The Full-time MBA degree program is a 67-credit hour program.
Regardless of program format, all students pursuing the Full-time MBA degree will be required to complete 67 credit hours. Student cannot exceed 76 total credits during their degree program.
Students who are enrolled in a dual degree or 3/2 program should consult their academic advisor for credit requirements.
Full-time MBA students are permitted to take elective courses starting in Fall Year 1.
You can view available elective courses via Webstac. All day sections of graduate level Business courses (B6X) are available for Full-time MBA students to take, unless stated otherwise in the course description. Evening sections are also permitted on a space-available basis.
Prerequisites and foundation courses must be fully completed in order to take an elective course in that area. These requirements can be found in the course description.
| Semester | Available Elective Space* (Cannot exceed 76 total credits) |
|---|---|
| Fall Year 1 | 0 – 1.5 credits |
| Spring Year 2 | 0 – 7.5 credits |
| Fall Year 2 | 9 – 18 credits |
| Spring Year 2 | 1.5 – 18 credits** |
Students completing an MBA can specialize in 5 different career platforms. Each platform requires students to complete 15.5 of their elective credits in a specific area. Coursework required to complete a specific platform can be found below. This designation will only appear on a student’s transcript and not on a student’s diploma.
To earn the STEM MBA, students will need to complete 33.5 STEM focused credit hours. 26 of these credit hours are completed in the MBA core curriculum. Students will need to complete an additional 7.5 STEM focused elective credits hours to earn the STEM MBA. This designation will only appear on a student’s transcript and not on a student’s diploma.
Olin’s experiential learning programs are designed to link the classroom with the dynamic world of business. Through the Center for Experiential Learning, organizations benefit from students’ business expertise, and students have the opportunity, with the support of our faculty, to apply leading-edge practices and practical management solutions to real business challenges. To learn more about the available experiential learning opportunities, please visit the CEL website.
Spring 2024 CEL Opportunities
Olin-United Way Board Fellows
Application opens October 13 – closes October 27 (10AM CT)
This unparalleled leadership experience gives Olin MBA, Professional MBA and dual degree students (law or social work) the opportunity to serve on the board of a local charitable organization for a calendar year. Vested with full voting rights as an official board member, you gain real-life practice in governance, nonprofit management, and community diplomacy and representation.
2024 Olin-United Way Board Fellows Student Application
CELect
Application opens October 13 – closes November 3 (10AM CT)
If you’re passionate about the startup ecosystem, this is your chance to work with local entrepreneurs in technology, life sciences and other exciting sectors. CELect is an 8-week program that includes consulting experience and interaction with the startup leadership. Spring 2024 locations include St. Louis and Austin.
SP24 CELect Student Application
CEL Practicum
Application opens October 23 – closes November 5 (10AM CT)
This experiential learning program is a 14-week, team-based strategic consulting project with local, domestic, and international companies. Student participants are immersed in real-world critical thinking and problem-solving with corporate leaders from companies of every size and sector.