Olin Resources

WFA-CFAR is dedicated to the dissemination of cutting-edge research in finance and accounting by encouraging our faculty and students to work more closely with companies. We do this through the creative design of courses in our degree programs, executive education courses, research white papers, conferences, and projects for companies that involve both Olin faculty and students.  WFA-CFAR works closely with our advisory board to make sure that our efforts stay focused on meeting the needs of business. Through our specialized masters programs — Master of Accounting and Master of Science in Finance — as well as the DBA program in Finance and our Finance curriculum in the BSBA and MBA programs, the center will facilitate the forging of stronger ties between our faculty, students, and business.

The George and Carol Bauer Leadership Center builds on Olin’s strong foundation of excellence in functional business knowledge by encouraging the application of that knowledge in ways that are consistent with personal and societal values. The center emphasizes leaders who measure success in what they achieve for their organizations and how they impact their communities and society at large through the values they demonstrate every day.

The Center’s objective is to advance understanding of firms and markets by supporting scientific research on these subjects. Topics include industrial organization, business strategy, game theory and applications such as organization and incentive design, pricing, and industry evolution.  Research at the interface of economics and strategy is of particular interest, but economics-based research in any area is welcome.

BCSCI is a cooperative venture between Olin Business School, Boeing and other corporate partners whose purpose is to provide industry with education and applied research dealing with issues of world-class technology, information and manufacturing while enhancing the educational experience of Olin students. BCSCI focuses on the technological innovations necessary to develop and deliver commercially superior products, on the strategic development and use of information management capabilities, and on manufacturing management.

The Center for Experiential Learning operates at the intersection of students, business and faculty. CEL programs are designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in unstructured learning environments, solving real business problems. Faculty members guide students through this process by advising them on projects and helping steer them to appropriate solutions. Faculty may also participate by directing organizations to the Center and by encouraging students to participate in CEL programs. Currently, the CEL manages four programs.

The business library is housed in Simon Hall. Online resources including databases from Bloomberg, S&P, Mergent, Hoover’s, Morningstar and others are available remotely to faculty and staff.  Our document delivery service allows you to request a book from any campus library for pickup at the business library.

Intensive career preparation is central to our curricula – and to the success of employers seeking talent from Olin Business School. Students partner with Weston Career Center to attain their career goals. We provide targeted career education and individualized services to support your career management and job search. Through a variety of recruiting activities, we connect Olin students with employers and foster relationships with our vast network of alumni and corporate partners.

LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand learning solution designed to enhance the learner’s experience and provide skills and knowledge to facilitate a more informed and capable university community.

All current Washington University students, faculty, and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning’s resources, which cover a broad range of topics from Adobe to Zoom.

Graduate students at Olin Business School are eligible for free digital subscriptions to the Wall Street Journal. Students must create an account using their WUSTL email at the link above to access the free subscriptions.

Entrepreneurship is where the courageous take on challenges that are bigger than themselves.   It is where world problems are solved and where local needs are met. It is where every skill and background intersect, and it is where creative thinking never ends.   Such a landscape is our passion at the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We get to work with the best and brightest at Washington University in St. Louis—the change-makers, thought leaders, and visionaries—and we cannot wait to work with you, too.