Overview
Applicants
1,579
Acceptance Rate
30%
Average Undergrad GPA
3.46
Years Work Experience
5
Average Age
28
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
660 - 710
GPA
3.23 - 3.74
Deadlines
Round 1
October 3
Round 2
December 15
Round 3
February 1
Round 4
April 10
Other Admission Factors
Academic
GMAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
Interviews
Work Experience
Other Factors
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Private
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
Yes
Executive
Yes
Online
No
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
141
69
Full-time
31
Part-time
24
Underrepresented Minorities
24
Female
Students Say
Washington University's stellar MBA program "has a reputation for academic excellence without a hyper-competitive atmosphere." The small class sizes really allow for a "community based learning experience, [both] in and out of the classroom." Additionally, Olin affords students a "large degree of flexibility in course selection" and many "credits can be electives." Ultimately, this "provides students with a lot of freedom to design their own path." Further, most MBA candidates highlight both the finance and entrepreneurship programs as especially strong.
Just as essential, Olin manages to attract (and retain) "very friendly and smart" professors who are quite "approachable and…willing to spend time talking with you and discussing about current trends in business." Indeed, they "are generally very interested in individuals outside of their presence in the classroom, and they are even willing to share contacts with past students if a connection can be made."
For the most part, students have had positive interactions with the administration as well. A second-year shares, "The administration and staff [are] very engaging and willing to help out wherever possible…Every challenge I have faced was resolved within a week." A content peer chimes in, "The school's administration and faculty met and exceeded my expectations. They strive to make the program an individualized experience: one where you feel as though you, as an individual, have the potential to bring significant value to the program, the classroom, and the Olin community." Finally, a first-year student succinctly summarizes, "The overall academic experience has been phenomenal."
Concentrations
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
International Business
Investment Banking
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Leadership/Management
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Organizational Behavior
Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
International Business
Investment Banking
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Leadership/Management
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Organizational Behavior
Supply Chain Management
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Corporate Finance
Finance
Operations
Supply Chain Management
Corporate Finance
Finance
Operations
Supply Chain Management
Center for Research
Accounting
Economics
Entrepeneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Leadership/Management
Supply Chain Management
Economics
Entrepeneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Leadership/Management
Supply Chain Management
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Consulting and General Management
Corporate Finance and Investments
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship
Business of Healthcare
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Optional
Description
MGT 550D. Sustainable Development: Challenges for Business
The primary objective of this course is to sensitize future managers to the basic issues and contentions about sustainable development. There is a plurality of views and diversity of concerns. The priority of issues in mature market economies is different from the urgency of problems in emerging market economies. Yet all these problems dovetail into one view of ensuring adequate productive resources for future generations that will inhabit the earth. The aim is to encourage each participant to take a position about concrete problems that are being debated and discussed: to benchmark every technology, organizational design and business plan against the yardstick of sustainability. The last, but not the least, objective is to learn to appreciate that the future of business is inextricably linked to the future of the world. 1.5 credits
MEC 500J. Markets, Business and the Environment
This course will cover environmental management from the perspectives of government regulators and private corporations. In the first half of the course, you will learn about innovative market-based approaches to environmental policy, such as tradable pollution permits. You will also gain an understanding of the economic underpinnings of a variety of market-driven non-governmental initiatives, such as eco-labeling and certification. In the second half of the course, you will learn about proactive corporate endeavors through a series of case studies, arriving at answers to questions such as: 'can firms shape regulation to secure competitive advantage?' or 'what is the potential for product differentiation along environmental lines?' In short, you will gain a better understanding of when it “pays to be green.” Throughout the course we will emphasize the interactions among the public and private spheres of activity. Designing sound environmental policies, for example, requires creating the proper incentives for regulated firms to reduce their pollution. The major theme of the course is the interaction between markets and the environment. How can environmental policies be designed to create or mimic markets, in order to provide regulated firms with the right incentives for environmental protection? What profit opportunities do markets provide innovative firms? This is the first of the two-course sequence in Sustainable Business. In this course we focus on the economic underpinnings of environmental regulation, the regulatory compliance offirms, and the use of markets for environmental protection. The second course, Strategy and Social Responsibility, focuses on the integration of Socially Responsible Business Practices with firm strategy. Prerequisites: MBA core Course credits: 1.5
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
Yes
Description
School's environmental commitment 1:
Olin Sustainability Case Competition
School's environmental commitment 2:
Olin Energy Club
School's environmental commitment 3:
Olin Chapter of Net Impact
Career Overview
Average Starting Salary
$103,295
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
96%
Finding Jobs & Internships
Source Of Full-Time Job Acceptances
79%
School Facilitiated
21%
Graduate Facilitated
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
31%
Marketing
29%
Consulting
21%
Finance/Accounting
9%
General Management
7%
Operations/Logistics
3%
Other
Graduates Employed by Region
55%
Midwest
12%
Northeast
10%
Southwest
8%
West
7%
Mid-Atlantic
6%
South
2%
International
Students Say
When it comes to the job market, Olin MBAs are definitely competitive applicants (as evidenced by "very high post graduation employment rates"). Indeed, WashU "has a great reputation with a number of outstanding companies that hire for…general cor- porate management, finance, and operations." Additionally, as one marketing student proudly reveals, there's a "strong recruiting presence for brand management" as well. Many students are also "extremely impressed by [the] career services office." The coun- selors available provide fantastic, personalized advice tailored to each student's individ- ual skill-sets and professional interests.
While you can definitely find a smattering of WashU MBAs scattered about the country, the majority of graduates finds jobs within the Midwest. Employers that frequently hire Wash. U. students include Citigroup, First National Bank of Omaha, IBM, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Emerson, and Nestle Purina Pet Care.
Job Function
| Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing / Sales | 31% | $102,500 | $106,262 | $75,000 | $163,000 |
| Consulting | 29% | $110,000 | $113,048 | $62,000 | $156,000 |
| Finance / Accounting | 21% | $98,000 | $95,894 | $65,000 | $150,000 |
| General Management | 9% | $101,000 | $97,750 | $80,000 | $110,000 |
| Operations / Logistics | 7% | $80,000 | $84,714 | $60,000 | $125,000 |
| Other | 3% | $90,000 | $88,333 | $65,000 | $110,000 |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 22% | $120,000 | $118,500 | $62,000 | $156,000 |
| Technology | 16% | $110,000 | $114,438 | $65,000 | $163,000 |
| Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 15% | $95,000 | $95,800 | $80,000 | $125,000 |
| Consumer Products | 13% | $100,000 | $96,200 | $60,000 | $120,000 |
| Financial Services | 13% | $100,000 | $101,455 | $66,000 | $150,000 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | $95,000 | $90,000 | $65,000 | $125,000 |
| Petroleum / Energy | 3% | $115,000 | $98,333 | $65,000 | $115,000 |
| Non-profit | 2% | ||||
| Other | 1% |
Prominent Alumni
Shelley Lavender, MBA 2003
President, Boeing Military Aircraft
Edward A. Mueller, MBA 1988
Chairman & CEO, Qwest Communications
Jim Weddle, MBA 1977
Managing Partner, Edward Jones
W. Patrick McGinnis MBA 1972
President & CEO, Nestle Purina Pet Care
Jerry Kent, BSBA 1978, MBA 1979
President & CEO, Cequel IIII
Dates
Financial Aid Statistics
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$54,500
Tuition (Out-State)
$54,500
Fees (In-State)
$885
Fees (Out-State)
$885
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$1,620
Tuition (Out-State)
$1,620
Fees (In-State)
$0
Fees (Out-State)
$0
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$17,696
Academic Expenses
$5,564
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
565
Part Time
53%
Demographics
23.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
37.00%
International
32% female
68% male
Campus Life
Students Say
MBA candidates find Olin to be a "very inclusive" program, replete with "friendly" students who are definitely "open to building relationships." A first-year supports this notion stating, "As a small program, I can honestly say I knew everyone in my class by the end of the first semester and had the opportunity to work with a diverse team." And a second-year quickly follows up, "We know that our success requires teamwork and collaboration, so we are all sure to respect each other and help out where we can." Further, "We have insanely diverse backgrounds and experiences that lead to fun and engaging in-classroom and outside classroom discussion. We are passionate, but not cut-throat competitive."
Additionally, you can be assured that "there's never a dull moment" at Olin. To begin with, "you have so many ways to explore all of your interests and meet incredible thinkers and business leaders." Indeed, "there are events nearly every day of the week to attend. Workshops, fairs, club events, social events, etc can quickly fill up our sched- ules." Beyond the campus, students can readily take advantage of St. Louis, "a fantastic city [in which] to be a student. There are a ton of free museums and activities to take part in on the weekend, and the city as a whole is experiencing a renaissance right now. [And] because rents are cheap, it's possible to have a fantastic apartment or house on a student budget."
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Ruthie Pyles Stiffler
Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid
Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid
Address
1 Brookings Dr.
Campus Box 1156
St. Louis, MO 63130
United States
Campus Box 1156
St. Louis, MO 63130
United States
Phone
314-935-7301
Fax
314-935-6309
Email
mba@wustl.edu
