Washington University in St Louis

Accounting

The Master of Accounting program prepares students to enter public accounting, corporate accounting, consulting, and financial services. Areas of focus include auditing, taxes, ethical decision making, and business analysis using financial statements, with experiential coursework built into the curriculum.

Accounting

Undergraduate BSBA major in Accounting at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Advanced Architectural Design

The Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (MSAAD) is a 36-credit, three-semester, post-professional degree for individuals holding a BArch or MArch who wish to pursue advanced design studies, research, and teaching preparation. Individualized schedules include an advanced design studio each semester.

Aerosol Science & Engineering

A one-year, 30-credit joint master's degree offered with IIT Bombay for BTech students, conducting jointly supervised research in aerosol science and engineering, with 15 credits completed in person at Washington University.

Aerospace Engineering

A 30-unit master's degree focused in aerospace engineering, offered with course, project, or thesis options and requiring coursework in applied mathematics, aerospace, and electives.

African & African American Studies

Undergraduate AB major in African & African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

AI for Business

The two-semester Master of Science in AI for Business focuses on familiarizing students with AI tools and their applications in strategic business decision-making. Students choose one of three STEM-designated concentrations in finance, marketing, or technical AI.

American Culture Studies

Graduate certificate enabling doctoral students to develop multidisciplinary expertise in American topics drawn from across the humanities and social sciences, awarded together with the student's PhD.

American Culture Studies

Undergraduate AB major in American Culture Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Analytics (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Analytics builds on the Graduate Certificate with additional coursework in text mining, database design, deep learning, big data and cloud computing, and AI-driven customer analytics. It requires 22.5 total credits, including 12 credits beyond the Graduate Certificate.

Analytics (Graduate Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Analytics provides foundational training in data analytics, including machine learning, Python and data science, data visualization, prescriptive analytics, and R and statistics. It requires 10.5 total credits to complete.

Ancient Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Ancient Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Anthropology

Doctoral program in anthropology offering research training across concentrations in archaeology, biological anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology.

Anthropology

Undergraduate AB major in Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Applied Computer Science

The Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) provides a strong, interdisciplinary foundation in computer science for working professionals from non-mathematical or non-engineering backgrounds who want to enter the field of computing. Offered fully online in collaboration with the McKelvey School of Engineering, it focuses on in-demand skills including databases, networks, security, systems administration, and software development.

Applied Computer Science

The Advanced Certificate in Applied Computer Science is a two-part bridge program of 15 units of graduate coursework for those seeking an introduction to computer science without committing to a master's degree. Courses cover foundations of computer science and programming, discrete math and structures, object-oriented programming, cloud computing, and data engineering foundations.

Applied GeoAI

The Certificate in Applied GeoAI applies AI and machine learning to location-based data to improve understanding, analysis, and decision-making. The 16-unit program (13 required units and 3 elective units) focuses on data management, imagery analysis, and locational intelligence, and is designed for GIS professionals and others wanting to integrate a spatial component into their work. Completed entirely online.

Applied Mathematics

Undergraduate AB major in Applied Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Applied Science (Chemical Engineering)

Undergraduate BS major in Applied Science (Chemical Engineering) at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Applied Science (Electrical Engineering)

Undergraduate BS major in Applied Science (Electrical Engineering) at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering)

Undergraduate BS major in Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering) at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Applied Science (Systems Science & Engineering)

Undergraduate BS major in Applied Science (Systems Science & Engineering) at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Arabic

Undergraduate AB major in Arabic at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Architectural Studies

The Master of Science in Architectural Studies (MSAS) is a 30-credit, two-semester program for students seeking research specialization or focus beyond the professional degree programs, with study available in Architectural Pedagogy and the History and Culture of Architecture. The program culminates in a thesis project that serves as its apex.

Architecture

The Master of Architecture is a professional, STEM-designated, NAAB-accredited degree offered in two curricula: the six-semester, 105-credit MArch 3 for students holding non-architecture undergraduate degrees, and the four-semester, 75-credit MArch 2 for those with architecture majors. The program centers on an Advanced Architectural Design Studio sequence that culminates in a Degree Project.

Architecture (BA)

Undergraduate BA major in Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts).

Architecture (BS)

Undergraduate BS major in Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts).

Art (BA)

Undergraduate BA major in Art at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts).

Art (BFA)

Undergraduate BFA major in Art at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts).

Art History and Archaeology

Master's program in the history of art and archaeology.

Art History and Archaeology

Doctoral program in the history of art and archaeology preparing students for scholarly and museum careers.

Art History and Archaeology

Undergraduate AB major in Art History and Archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree provides a framework for understanding the disciplines and skills of a liberal arts degree, a foundation for further study at the bachelor's level, and an initial academic credential for career advancement. Requiring a minimum of 60 units, it is awarded to learners who complete the equivalent of two years of undergraduate study; courses count toward CAPS Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies programs.

Astrophysics

Undergraduate AB major in Astrophysics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Audiology

The Doctor of Audiology is a three-year course of study that prepares students as independent clinical audiologists through hands-on clinical experiences, coursework, and research. Housed in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, it culminates in a capstone project and a full-time clinical externship.

Biochemistry, Biophysics, & Structural Biology

This PhD program in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences brings together scientists pursuing a quantitative understanding of biological systems from single molecules to whole organisms. Areas of focus include biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology.

Biology

Part-time master's program in biology.

Biology

Undergraduate AB major in Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Biomedical Data Science and AI

The Master of Science in Biomedical Data Science and AI is a 37-credit-unit program offering training in informatics, data science, and biostatistics. After shared foundational coursework, students select a concentration in Biostatistics, Biomedical Informatics, or Data Science.

Biomedical Data Science and AI

The Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Data Science and AI is an 18-credit-unit, flexible, part-time program designed for professionals building technical fluency in health-related data analysis, artificial intelligence, and biomedical informatics. Students complete six core courses and three specialization courses.

Biomedical Engineering

A 30-credit master's program in biomedical engineering, offered with thesis and non-thesis options, requiring core coursework in BME, life science, and math/computer science.

Biomedical Engineering

A doctoral program requiring a minimum of 72 credits beyond the bachelor's, including a core curriculum in life science, mathematics, and computer science plus at least 24 credits of dissertation research.

Biomedical Engineering

Undergraduate BS major in Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Biomedical Informatics

The Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics is a 36-unit program offered through the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics, combining coursework with internship or mentored research and available full-time or part-time. (For students matriculated prior to Fall 2026.).

Biomedical Informatics

The Certificate in Biomedical Informatics is a 16-unit program conferred through the School of Medicine, comprising four core courses (12 units) plus additional journal club, mini-internship, or elective credit, available full-time or part-time. (For students matriculated prior to Fall 2026.).

Biomedical Informatics & Data Science

This PhD program trains future biomedical researchers and industry leaders in biomedical informatics and data science core competencies. Housed in DBBS with leadership from the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics, it supports applied research in real-world settings.

Biostatistics

The Master of Science in Biostatistics is a four-semester, 42-credit-unit program offering training in biostatistics and statistical genetics. Students choose between a Traditional Biostatistics pathway or a Statistical Genetics pathway, with a required internship or mentored research project. (For students matriculated prior to Fall 2026.).

Biostatistics and Data Science

The Master of Science in Biostatistics and Data Science is a two-year, 42-credit-unit program offering training in biostatistics and data science. Students choose between an internship experience or a mentored research project.

Biostatistics and Data Science

The Certificate in Biostatistics and Data Science is an 18-unit program conferred through the School of Medicine via the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics, available full-time or part-time. (For students matriculated prior to Fall 2026.).

Business

The Doctor of Philosophy in Business is a research-focused doctoral program in which students work closely with productive faculty to develop research skills and co-author scholarly papers. Students complete a challenging core curriculum, qualifying and field examinations, teaching and residence requirements, and a dissertation.

Business

The Certificate in Business provides the information, skills, and resources needed to function effectively in a business setting. The 15-unit program addresses core competencies including accounting, marketing, and management as well as in-demand skills such as budgeting, business analysis, business process, procurement, and operations management. It can be completed online.

Business Administration

The Olin MBA develops general management leaders through core coursework in accounting, finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and organizational behavior, plus optional specializations. It is offered in Full-Time, Flex (part-time), and Executive formats, including Executive MBA cohorts in St. Louis, Mumbai, and Shanghai.

Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration is a 72-credit practitioner's doctoral degree centered on industry-relevant applied research in finance, marketing, and supply chain, operations, and technology. It is designed for experienced professionals who wish to pursue advanced research skills while continuing to work in industry, culminating in a doctoral thesis.

Business Analytics

The Master of Science in Business Analytics combines technical programming skills with a rigorous approach to business problem-solving so students can extract strategic insights from large data sets. Students choose from STEM-designated concentrations such as accounting, customer, financial technology, healthcare, and supply chain analytics, and the degree is also offered fully online for working professionals.

Business and Computer Science

Undergraduate BS major in Business and Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Business Law

A JD certificate in business law requiring at least three core courses and a total of 15 credits in designated business and commercial law courses, earned as part of the JD degree.

Business of Sports

The three-semester Master of Science in Business of Sports offers an experiential program covering marketing, analytics, communications, sales strategies, sports media, sports entrepreneurship, and sports law. It prepares students for careers across the sports industry, including corporate partnerships, ticketing, pricing analysis, and on-field analytics.

Business Writing

The Certificate in Business Writing focuses on the writing skills necessary to develop communications materials for an organization. The 12-unit program (9 required units and 3 elective units) covers persuasion skills, understanding audience needs, and cutting-edge message design strategies for people looking to grow in a strategic communications role. It can be completed online.

Cancer Biology

This DBBS PhD program focuses on explaining the fundamental processes of cancer biology in molecular terms, including cell motility and metastasis, the tumor microenvironment, DNA and protein modifications, and cell signaling. Students conduct original research toward a dissertation.

Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate BS major in Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Chemistry

Doctoral program in chemistry.

Chemistry

Undergraduate AB major in Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Classics

Master's program in classics covering Greek and Latin languages, literatures, and ancient Mediterranean cultures.

Classics

Doctoral program in classics.

Classics

Undergraduate AB major in Classics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Clinical Effectiveness

The Certificate in Clinical Effectiveness develops the methodological skills needed for clinical outcomes research, including designing clinical and observational studies and evaluating clinical epidemiology projects. It requires a minimum of 15 total credits (two core and three elective courses).

Clinical Investigation

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation is a 16-credit program for young investigators committed to academic careers in clinical research. Students gain knowledge in study design, research implementation, statistics, and scientific communication, with the same four tracks as the master's program.

Clinical Investigation

The Master of Science in Clinical Investigation is a one- to five-year program preparing young investigators for academic careers in clinical research. Scholars complete 33 credit units of didactic coursework plus a mentored research project, with tracks in Clinical Investigation, Translational Medicine, Genetics/Genomics, and Dissemination and Implementation.

Clinical Research Management

The Master of Science in Clinical Research Management is designed for experienced professionals in academic research centers or private industry seeking greater depth in the science and business of clinical research. The 30-unit fully online program includes 24 units of required coursework and 6 units of electives covering regulatory requirements, ethics, product development, research design, and data analysis in human-subjects clinical trials.

Clinical Research Management

The Certificate in Clinical Research Management is designed primarily for individuals with clinical research responsibilities who want formal coursework to complement their skills and experience. The 21-unit program targets key processes for managing research protocols, good clinical practice, research ethics, and regulatory guidelines in academic research or pharmaceutical industry settings. It can be completed online.

Clinical Research Management

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Clinical Research Management is designed for learners early in a clinical research career as well as experienced professionals. Completed entirely online, it focuses on the scientific methods of clinical research, good clinical practice, research ethics, and regulatory guidelines integral to clinical trial management, and pairs with the overlapping Certificate in Clinical Research Management.

Communication Design

Undergraduate BFA major in Communication Design at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts).

Comparative Literature

Doctoral program in comparative literature engaging literary study across languages and traditions.

Comparative Literature and Thought

Undergraduate AB major in Comparative Literature and Thought at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Computational & Data Sciences

An interdisciplinary doctoral program training students to apply computational and statistical methods to problems in a social science domain area, requiring 72 credits including a common core and domain-depth track.

Computational & Systems Biology

This DBBS PhD program trains scientists in technology-intensive, quantitative, systems-level approaches to molecular biology, integrating high-end instrumentation with mathematical formalisms to understand genetic circuits and the genetics of human disease.

Computer Engineering

A 30-unit master's program focused on computer engineering (hardware), jointly administered by the departments of Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Systems Engineering, with course, project, or thesis options.

Computer Engineering

A doctoral program in computer engineering requiring 72 units of coursework, seminars, and research credits, culminating in a dissertation defense.

Computer Engineering

Undergraduate BS major in Computer Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Computer Science

A 30-unit master's program for students with a computer science background, offered as a course option or with a project or thesis, emphasizing software.

Computer Science

A doctoral program in computer science requiring 72 units of coursework, seminars, and research credits, with qualifying examination, dissertation proposal, and dissertation defense.

Computer Science

Undergraduate BS major in Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Computer Science + Economics

Undergraduate BS major in Computer Science + Economics at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Computer Science & Engineering

A flexible 30-unit master's of engineering combining computer science and computer engineering, allowing approved outside coursework and culminating in a capstone project.

Computer Science + Mathematics

Undergraduate BS major in Computer Science + Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Construction Management

A 15-unit graduate certificate for working professionals leading construction projects, integrating traditional construction themes with business, finance, ethics, and law through lecture and lab-based education.

Construction Management

A 30-unit part-time master's program designed to enhance leadership, management, and technical capabilities for professionals in the built environment through project-based, experiential learning.

Controls

A graduate certificate in controls requiring at least four courses (12 units), taken alongside a graduate degree in a participating department, covering probability, dynamic systems, and control.

Creative Writing

The 16-unit Certificate in Creative Writing is open to all learners with writing skills comparable to those in English composition and lets students specialize in fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry. Craft courses are taught using the workshop model with open discussion and detailed criticism; instructors are experienced professional writers, many associated with the WashU Graduate Writing Program and the Department of English.

Custom

A customized Master of Laws for lawyers who already hold a JD or a first law degree from outside the United States, allowing students to design their own 24-credit curriculum with the Office of Graduate and International Programs to fit their professional goals.

Cybersecurity Engineering

A 30-unit master's program providing theoretical and hands-on engineering expertise to design, engineer, and architect cybersecurity technology and systems, with a project or thesis capstone.

Cybersecurity Engineering

A graduate certificate awarded in conjunction with an engineering master's degree, covering core computer security and systems security courses plus cybersecurity electives.

Cybersecurity Management

A 15-unit, five-course on-campus graduate certificate for mid- and senior-level professionals in the fundamentals of managing the people, technology, and resources of cybersecurity organizations.

Cybersecurity Management

A 30-unit part-time master's program for mid- and senior-career professionals in the management of the people, technology, and resources needed to lead cybersecurity organizations.

Dance

Two-year Master of Fine Arts program in dance emphasizing choreography, performance, research, and mentored teaching.

Dance

Undergraduate AB major in Dance at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Data Analytics

The Certificate in Data Analytics focuses on data preparation, data analysis, applied statistics, and data visualization. The 18-unit program (12 required units and 6 elective units) is designed primarily for individuals wishing to transition to a data analytics career, including those with little to no background in data, and prepares learners to be competitive for entry-level roles. It can be completed online.

Data Analytics and Applications

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Data Analytics and Applications provides the knowledge and skills needed for success in the data analytics field. Learners complete required coursework and electives focused on Python, GIS, and R, along with math and statistics courses, preparing for careers such as data scientist and GIS analyst.

Data Analytics & Applications

The Master of Data Analytics & Applications (MDAA) equips working professionals with knowledge of data systems that improve efficiencies and profit margins for organizations. Offered fully online in collaboration with the McKelvey School of Engineering, the 30-unit program includes 21 units of required core courses and 9 units of electives.

Data Mining & Machine Learning

A graduate certificate awarded in conjunction with an engineering master's degree, covering machine learning, advanced algorithms, foundations, and domain courses in data mining and machine learning.

Data Science (AB)

Undergraduate AB major in Data Science at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Data Science (BS)

Undergraduate BS major in Data Science at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Data Science in the Humanities

Graduate certificate introducing humanities doctoral students to computational and data-driven methods for humanistic research, conferred with the student's PhD.

Deaf Education

The Master of Science in Deaf Education prepares early interventionists and teachers to work with infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The intensive curriculum emphasizes immersion in practice teaching, with certification and degree-only track options.

Design

Undergraduate BA major in Design at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts).

Developmental, Regenerative & Stem Cell Biology

This DBBS PhD program studies problems in embryonic development and cell and tissue differentiation across model systems, using genetic, genomic, cell biological, immunological, and biochemical approaches to elucidate mechanisms of development and disease.

Developmental, Regenerative, & Stem Cell Biology

Doctoral program in developmental, regenerative, and stem cell biology within the Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences.

Drama

Undergraduate AB major in Drama at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Early Modern Studies

Interdisciplinary graduate certificate supporting doctoral students' cross-disciplinary study of the early modern period, awarded alongside the PhD.

Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

Doctoral program in earth, environmental, and planetary sciences.

Earth Science

Undergraduate AB major in Earth Science at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

East Asian Languages and Cultures

Master's program in East Asian languages and cultures.

East Asian Languages and Cultures

Doctoral program in East Asian languages and cultures.

East Asian Languages and Cultures

Undergraduate AB major in East Asian Languages and Cultures at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Doctoral program in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Economics

Master's program in economics.

Economics

Doctoral program in economics.

Economics

Undergraduate AB major in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Economics and Computer Science

Undergraduate AB major in Economics and Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Economics and Strategy

Undergraduate BSBA major in Economics and Strategy at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Education

Doctoral program in education offering interdisciplinary training across the arts and sciences.

Educational Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Educational Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Electrical Engineering

A 30-unit master's degree in electrical engineering offered with a course option or a thesis/project option, designed for students proceeding to doctoral study or industry.

Electrical Engineering

A doctoral program requiring a minimum of 72 units of post-baccalaureate study including at least 36 units of coursework and 24 units of research, with qualifying process, preliminary exam, and dissertation defense.

Electrical Engineering

Undergraduate BS major in Electrical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Energy, Environmental, & Chemical Engineering

A doctoral program requiring a total of 72 credits including at least 36 credits of graduate coursework and 30 credits of dissertation research across energy, environmental, and chemical engineering.

Energy, Environmental, & Chemical Engineering (MEng)

A 30-unit professional master's of engineering based in coursework, with required core in technical, mathematics, project management, and social/legal/policy areas, plus specialization pathways for practice in industry.

Energy, Environmental, & Chemical Engineering (MS)

A 30-credit research-focused master's program in environmental engineering, energy systems, and chemical engineering, completed through coursework and optional independent study or thesis research.

Engineering Data Analytics & Statistics

A 30-unit master's degree covering data analytics and statistics with required courses in machine learning, optimization, probability, and data-driven practicum, offered with course or thesis/project options.

Engineering Management

A 15-unit graduate certificate for part-time working professionals bridging technology and business, teaching common management tactics across engineering disciplines.

Engineering Management

A 30-unit master's program bridging technology and business, available full-time or part-time, teaching students to strategize, lead, manage financials, and leverage technology across engineering disciplines.

English and American Literature

Doctoral program in English and American literature; the department admits to the PhD rather than a standalone MA.

English Literature

Undergraduate AB major in English Literature at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate BSBA major in Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Environmental Analysis

Undergraduate AB major in Environmental Analysis at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Environmental Biology

Undergraduate AB major in Environmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Environmental Engineering

Undergraduate BS major in Environmental Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Environmental Policy

Undergraduate AB major in Environmental Policy at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Environmental Science

Undergraduate AB major in Environmental Science at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Fashion Design

Undergraduate BFA major in Fashion Design at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts).

Film and Media Studies

Master's program in film and media studies.

Film and Media Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Film and Media Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Finance

The Flex Master of Science in Finance offers working professionals in-depth training in the evolving field of corporate finance and banking. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of financial principles and theory and can be completed on a part-time basis.

Finance

Undergraduate BSBA major in Finance at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Finance (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Finance builds on the Graduate Certificate with additional coursework across accounting, data analytics, and advanced finance topics. It requires 19.5 total credits, including 10.5 credits beyond the Graduate Certificate.

Finance - Corporate Finance

The two-semester Master of Science in Finance - Corporate Finance emphasizes corporate financial decisions such as capital budgeting, firm valuation, capital raising, securities issuance, payout policy, and enterprise risk management. It prepares students for careers in corporate financial management, financial analysis, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and consulting.

Finance (Graduate Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Finance provides foundational training in finance through coursework in financial accounting, financial management, financial markets and institutions, investment theory, and corporate finance valuation. It requires 9 total credits to complete.

Finance - Quantitative

The three-semester Master of Science in Quantitative Finance builds skills in mathematical and strategic decision making for careers in financial services and related industries. This STEM-designated curriculum emphasizes advanced quantitative methods and includes required experiential learning.

Finance - Wealth and Asset Management

The three-semester Master of Science in Finance - Wealth and Asset Management emphasizes analytics combined with technical skills in asset allocation and security selection to construct investment portfolios for individuals, institutions, and businesses. It prepares students for careers in asset and wealth management and related analytics fields.

Financial Engineering

A graduate certificate in financial engineering offered by Electrical & Systems Engineering with support from the Olin Business School finance department, requiring at least four courses (12 units) covering financial mathematics, statistical methods, and quantitative risk management.

Financial Engineering

Undergraduate BSBA major in Financial Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Forensic Psychology

The Certificate in Forensic Psychology examines the intersection of human behavior and criminal justice, applying psychology to law enforcement, corrections, victim services, and treatment of offenders. The 15-unit program (6 required units and 9 elective units) spans police, investigative, criminal, correctional, and legal psychology and can serve as a springboard to graduate study. It can be completed online.

Foundations of Counseling Psychology and Behavioral Health

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Foundations of Counseling Psychology and Behavioral Health is designed for learners seeking applied study in pursuit of careers in social work, counseling, or related healthcare roles. Coursework introduces learners to clinical psychology, counseling, and social work; completion does not make students eligible for any professional licensure status.

French

Undergraduate AB major in French at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

French and Francophone Studies

Doctoral program in French and Francophone studies offered by Romance Languages and Literatures.

Genetic Counseling

The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling is a 21-month, full-time program that prepares students to become certified genetic counselors. Students complete coursework, clinical fieldwork rotations, and a research project, and graduates are eligible to sit for the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification examination.

Geographic Information Systems

The 18-unit Certificate in Geographic Information Systems teaches both fundamental and advanced GIS concepts and skills, including the design of GIS projects, operation of software, cartographic output, spatial analysis, and industry-specific applications. It targets working professionals seeking course work and skill enhancement in the field. It can be completed online.

German and Higher Education Administration

Master's program combining graduate study in German with training in higher education administration.

Germanic Languages and Literatures

Master's program in Germanic languages and literatures.

Germanic Languages and Literatures

Doctoral program in Germanic languages and literatures.

Germanic Languages and Literatures

Undergraduate AB major in Germanic Languages and Literatures at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Global Black Studies

Interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Global Black Studies for WashU Arts & Sciences doctoral students, offering advanced interdisciplinary study of Black life, race, and the African diaspora; requires two core seminars and two graduate electives and is conferred alongside the student's PhD.

Global Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Global Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Health Care Management (BSBA)

Undergraduate BSBA major in Health Care Management at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Health Care Management (BSIS)

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Health Care Management provides an academic foundation for learners pursuing managerial careers in health care. The program examines scientific, social, political, economic, ethical, and organizational issues in health care and can be completed entirely online, preparing graduates for roles in hospital administration, community health, and public health.

Health Care Transitions

The Certificate in Health Care Transitions focuses on the science and math skills necessary to transition to a healthcare-focused career. The 21-unit program (15 required units and 6 elective units) provides pathways to entry-level apprenticeships and careers in roles such as medical assistant, medical secretary, and lab technician. It can be completed online.

Health Equity and Disparities

The Certificate in Health Equity and Disparities builds knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health, developing skills to assess disparities and address their impact on clinical outcomes and population health. It requires a minimum of 15 total credits (three core and three elective courses).

Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Health Sciences provides an academic foundation for learners pursuing clinical or research careers in health care. It examines foundational science for health care professionals along with social, political, ethical, and organizational issues, preparing learners for graduate or professional study in fields such as public health, medicine, nursing, dentistry, and physical and occupational therapy.

Hebrew

Undergraduate AB major in Hebrew at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Higher Education

Graduate certificate for doctoral students preparing for careers in higher education, requiring coursework in foundations of education, diversity and inclusion, and critical issues in higher education plus a mentored experience.

Hispanic Studies

Doctoral program in Hispanic studies offered by Romance Languages and Literatures.

History

Doctoral program in history.

History

Undergraduate AB major in History at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Human-Computer Interaction + Emerging Technology

The Master of Design (MDes) for Human-Computer Interaction and Emerging Technology is a two-year, STEM-designated, terminal professional graduate degree offering an interdisciplinary approach to digital product design built on strengths in visual, interactive, social, and systems design. The 60-credit, four-semester, on-campus program prepares students to lead in emerging design challenges impacting every industrial sector.

Humanities

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Humanities is designed for modern learners who want to build on existing education by engaging with subjects across humanities disciplines. Students choose 27 units from humanities courses plus a 3-unit capstone, honing skills in writing, deep reading, communication, and critical thinking. The program can be completed entirely online.

Human Resources Management

The Master of Arts in Human Resources Management prepares individuals to join organizational leaders at the table of decision makers. The 36-unit program covers key operational areas such as human relations and communications, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee and labor relations, and staffing and retention, as well as organizational development and strategic planning. It can be completed entirely online.

Illustration & Visual Culture

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Illustration & Visual Culture is a two-year, 60-credit residential program that explores illustration authorship by combining studio practice with curatorial training in visual and material culture. Graduates are prepared to work as author-artists of graphic novels and picture books, professors of illustration, critical writers on popular culture, and curatorial staff in museums, libraries, and auction houses.

Imaging Science

A 30-credit master's degree in imaging science requiring core courses in mathematics and physics of imaging modalities, a seminar, computation, and application courses, plus electives.

Imaging Science

A doctoral program in imaging science, one of only two such programs in the U.S., requiring 72 units with an interdisciplinary curriculum spanning imaging technology and applications from cancer diagnosis to virtual reality.

Imaging Science & Engineering

A multidisciplinary graduate certificate complementing a graduate degree, requiring completion of four imaging courses and an imaging seminar across departments to build expertise in imaging science.

Immunology

This DBBS PhD program provides training in the discipline of immunology, examining the mechanisms of host defense against pathogenic agents. Research spans basic structural and molecular levels of host defense through clinical applications such as cancer immunotherapy.

Information Systems Management

A 30-unit master's program preparing technology leaders through a blend of courses in information, systems, technology, management, and leadership.

Intellectual Property & Technology Law

A one-year LLM offering introductory and advanced study of intellectual property and technology law, requiring 24 total credits with at least 15 credits drawn from the IP/TL curriculum.

International Affairs

The Master of Arts in International Affairs offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding global political, economic, social, and cultural issues. The 30-unit program includes seven core courses, two electives, and a capstone research project, drawing on WashU faculty and experienced practitioners in the St. Louis region.

International and Comparative Law

A JD certificate in international and comparative law requiring at least three core courses and a total of 15 credits in designated courses, earned as part of the JD degree.

Islamic and Near Eastern Studies

Master's program in Islamic and Near Eastern studies.

Italian

Undergraduate AB major in Italian at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Jewish Studies

Master's program in Jewish studies.

Landscape Architecture

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is a professional degree offered in a three-year (90-credit MLA 3) and a two-year (60-credit MLA 2) option, focused on the three subjects of design, ecology, and urbanism. Studio teaching is supported by instruction in technology, history, and theory, culminating in a research-based degree project.

Language Instruction

Graduate certificate offered by Romance Languages and Literatures for PhD students, grounded in applied linguistics and second-language acquisition to prepare them as language teachers.

Latin American Studies

Interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Latin American studies for Arts & Sciences doctoral students, awarded concurrently with the PhD.

Latin American Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Latin American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Law

The Juris Scientiae Doctoris is a research doctorate for attorneys pursuing careers in academia, policy, or scholarly legal research, requiring two years of on-campus residency and completion of an original, publishable dissertation.

Law

A three-year, full-time program leading to the Juris Doctor. First-year students complete required doctrinal courses, and upper-level students specialize through clinics, externships, and academic programs in areas such as business, criminal, environmental, and international law.

Leadership and Management

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Leadership and Management combines the study of group and organizational cultures with a focus on developing and implementing successful management strategies. Coursework provides a foundation in leadership studies, strategic planning, and finance, preparing learners for leadership roles in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. It can be completed entirely online.

Leadership and Organizational Development

The Certificate in Leadership and Organizational Development focuses on teaching learners to develop and apply effective, adaptive, and inclusive leadership skills for successful organizational development. The 9-unit program covers principles in group behavior, management, and teambuilding and how to apply them in the workplace. It can be completed online.

Legal Studies

The Master of Legal Studies is a 24-credit degree for non-lawyer professionals seeking to understand the U.S. legal system and apply legal knowledge across their careers. Offered on campus and fully online.

Liberal Arts

Part-time Master of Liberal Arts program offering interdisciplinary graduate study across the humanities, arts, and sciences.

Linguistics

Undergraduate AB major in Linguistics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Marketing

The Certificate in Marketing offers learners the opportunity to build a focused and practical foundation in marketing. The 12-unit program equips individuals with market-aligned skills in areas such as market research, communication strategy, product marketing, and public relations, helping them contribute to brand development and make data-informed decisions. It can be completed online.

Marketing

Undergraduate BSBA major in Marketing at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Materials Science & Engineering

A 30-unit master's degree in materials science and engineering offered with course or thesis options, requiring approved materials-focused courses and mathematics at the graduate level.

Materials Science & Engineering

An interdisciplinary doctoral degree administered by the Institute of Materials Science & Engineering requiring a minimum of 72 credits including at least 36 credits of graduate coursework and 18 to 36 credits of dissertation research.

Mathematical Sciences

Undergraduate AB major in Mathematical Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Mathematics

Master's program in mathematics.

Mathematics

Doctoral program in mathematics.

Mathematics

Undergraduate AB major in Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Mathematics and Computer Science

Undergraduate AB major in Mathematics and Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Mathematics and Economics

Undergraduate AB major in Mathematics and Economics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Mechanical Engineering

A doctoral program in mechanical engineering requiring a minimum of 72 credits including at least 36 credits of graduate coursework and 24 credits of dissertation research, with strengths in biomechanics, energy, advanced materials, and aerospace.

Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate BS major in Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Mechanical Engineering (MEng)

A one- to two-year, 30-unit master's of engineering in mechanical engineering tailored to customize course content for individual professional needs, requiring 30 units of engineering or mathematics coursework.

Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

A 30-unit master's degree in mechanical engineering offered with course, project, or thesis options, requiring coursework in applied mathematics, an area of specialization, and electives.

Medical Physics

The Post-PhD Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics is a CAMPEP-accredited program requiring completion of 18 credit units, offered in one- and two-year formats. Students become familiar with major texts and literature in the area of medical physics and are exposed to treatment techniques and quality control procedures.

Medical Physics

The Master of Science in Medical Physics is built on CAMPEP-accredited courses and designed for full-time study over two academic years. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required, met through core courses, department-approved electives, and thesis research or a focused clinical project.

Medical Physics

The PhD in Medical Physics prepares students to perform academic research in the field, exposing them to diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and radiation safety. The full-time program requires a minimum of 70 credit units, including 34 units of didactic coursework and at least 36 units of thesis research.

Medicine

The Doctor of Medicine is the School of Medicine's professional degree, delivered through the three-phase Gateway Curriculum that prepares physicians to lead transformational changes in health care. The MD program is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Molecular Cell Biology

This DBBS PhD program provides rigorous training in elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying fundamental cellular processes in normal and disease contexts, including cell motility, cell cycle regulation, transcription, translation, molecular trafficking, and signal transduction.

Molecular Genetics & Genomics

This DBBS PhD program integrates forward and reverse genetics with genomic and computational approaches to study fundamental genetic, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of development, homeostasis, and disease, with a focus on human biology.

Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis

This DBBS PhD program emphasizes laboratory research in two major areas: molecular microbiology (fundamental biology of microbes) and microbial pathogenesis and host defense (mechanisms of virulence and host-parasite interactions).

Movement Science

The interdisciplinary PhD in Movement Science prepares future researchers and faculty members who can enhance the profession of physical therapy. Housed in the Program in Physical Therapy, it emphasizes discovering and transmitting new knowledge related to movement dysfunction.

Music

Master's program in music with concentrations in musicology and music theory.

Music

Doctoral program in music with concentrations in musicology and music theory.

Music (BA)

Undergraduate BA major in Music at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Music (BMus)

Undergraduate BMus major in Music at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

An LLM with a specialization in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution that trains practicing lawyers to become skilled negotiators, mediators, and arbitrators, requiring 15 credits in the NDR curriculum within the 24-credit degree.

Neurosciences

This DBBS PhD program engages a large, collaborative faculty across nearly every area of modern neuroscience, from molecular studies of ion channels to PET imaging of the human brain and the genetics of neurological diseases.

Nonprofit Management

The Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management addresses the challenges facing mission-driven organizations, including succession planning, volunteerism, resource development, and competitive funding. The 36-unit program combines nonprofit and human resources management coursework (27 required units and 9 elective units) and can be completed entirely online.

Nursing Science

The PhD in Nursing Science requires 59 graduate units of coursework and research, with four core areas (Nursing Science, Research Methods, Statistics, and Mentored Research Experience) plus a required minor/cognate and a dissertation. Offered full-time (three years) or part-time in collaboration with the Goldfarb School of Nursing.

Occupational Therapy

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy prepares generalist clinicians to become practitioners in any practice area. The 28-month, full-time program requires a minimum of 80 credit units of academic coursework plus six months of full-time fieldwork, and graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT examination.

Occupational Therapy

The Doctorate of Occupational Therapy is a 36-month, full-time entry-level program for students who want to assume leadership positions in practice, management, teaching, or clinical research. It requires 106 credit units, including six months of fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone.

Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)

The Online Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy is for experienced, licensed occupational therapists seeking to impact the profession through innovative leadership and education. Delivered online across five sequential semesters for a total of 34 credits, with Educate or Lead specialty tracks.

Organization and Strategic Management

Undergraduate BSBA major in Organization and Strategic Management at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is grounded in the belief that scientific knowledge, critical inquiry, and ethical responsibility are essential to the discovery, development, and responsible use of medications. A brand-new 125-unit program as of Fall 2026, it builds a strong foundation in the natural sciences and prepares graduates for advanced study or careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory sectors.

Philosophy

Doctoral program in philosophy with strengths in philosophy of mind, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of science, metaphysics, and the history of philosophy.

Philosophy

Undergraduate AB major in Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology

Interdisciplinary doctoral program maintaining a core faculty in philosophy while drawing on WashU's psychology and neuroscience programs.

Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology

Undergraduate AB major in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy is an intensive two-year, eight-month professional curriculum developing scientific and clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of movement-related conditions. It integrates biomedical and physical sciences with clinical education and full-time clinical internships.

Physics

Master of Arts program in physics.

Physics

Doctoral program in physics spanning experimental and theoretical research areas.

Physics

Undergraduate AB major in Physics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Planetary Science

Undergraduate AB major in Planetary Science at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Plant & Microbial Biosciences

This DBBS PhD program trains students with a strong background in modern biology and research specific to vascular plants, mosses, algae, plant-associated microbes, and other microbes, addressing both fundamental and applied biological questions.

Political Science

Doctoral program in political science emphasizing political methodology and formal theory across American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.

Political Science

Undergraduate AB major in Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Population Health Sciences

The Master of Population Health Sciences provides clinicians and health professionals a quantitative approach to population health science research, with core skills in epidemiology and biostatistics. The full-time, 10-month program requires a minimum of 33 total credits, including seven core courses and elective courses.

Pre-Nursing

The Associate in Arts (AA) in Pre-Nursing provides the opportunity to complete the prerequisites required to continue to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program while earning an associate's degree. The 60-unit pre-nursing curriculum builds a foundation for professional study; the degree is available only to WashU employees and partner program members and can be completed fully or mostly online.

Project Management

The Certificate in Project Management emphasizes the essential skills needed to successfully research, plan, develop, and complete a project in an organizational context. The 15-unit program (9 required units and 6 elective units) covers project management fundamentals, risk identification and management, the role of data, and communication skills for leaders. It can be completed online.

Psychological & Brain Sciences

Doctoral program training researchers and educators in psychological and brain sciences across areas including behavior/brain/cognition, clinical science, aging and development, and social and personality psychology.

Psychological & Brain Sciences

Undergraduate AB major in Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Psychological & Brain Sciences: Cognitive Neuroscience

Undergraduate AB major in Psychological & Brain Sciences: Cognitive Neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Public Health

A two-year Master of Public Health degree accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, providing the knowledge, skills, and tools for leadership in public health. The interdisciplinary curriculum offers concentrations, a practicum, research opportunities, and real-world learning experiences.

Public Health Sciences

A four-year doctoral program that prepares students to think critically as public health scientists and independent investigators addressing public health challenges locally and globally. It combines conceptual and methodological coursework with hands-on research and teaching experiences, faculty mentoring, and transdisciplinary professional acculturation.

Public Health & Society

Undergraduate AB major in Public Health & Society at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Public Interest Law

A JD certificate in public interest law requiring 6 credits of core courses and a total of 15 credits in designated public-interest courses, earned as part of the JD degree.

Quantitative Data Analysis

Graduate certificate from Psychological & Brain Sciences providing advanced training in quantitative social-science data analysis, methods, and interpretation for doctoral students across disciplines.

Quantum Engineering

A graduate certificate in quantum engineering requiring at least four courses (12 units) taken alongside a graduate degree, covering quantum computing, quantum optics, and quantum mechanics/electronics for engineers.

Rehabilitation and Participation Science

The Rehabilitation and Participation Science PhD program develops rehabilitation scientists whose research generates knowledge to enhance health, reduce illness and disability, and optimize participation and quality of life. Students devote the majority of their time to mentored research over four to five years of full-time study.

Religious Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Religious Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Reproductive Sciences

The Master of Science in Reproductive Sciences is a two-year, full-time program with a shared core curriculum in human reproductive physiology and pathology. Students choose between a 35-credit Research concentration or a 39-credit Clinical Embryology concentration.

Robotics and Intelligent Systems

A 30-unit master's of engineering in robotics preparing individuals for professional practice, with required courses spanning machine learning, dynamic systems, robotics, autonomy, and control, plus course or thesis/project options.

Romance Languages and Literatures

Undergraduate AB major in Romance Languages and Literatures at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Social Policy

The Master of Social Policy is a 31-credit program combining coursework and a culminating internship to build a toolkit of skills for success in the U.S. policy ecosystem, preparing students for policy careers in government, evaluation, compliance, and community advocacy.

Social Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Social Sciences is designed for modern learners who want to build on existing education by engaging with subjects across social sciences disciplines. Students choose 27 units from social sciences courses plus a 3-unit capstone, developing skills in writing, deep reading, research, and critical thinking. The program can be completed entirely online.

Social Work

The Brown School's two-year, 60-credit Master of Social Work program combines coursework and practica, allowing students to design an individualized course of study through several concentrations and optional specializations to prepare for professional social work practice.

Social Work

The PhD in Social Work prepares scholars for teaching and research careers in social work and related social and behavioral sciences. This interdisciplinary program requires a minimum of 74 graduate credits and culminates in a qualifying examination and dissertation defense.

Sociology

Doctoral program in sociology focused on social inequality, with strengths in race/ethnicity, urban sociology, gender and family, work and organizations, immigration, policing and criminal justice, and political sociology.

Sociology

Undergraduate AB major in Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Somatic Studies

The Certificate in Somatic Studies offers a diverse spectrum of established movement processes aimed at self-development, taught by certified instructors in their respective disciplines. Composed of a minimum of 15 credit units (including the required 2-unit Introduction to Somatic Practices plus 13 additional units), it complements areas such as biology, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. This certificate cannot be used for the BSIS degree requirement.

Spanish

Undergraduate AB major in Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Speech and Hearing Sciences

The Master of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences requires a minimum of 30 credit units of graduate coursework drawn from the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, along with a culminating or qualifying examination. It may be awarded to students leaving the PhD program without completing it.

Speech and Hearing Sciences

The PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences prepares students for academic and research careers, focusing on one of three areas: hearing science and audiology, language and education, or auditory neuroscience. The curriculum combines interdisciplinary coursework, teaching experiences, and immersive research culminating in a dissertation.

Statistics

Doctoral program in statistics offered by the Department of Statistics and Data Science.

Statistics

Undergraduate AB major in Statistics at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Statistics and Data Science

Master of Arts program in statistics offered by the Department of Statistics and Data Science, open to students from diverse backgrounds.

Strategic Communication

The Certificate in Strategic Communication provides essential skills for designing, implementing, and managing business communications programs for corporate, agency, and nonprofit organizations. The 15-unit program (9 required units and 6 elective units) offers in-depth instruction in writing, editing, and presentation along with analysis of communications research, management, marketing, advertising, public relations, and media. It can be completed online.

Strategic Communications

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies: Strategic Communications bridges the study of human communication with how to develop and deliver content for individual brands and organizations. Coursework provides a foundation in oral and speech communication, organizational culture, media relations, and message design, preparing learners for careers in government, business, and media organizations. It can be completed entirely online.

Supply Chain Management

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management develops the skills and judgment required to manage the production and delivery of a firm's products and services. This STEM-designated program applies classroom learning to real-world corporate projects through Olin's Center for Experiential Learning and Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation.

Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology

Undergraduate BSBA major in Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology at Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School).

Sustainability

The Certificate in Sustainability provides an interdisciplinary foundation for understanding and addressing pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges. The 15-unit program covers sustainability knowledge, skills, and competencies applicable across fields, with an emphasis on applied learning. Note: this program has stopped accepting new students as of Spring 2026.

Systems Science & Engineering

Undergraduate BS major in Systems Science & Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering).

Systems Science & Mathematics

A 30-unit master's degree in systems science and mathematics offered with a course option or a thesis/project option for full-time and part-time students.

Systems Science & Mathematics

A doctoral program in systems science and mathematics requiring a minimum of 72 units including coursework and research, culminating in an original dissertation in systems science and mathematics.

Taxation (LLM)

An LLM in Taxation providing rigorous, specialized training in tax law for lawyers and law graduates, requiring 24 credits including Federal Income Taxation, Corporate Taxation, and Partnership/Pass-Through Business Taxation. Also offered fully online.

Taxation (MLS)

An online Master of Legal Studies in Taxation for professionals who do not hold a JD, providing a fundamental understanding of tax law and legislation across 24 credits.

Teaching and Learning

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL), offered in collaboration with Teach St. Louis, prepares current and aspiring teachers to become leaders in their schools and classrooms. Program pathways include the Teacher Leadership Program (30 units total) and the Teacher Residency and Alternative Certification programs (36 units total), which offer routes to initial licensure and a master's degree.

Theater and Performance Studies

Master's program in theater and performance studies.

Translation Studies

Graduate certificate providing doctoral students with training in the theory and practice of translation, conferred with the student's PhD.

Urban Design

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is a STEM-designated, 42-credit, three-term graduate degree for students with a professional or pre-professional background in architecture, urban planning, or landscape architecture. Coursework emphasizes the physical design of the built environment, including environmental sustainability and social justice, delivered through required seminars, three urban design studios, and workshops.

U.S. Law

An LLM in U.S. Law for foreign-trained lawyers that builds knowledge of U.S. and international law and can qualify graduates to sit for several states' bar examinations. Offered as a one-year residential program, a Two-Year LLM with pre-program English-language support, and fully online.

Visual Art

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Art is a 60-credit terminal professional degree in studio art that educates artists who will define and change the future of their disciplines. Through Graduate Studio, Group Critique, Graduate Seminars, workshops, and electives, students pursue rigorous studio inquiry culminating in a thesis exhibition and text.

Wealth Management

The two-semester Master of Science in Wealth Management emphasizes asset allocation and investment selection to construct investment portfolios for individuals, institutions, and businesses. It prepares students for careers in asset and wealth management, endowment management, equity research, fixed income, derivatives, hedge funds, mutual funds, and pension funds.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Graduate certificate allowing Arts & Sciences doctoral students to enhance their disciplinary studies with a concentration in gender studies, including a teaching-pedagogy opportunity, conferred with the PhD.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Undergraduate AB major in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (Arts & Sciences).

Writing

Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing offered by the Department of English, among the top-ranked MFA programs in the United States.