Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School announced three new specialized master’s programs—AI for Business, Sports Business, and Wealth Management—aimed at producing one‑year, industry‑focused graduates with applied skills. The AI program was designed with corporate partners and new faculty courses to meet hiring demand for AI‑savvy talent. The curriculum expansion reflects a wider shift in graduate business education toward shorter, targeted credentials that feed industry pipelines. Campus leaders emphasize employer partnerships and applied internships as differentiators. Administrators say these programs are a strategic response to both student demand for job‑ready credentials and employers’ needs for hybrid business‑AI skill sets.