The Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University prepares our students in an environment where personal connections are paramount, and academic excellence is strengthened by interpersonal prowess. Our graduate programs in business are consistently recognized for their excellence in the classroom, producing a job placement rate of more than 97 percent for MBA graduates. The school’s online MBA program is regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best in top media rankings. Our Hospitality and Tourism Management program is well known for its quality and excellent placement rates, ranking as a top 25 program in the world.
Empowering students
to follow their own dreams
The Spears School of Business prepares students for success by empowering them to live and learn in an environment where personal connections are paramount and academic excellence is strengthened by interpersonal prowess.
This is why students choose us, why employers choose our graduates and why we make business personal.
With an emphasis on people
we ensure our students are just as real as they are ready.
Every student can make a significant contribution to society. To help students reach their full potential, Spears Business houses a variety of centers, institutes and other resources to engage students in impactful research and community engagement initiatives that provide them with opportunities to work closely with faculty and gain hands-on experience.
Our mission
Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business exists to prepare people to make a difference in the world by teaching essential interpersonal skills alongside a high-quality business education backed by impactful research and outreach.
We live in a world where business is personal.
Companies rise and fall based on the strength and success of the relationships they forge.
The Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University prepares our students in an environment where personal connections are paramount, and academic excellence is strengthened by interpersonal prowess.
We take business seriously.
We take soft skills seriously. We study business collaboratively. We use technology to include and never to exclude.
Community isn’t just a byproduct of what we do. At Spears, we empower students to follow their own dreams, not the dreams we have for them. Because the purpose of business isn’t just individual gain but a gain for every individual.
With an emphasis on people and community, we ensure our students are just as real as they are ready. In a rapidly changing world, the only constant is people. This is why students choose Spears, why employers choose our graduates and why we make business personal.
Our values
| Openness We are always open to new people and new ideas. We know the value of different people and points of view—in fact, these are essential to business today. We welcome all and encourage diverse discussions and points of view. | Sincerity We value honesty and candor as an organization. We know the importance of relationships and interpersonal connections. We understand the value of candor, integrity and the ability to stand by what we say. To us, business and the business of education is personal. | Collaboration We depend on each other to succeed. We share best practices, no matter where we live and work. From Tulsa to Stillwater and even online, collaboration is the only way to learn and grow as one organization. As the place where business is personal, our relationships with faculty, alumni and students strive to build deep, long-lasting connections. | Foresight We always anticipate what comes next. At Spears, we know what it means to be a young person in business today. We pride ourselves on being future-focused and prepare our students for the road ahead. Our sensitivity to people and their needs ensures that we remain relevant and effective far into the future. After all, in business, people are the only constant. |
At Spears Business
we ensure our students are as real as they are ready.
In a rapidly changing world, the only constant is people. This is why students choose Spears Business, why employers choose our graduates and why we make business personal.
Embrace diversity
Celebrating differences in people and their perspectives is an important value that Spears School of Business embraces. We strive to create an inclusive environment that allows us to provide the tools for our students need to prepare themselves for the business world.
