looking for a large corporate environment, an up-and-coming startup, or something in between. You’ll become part of a community that inspires collaboration and innovation.

STL

GMF

The Financial Times ranks the MSF program at Olin No. 3 in the United States.

#3MSFQ MSFC

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COVERED TUITION

To apply, visit olin.wustl.edu/smp and start the simple, straightforward application process.

Military PrideWashington University is proud to be a full partner in the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program. If the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines you to be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon benefit, Washington University and the VA will cover 100% of your tuition for the duration of your VA entitlements.

ScholarshipsAll full-time Specialized Masters candidates admitted to Olin are automatically considered for our merit-based Dean’s Scholarships —there is no separate scholarship application. These awards cover partial tuition. Our Admissions Committee will review your application to determine eligibility and notify you of any scholarship award at the time of admission.

Make your goals a reality.

100%Olin Business School is recognized as a military-friendly school by the Graduate Management Admission Council.

WCC

The WCC works with you from day one to develop a career action plan. Through the WCC, you will have opportunities to connect with the business world and build an impressive resume.

Management Communication Center The MCC offers lab-based coaching to help you hone your ability to craft succinct, effective communications.

The Weston Career Center

95% Job placement rate

3 months post-graduation

Career advising and support give you the tools to land a job in your field.

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