The Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis has officially announced:
the launch of three new specialized master's degree programs, expanding its graduate portfolio with new directions in artificial intelligence, sports business, and wealth management.
Source: stlmag
All three degree programs are designed to offer recent graduates and early-career professionals a fast track to skill-building, rather than the broad leadership training common in traditional MBA programs.
The AI for Business and Wealth Management programs will be one-year degrees, while the Business of Sports program spans three semesters to allow students to complete an industry internship.
New Master’s Programs at WashU Olin Business School
Master’s in AI for Business
MS in AI for Business
Building on over a decade of leadership in data-driven business analytics, the Olin Business School at WashU has streamlined its existing AI curriculum and added new related content to create a highly focused business AI program that explores how the latest technologies are reshaping workflows and capabilities.
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This two-semester program features three tailored tracks—finance, marketing, and technology—to help students make strategic decisions in specific business application areas.
All tracks include foundational courses in Python and data science, generative AI, and deep learning for predicting business outcomes.
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Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in business from an accredited institution and have completed prerequisite coursework in statistics. Basic application materials include transcripts, a résumé, personal statement, career essay, etc. GRE/GMAT is not required but recommended.
International students are not currently accepted for Fall 2026, but applications will open in the future.
Master’s in Business of Sports
MS in the Business of Sports
The MS in the Business of Sports is designed for students passionate about turning their love for sports into a vibrant career.
This unique degree program equips students for various roles in this booming industry—including corporate partnerships, digital media, ticketing, pricing analysis, event and venue operations, and business intelligence—with opportunities to collaborate with teams, leagues, or agencies.
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The curriculum integrates marketing, data analytics, communications, sales strategies, sports media, entrepreneurship, and sports law, providing a solid foundation in core business disciplines.
Additionally, the program features Sports Business Immersion Trips, leveraging the school’s vast sports business network to offer students direct access to industry leaders.
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The Business of Sports master’s program welcomes students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, talents, and interests. Selection criteria include past performance, quantitative ability, and communication skills.
International students are not currently accepted for Fall 2026, but applications will open in the future.
Master’s in Wealth Management
MS in Wealth Management
The STEM-designated MS in Wealth Management focuses on the financial services industry, is practice-oriented, and covers legal compliance, taxation, behavioral finance, wealth management practices, and other areas.
With its compact duration and career-focused teaching model, students gain a convenient and competitive pathway into wealth and asset management.
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This two-semester program’s core courses include data analysis, options and futures, investment theory, financial valuation, wealth management law, and more.
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The Wealth Management master’s program welcomes students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, talents, and interests. Selection criteria include past performance, quantitative ability, and communication skills.
International students are not currently accepted for Fall 2026, but applications will open in the future.
Olin Business School—A Worthy Choice
Washington University in St. Louis consistently ranks among the top 20 universities in the U.S. and boasts strong academic strength in business, engineering, medicine, social work, and other fields.
Olin Business School is a popular choice among international students, renowned globally for its contributions to real-world business applications, research, and innovation, and is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s leading business school accreditation body.
With over 20,000 alumni worldwide, Olin Business School currently has more than 200 alumni working in the sports industry, including international teams, leagues, agencies, and local teams such as the Cardinals, Blues, and City SC. It is therefore only natural for the school to launch a master’s in the Business of Sports.
Due to the late launch of these three new programs, they are still undergoing relevant government approval procedures to facilitate international student enrollment. For the Fall 2026 admissions cycle, they currently only accept domestic U.S. applicants.
For those applying in Fall 2027, if you are interested in these fields, you may start paying attention now. Prepare actively and be among the first cohorts!
