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We're small, and we make no bones about it. Olin is a community where students, faculty, and staff know each other by name, and where accessibility and responsiveness are regarded as standard operating procedure.

"Olin faculty sizzles. Before I came to the business school, I resigned myself to the belief that my professors would be 'fine' but not excellent. Boy, was I wrong. The faculty is one of Olin’s greatest assets."

“Our program creates value by enhancing your critical- and creative-thinking skills, which makes you a better problem solver and a better leader.”

“Science alone can’t drive technological advancement; business turns ideas into useful products. Pursuing my MBA was a natural career step. I applied to Olin and was awarded the Milford and Leona Bohm Scholarship, which goes to a graduate of Technion.”

"The problems facing the urban poor, disenfranchised or disaster stricken aren’t just design problems – they’re economic, social and emotional problems wrapped together. Acquiring more tools to fight these problems is the motivation behind my dual degree."

“The really beautiful thing about the MBA Program was the ability to customize my experience – and that meant a lot more than choosing elective courses. I worked with administrators to create a program geared to junior military officers.”

"When I told my friends in California I was going to St. Louis, I think they pictured cows and farms. Actually, St. Louis has been a refreshing urban experience."

“If I were to describe Olin's brand character, I’d use the words smart, intimate and collaborative. The business school’s atmosphere of cooperation was an important differentiator for me. It allowed me to develop my own ideas as well as build on the perspectives of my peers in the program.”

“When I enrolled in the MBA Program, I had a six-month-old daughter and no support system. Gina Poe from Admissions was so helpful. She sent me a list of day-care centers, met me at the airport when I came to St. Louis and helped me find a place to live.”

“I work on business development and strategy at Ciba Vision. My role is both multi-faceted and multi-functional. The diversity of courses I took at Olin helped me in my job. The MBA Program gave me the ability to make high-level management decisions.”

“Olin is hosting the 2006 National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) Conference – a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our MBA Program to more than 50 top recruiters and 800 women from leading business schools.”

“Imagine a class that enables you to examine global topics, immerse yourself in a culture different than your own, visit a developing country and meet with its leaders and key executives. That’s exactly what Olin’s Global Management Studies course offers.”

“Olin pushed me out of my comfort zone - into a whole new world of challenges and success. Not only did my Olin MBA give me the 'ticket to entry' to join the Strategic Planning team at Toyota Financial Services (TFS), but it also gave me the tools and experiences to flourish and get promoted to Strategic Planning Manager. ”

“Operating in bankruptcy, Northwest Airlines wasn’t looking for a typical brand manager. And it didn’t sugarcoat its situation during my interview. I took the marketing analyst position because it offered unique challenges and a range of responsibilities.”

“I had been working in project management in the automotive and aerospace industries for several years. I needed to take time to stop and reflect on my experience to date and supplement my skills with business training.”

“I could be a poster child for the Weston Career Center. Not a week goes by without my tapping into its resources or asking staff members for information or advice. They’ve helped me define my career goals and encouraged me to be proactive in my job search.”

“My goal is to be CEO of a hospital. I went directly from my undergraduate program to the Master of Health Administration Program at Washington University. During my first year, I realized I also needed business tools to be successful in my career.”

“My husband and I wanted to jump-start our business school careers, so we applied to Olin jointly. Until we retire, we’ll never again get to spend so much quality time together. Our two years in St. Louis were among the best of our lives. We learned, worked, and played alongside each other.”

“Olin’s size allows us to know you as individuals. And this completely changes the atmosphere of our classrooms. We can be focused and flexible in our teaching, offer you personal attention – and push you harder to build your problem-solving skills.”

"My job is to help Olin's current students make the most of their time at Olin. It's an even better place than when I was a student, and I enjoy helping students and the Olin community continue to grow."

“Decision-making should never be ad hoc. You need to develop frameworks and processes for solving structured problems, then learn how to adapt these tools to new environments and business situations. And that’s what Olin’s curriculum teaches you.”

“In my ‘Operations Management’ course, I cover the foundations of this area and discuss the latest trends in research and practice. I believe it’s my responsibility to prepare you for a lifelong career, as opposed to your first few years out of graduate school."

"I happen to be a native St. Louisan. There's so much going on in the St. Louis area. It's a very cosmopolitan city. I love to listen to live jazz and see shows at the Fox Theatre."

“Olin’s small size allows us to provide more personal attention – and to hold you to a higher standard. You can’t hide in our classrooms. We teach you business fundamentals, broaden your management perspectives and push you to think critically and creatively.”

“My work in research labs showed me that the business side of science is critically important. As women become more prominent in the workplace – and in the fields like the life sciences – they will need the credentials and skills Olin offers."

“Olin’s size and accessibility contributed to my success in the MBA Program. Every resource I needed was at my fingertips – advice from faculty members, perspective from the Weston Career Center, academic support, and tips from peers who’ve been through the process."

"The students here are competitive but not cutthroat; friendly but not pushovers; hard-working but like to have fun, too. If you come visit our school and our campus, I'm confident you'll see what I mean."

“What sets the business school apart? There’s an open-door culture here that’s unique. Faculty members from different disciplines interact on a daily basis, and this collaboration enhances research and teaching.”

“You don’t just learn about entrepreneurship here – you do entrepreneurship here. Coursework, internships, outreach activities and commercial and social venture-formation competitions enable students to start new enterprises every month.”

“How many interns get to spend their summer working on an industry-wide campaign that promotes beer sales? As part of Anheuser-Busch’s groundbreaking ‘Here’s to Beer’ campaign, I had opportunities to present my ideas to top executives.”

At Olin, you'll find a supportive community where each person's interests and ideas make a difference. Personal attention is Olin's trademark. With approximately 140 MBA students in a class, you're assured of receiving individual attention from our faculty.

“Customization is one of Olin’s greatest assets. In my first year, I was able to choose electives based on my career interest in finance. After completing an internship with ExxonMobil, I took courses that complemented my skill set, and ended up with concentrations in strategy and finance."

"Relationships are the foundation of our success. We see corporations as key partners helping us design the Olin School’s fit with the business community at large. In the end, we serve our students best by serving the businesses that hire them.”

“Just one year at Olin has given me what feels like five years of education”

“All of the faculty members are passionate about what they do, and they make the effort to seek students out. Because of their availability, we have the opportunity to tap into their knowledge one-on-one.”

“When I came to Olin, I knew I wanted to change careers, but I had no idea what I wanted to do. I started the program with an open mind and heart, and told myself to give everything a chance."