Spears School of Business

About the school

The Spears School of Business is located at the Oklahoma State University (OSU), which is based in Stillwater. The school has for years served as a "home-base" for academics, staff, and students majoring in business. OSU presented its brand-new 147,450 square foot brick Spears School of Business business building in 2018. The crescent-shaped building was designed by OSU graduate Rand Elliot, and was inspired by the numerous Georgian-style structures seen all across campus.

The Spears School of Business is among the top five percent of business schools in the world. The highest standard for business education excellence, AACSB International, has accredited all academic programmes at Spears Business since 1958. Only 189 universities, including Spears Business, hold the additional, specialised AACSB accreditation for their accounting programmes out of more than 835 business institutions in more than 55 countries and territories.

The university boasts over 200,000 alumni today. T. Boone Pickens (philanthropist and oil magnate) and Ed Roberts (the father of the personal computer) are some of the most notable alumni. Nam Duck-woo (a former South Korean prime minister) and Kevin Stitt (American businessman and politician) are two more noteworthy OSU graduates.

Where is the school located?

The Spears School of Business is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Life at Spears School of Business

Together with the African American Business Student Association (AABSA), the Business Student Council collaborates with staff and students to elevate Oklahoma State University's College of Business Administration to national prominence. For newcomers, the Freshmen Business Student Leaders Programme offers early exposure to business programmes and many leadership opportunities. The Spears Ambassador Club focuses on recruiting activities and engagement with prospective students, serving as role models for the business school community.

Beyond academics and student organisations, the Spears School of Business also boasts unique infrastructure such as the “fogcape”, an installation that emits a fog cloud, and serves both aesthetic and symbolic purposes. The school has a tradition of tinting the library fountain orange during the university's "homecoming week.” The university is also well-connected with various modes of transportation, and many parking and transit options available for students.

Additional benefits of studying at Spears School of Business

• Financial Aid: There is a robust scholarship programme at Oklahoma State University that welcomes incoming freshmen. Applications must be submitted to the OSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by November 1 of the applicant's senior year of high school to be fully considered for the programme.

• Career Services: The Chesapeake Energy Business Student Success Centre guides all students, including prospective students who are interested in Spears Business programmes. Upon acceptance, each graduate is provided with an academic counsellor who assists the individual in developing an academic plan of action, and directs them towards a bright future in the world of business.

Admissions criteria

The following documents must be submitted with applications to Oklahoma State University:

• Transcripts of high school diplomas
• A copy of the degree achieved
• ACT or SAT results
• Proof of English proficiency (required for non-native English speakers): You must obtain the minimum score in the following exams to be eligible- TOEFL Paper-Based exam: 550,TOEFL Internet-Based exam: 79, IELTS: 5.5, and Duolingo: 85.
• Recommendation letter
• Copy of Passport
• Form of financial guarantee
• Financial records
• Resume/ CV
• Work experience (preferred)
• University transcripts in official form
• Letter of motivation

Fees and other expenses

The following are approximate costs that a student may incur while studying at the Spears School of Business:

• Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: $1,440
  • Living expenses (dependent students): $5,000
    
  • Living expenses (independent students): $8,000
  • Transportation: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous: $1,500

Job placements

The career services at Oklahoma State University provide a wide range of services to both current students and graduates. These career services aid students with job placements in prestigious organisations in a range of industries. Below are descriptions of a few of the career services:

• Personalised Guidance: One-on-one meetings: Students are given a chance to arrange one-on-one meetings with career counsellors.

• Insightful Assessments: Comprehensive future assessments assist students in selecting their majors and future paths. Some of the instruments for career assessment are FOCUS 2, the TruTalent Personality test, Kuder Journey, and more.

• Strong Industry Ties: The school has strong connections with various industries, providing students with numerous internship opportunities that often lead to full-time job offers.

• Informative Job Fairs: Regularly organised job fairs and networking events give students the opportunity to meet potential employers and learn about various career paths.