Master of Business Administration

Power of OSU's MBA

Your path to the future begins today

The global business environment is increasingly complex and changes rapidly. OSU’s customizable MBA is built on those foundations with cutting-edge curriculum and teaching techniques and focuses on leadership, teamwork, and innovation. We maintain 60 years of national rankings, accreditation, and in the success of our graduates. Our MBA program propels individuals to stand out in any job market and unlocks mobility between industries.

Mix and match your MBA

No matter what's most important to you, cost, location or curriculum, the OSU MBA caters to your needs.

What's the difference?

Whether you’re considering the full-time program or looking to enroll part-time, OSU’s award-winning MBA program is your opportunity to take your career to the next level. The OSU MBA program is constantly examining ways to provide our students with a competitive edge in the job market. We are continually updating our curriculum to help you reach your goal of a business career, not just another job.

Through case competitions at OSU’s Stillwater campus, regional and national levels, full-time MBA students compete with major universities from around the world and are recognized for their ability to analyze and present a course of action to solve complex business problems. In the process, the students reinforce the theoretical concepts, demonstrate their comprehension of the curriculum, and build confidence in their ability to be leaders in business. And just like you, they are working toward the goal of a new career. The innovative approach and structure of our full-time program maximizes connectivity with alumni, access to professional development and notable employers who are well aware of the OSU Cowboy culture within their companies.

Also, we offer a 33 credit-hour program designed for individuals who wish to enroll on a part-time basis only through OSU-Tulsa, online or the main campus in Stillwater. The program is self-paced, allowing students to take an appropriate number of credit hours each semester to best align with life circumstances. Applicants must have earned a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited university and have a competitive GMAT or GRE score and GPA.

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 dream 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

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 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.