Washington University in St. Louis’s Olin Business School announced three specialized master’s degrees launching in fall 2026: Master of AI for Business, Master in Sports Business, and a Master in Wealth Management. The one‑year AI and wealth programs and a three‑semester sports program reflect employer demand for targeted, industry‑specific credentials. Olin designed the degrees with input from corporate partners and faculty; vice dean Todd Gormley and professor Durai Sundaramoorthi emphasized practical coursework and internship opportunities for industry placement. The sports program will include an industry internship and run longer to accommodate experiential learning. The roll‑out underscores business schools’ pivot toward accelerated, applied credentials aimed at early‑career professionals and hiring pipelines that prize technical and industry‑specific skills over broad MBA training.