MSW/Master of Business Administration (MBA)
This dual degree program awards a Master of Social Work degree from the Brown School and a Master of Business Administration degree from Olin Business School. The three-year, 100-credit curriculum (48 credits at the Brown School and 52 credits at Olin Business School) equips students with 21st-century leadership skills essential for building lasting impact through the intersection of business acumen and commitment to social welfare.
The MSW program prepares students to analyze effective outcomes, adapt to context, and lead implementation that makes a difference across processes, organizations, and systems. The MSW degree connects theory with policy and practice, provides hands-on practicum experiences, and positions students to solve social problems in creative, fundable, and sustainable ways.
Olin Business School's MBA program includes a full academic year of on-campus experiential learning that prepares future business leaders for purposeful action. Students solve complex problems and develop principled management skills alongside the world's best and brightest business minds. Graduates are equipped with mastery in the fundamentals of business along with vital interpersonal skills and a values-first perspective.
Specific requirements for the MSW degree can be found on the Degree Requirements tab of the Master of Social Work page of this Bulletin.
The following MBA courses fulfill the 3-credit MSW Leadership and Management requirement:
- Foundations for Impactful Teamwork: 1.5 credits
- Introduction to Management and Strategy: 1.5 credits
Application Information
New students applying to this dual degree program must apply to the MSW program through the Brown School and also submit a separate application for the MBA program through Olin Business School. Current WashU graduate students enrolled in the MBA program who wish to add the MSW should apply through the Brown School; they are eligible for an application fee waiver when they submit their application.
Learn more about the MBA program and apply on the Olin Business School website.
Learn more about the MSW program and apply on the Brown School website.