Mission The mission of the Spears School of Business is to provide high-quality engaging, and accessible business education, high-impact research, and relevant and innovative outreach to improve the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world.
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Sean McLean
Coordinator, Prospective Student Services Phone: 405-744-8608 sean.mclean@okstate.edu
Cutting-Edge Resources The flourishing and highly regarded Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive business school with instructional, research and outreach missions. In addition to dedicated faculty, challenging courses and hands-on training in our state-of-the-industry computer labs, the Spears School equips our students to navigate the business world thanks to unique programs and activities that help students and graduates reach new educational and professional horizons.
Business Student Success Center
Career Services
The Spears School has a long-standing tradition of offering innovative programs and services to help you reach your educational and professional goals. A recent addition to serve students in the Spears School, the Business Student Success Center (BSSC), houses Student Academic Services and Career Services, along with college recruiting and a Business Writing Lab. The BSSC will help you actively manage your degree program, thus improving your chances of completing your degree on time and ensuring you are equipped to secure a rewarding position upon graduation.
The Spears School has its own dedicated career professionals who work in conjunction with OSU Career Services to encourage the career development of business students. Career Consultants serve as a resource for deciding a major, career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies. You can meet with the consultants individually, as well as enjoy participating in a variety of training workshops, etiquette seminars, networking events, and career fairs to build your professional skills and connect with potential employers for internships or full-time roles.
Student Academic Services Professional academic advisors provide guidance to maximize your academic success and stay on track within the various degree programs in the Spears School. Each member of the advising team specializes in advising specific majors so you have a solid knowledge base that allows for the development of appropriate plans of study and can blend the academic requirements of your degree with your professional aspirations.
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Student Organizations spears.okstate.edu/undergraduate/orgs There are more than 20 dedicated student organizations associated with the Spears School of Business. Many are related to specific majors, some are honors organizations, while others are business fraternities open to all majors. Each club has a designated faculty member serving as an advisor, as well as elected student officers who help shape the direction of the organization. Many Spears School student organizations have received state and national recognition for their performance and activities, both on campus and in external competitions. Joining student organizations will lead to a more enjoyable and successful collegiate experience.
Get involved: Join clubs and organizations that interest you in route to finding your passion. Network and study, study, study.
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Beyond the classroom Living and Learning Community Networking Through the required involvement in community service projects and floor programs, you will have the opportunity to make many connections with your peers in the Living and Learning Community. These connections may begin as social interactions, but can lead to future business connections. Academic support program Spears School community residents receive academic support, including regular interaction with two, full-time faculty advisors, who can provide information about campus services. Resources include writing centers, math labs, accounting tutors and other student support systems. Spears School community residents who are underclassmen can receive tutoring from the upperclass residents. In addition, the Spears School provides free wireless printing to community residents. Freshmen learning community Freshmen Spears School community residents enroll in a linked Freshmen Orientation course (BADM 1111). In addition to helping you will have the opportunity build relationships with other students, the freshman learning community provides ample opportunity for informal study groups to develop among students living in the Spears School community. Faculty interaction As a participant in either of the Spears School Living and Learning Communities you’ll be encouraged to attend regular lectures and speaking engagements provided by the Spears School professors and community business leaders. There are no additional fees associated with speaking events. The Spears School community hosts an annual event honoring the Spears School dean, administration, faculty, staff and community residents. The event is a wonderful networking opportunity and an evening of food, fun and friends.
Eastin Center for Talent Development spears.okstate.edu/eastin The goals of the Eastin Center for Talent Development are to organize and promote existing opportunities and create activities to achieve career readiness. The Center is also responsible for inspiring participation from the moment you step on campus and for recognizing your achievements when you successfully complete the program. Recognition Every student who attains a specific level in the program will be formally recognized by the Eastin Center for Talent Development. Employers will be made aware of the value of this accomplishment. Eastin Fellows Each year the Eastin Center will recognize a group of approximately 10 extremely high achievers who will be recognized as Eastin Fellows. This achievement is unique because the honor is not earned from an application—it is earned through an arduous journey involving practical activities and real world experiences. Eastin Fellows will receive a scholarship for a travel program and experience exclusive access to business leaders in New York, Chicago, Dallas and elsewhere.
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Build and sustain a healthy network of friends, faculty, and staff alike. Connections you’ll make here are priceless. Martin Smith Jr. MSIS
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Scholarships spears.okstate.edu/undergraduate/scholarships
Study Abroad/Travel Programs spears.okstate.edu/studyabroad
Each year, the Spears School grants more than 350 individual awards for a total of nearly $1 million in scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate students. These numbers continue to grow as donors recognize the value of providing assistance to college students. A scholarship committee within the Spears School selects scholarship recipients according to donor wishes regarding factors such as academic success, career direction, financial need, effective leadership, service, and other criteria.
For years, the Spears School has introduced students to different cultures, experiences and business views through a wide array of study abroad and travel programs.
The Spears School of Business is proud to offer the Spears Scholar Leaders Program to a limited number of exceptional students each year. Admission into the Spears Scholar Leaders Program is highly selective and competitive. Selection is based on a balance of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
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Participate in professional development activities, such as the Tulsa Business Forums and the Oklahoma City Executive Management Briefings hosted by the Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Spears School. Visit corporations to network and better understand dynamics of businesses. Receive mentoring from an upper-level business student. Serve as an officer in the Freshmen Business Student Leaders student organization (freshmen year only). Engage in team-building and social events with peers who share the same academic priorities. Research, plan and create budgets for an educational business travel program; then actively lead the program with your cohort group. Learn from like-minded peers and mentors about developing leadership skills. Interact with faculty and business leaders in the community. Receive a scholarship each year for four years of continuous enrollment as an undergraduate, totaling $10,000 (includes travel program stipend).
Incoming freshmen requirements: minimum ACT score of 25, minimum 3.2 high school GPA and a desire to participate in Scholar Leaders Program activities.
The Cagle Center: Study Abroad and Travel The Cagle Center: Study Abroad and Travel in the Spears School provides a number of short-term programs open to both OSU students and those from other institutions. Courses within these programs are taught by business faculty and are designed specifically for the setting within the study abroad and travel activity. A few locations include:
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London Italy Spain Australia
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France Greece New York City Germany
What can I do with a business degree ... Accounting
Entrepreneurship
The accounting profession is an integral part of a dynamic business environment and is experiencing rapid change as a result of technology and the global economy. As a student in the school of accounting, your coursework will emphasize technological, cognitive and communication skills and will encourage you to recognize the importance of professional ethics, personal responsibility and the continuing development of leadership skills. Career Areas: • Auditor • Cost manager • Tax accountant • Accounting systems analyst
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In a business landscape of rapid change, niche markets and emerging technologies, the keys to success in business are increasingly tied to entrepreneurship. Our school of entrepreneurship will prepare you for leadership roles in the 21st century through emphasis on core competencies. You will learn how to recognize and assess opportunity, solve problems creatively, manage risks, think as a guerrilla, and create something from nothing.
Government accountant Forensic accountant
Career Areas: • New venture creator • Social entrepreneur • Family business manager
Economics and Legal Studies
Commercial Bank Management option General Finance option
As technologies change and the world shrinks, new careers requiring analytical ability and adaptability continue to emerge. With a major in economics, you will have a tremendous advantage because you will gain the skills to think through new and complex situations, and you will be equipped with the analytical tools required for high-quality research and application. If you choose to major in economics, upon graduation you will be entering one of the highest-earning fields in the world. • • • •
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Corporate entrepreneur Entrepreneur within a profession
Finance
Business Economics & Quantitative Studies option Pre-Law option
Career Areas: • Business economist • Business/government consultant • Lawyer
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Stock market analyst Politics/policy developer Financial planner
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Finance is critical for all aspects of business. The finance major focuses on the processes, markets, institutions and instruments that facilitate the transfer of money and wealth, the allocation of resources and risk, and the acquisition of financial capital. With a degree from the Spears School department of finance, you will graduate with an understanding of the financial system and the theoretical framework, analytical tools, and business techniques used in finance positions in a wide variety of careers. Career Areas: • Commercial banker • Corporate financier • Money manager
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Financial planner Insurance agent Investment banker
Keep an open mind. Get involved on campus, make a lot of new friends, and be a well-rounded student. Rafael Rodriguez Sports Management
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Management Human Resource Management option Sports Management option Business Sustainability option If you want to pursue a leadership role with a business or nonprofit organization, a major in management would be perfect for you. It will offer you dynamic and exciting possibilities, practical applications, and relevant theories allowing you to learn how to solve problems creatively. Career Areas: • Bank manager • Event planner • Sports marketer
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Personnel recruiter Sales manager Account manager
Pre-Law option Innumerable opportunities await you if you choose to major in general business in the Spears School of Business at OSU. This flexible major will provide you with a broad education in all business areas, while giving you the opportunity to receive multiple minors. If you have a specific, nontraditional business career in mind, a general business degree will enhance your chances for success as an entrepreneur. If you plan to enter a profession such as law or medicine, this major will give you the study habits and business skills necessary for your postgraduate education and career. Career Areas: • Account representative • Business owner • Branch manager
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Payroll officer Bank manager Lawyer
International Business If you choose to pursue an international business degree, you will enjoy a well-balanced overview of business disciplines and obtain a special focus on issues facing the business world today. International business careers often arise through an initial position within a traditional field such as finance or marketing, so this degree is perfect whether you want to pursue a domestic career with a globally-tied organization or work abroad. Career Areas: • Foreign export manager • International consultant • National security agent
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Foreign sales manager Diplomatic officer Market advisor
Management Information Systems Information Assurance option Management Science & Computer Systems option Do you enjoy working with people? Are you good at problem-solving? Are you interested in technology? Do you want to have a competitive salary and be able to find a job easily? If so, a degree in management information systems (MIS) from the Spears School might be for you. Students with an education in MIS are in high demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a college education in MIS will prepare graduates for success in five of the eight fastest growing occupations in the United States. Career Areas: • Business analyst • Systems analyst • Database administrator
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Network communications specialist Web architect
Marketing With a marketing degree, you will be well-prepared to work with employees throughout your future company and enhance that organization’s image. The courses you will take will build your knowledge of management concepts by focusing on management, promotion, sales and distribution. As a marketing professional, you will be highly visible to executives and will have excellent opportunities for advancement. Career Areas: • Sales manager • Promotion developer • Retailer
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Brand manager International marketer Marketing researcher
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