WELCOME:
Thanks for visiting the William S. Spears School of Business (SSB) at Oklahoma State University. Whether you are a prospective student, returning alumni or a corporation/business inquiring about one of our outstanding programs or services, we trust that you will find the information you need. Please contact us, if you need more information. Below is a brief overview of the Spears School of Business. Map and Directions .

MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Spears School of Business is to add value to our constituents through high quality educational programs, research and scholarly activities, and outreach.

To achieve this mission, the SSB stresses the following:

1. The ethical, entrepreneurial, and international components of the educational program provided to our students.
2. Programs which will graduate students who will be successful in both their personal and professional lives and be contributing members of society.
3. The development of a culture and community that supports excellence, diversity, respect for individuals, cooperation, and balance.
4. The advancement and dissemination of business knowledge.
5. Preparation of students for a changing business environment.
6. Our land-grant heritage including outreach, service to the business community, and economic development.
7. Effective management of resources.
8. On-going evaluation of our success in achieving our mission and objectives.

This mission reflects our commitment to world-class performance while adhering to our core values

THE SCHOOL:
The Spears School of Business is composed of six academic departments with more than 100 tenure and tenure-track educational professionals. The student body is made up of more than 3,900 undergraduate students pursuing 15 degrees with approximately 800 students pursuing six master's degrees. The School also offers Ph.D.s in business administration and in economics.

FACULTY:
The faculty of the Spears School of Business is composed of noted scholars, authors, sought-after consultants and practitioners, and caring teachers. Many of the faculty have received outstanding teaching awards and have been recognized for innovative instruction. The faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their publications and leadership positions in professional academic associations. Profiles/Contact Information & Links to Home Pages | Chairs & Professorships

ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT:
The Spears School of Business enjoys the support of thousands of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. We hope you will consider being a part of our growing number of supporters. Visit us online .

ACCREDITATION:
Since 1958,all academic programs in the Spears School of Business have been accredited by the AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). This means they meet or exceed established standards for business schools internationally. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

REAL-WORLD CURRICULUM:
The Spears School of Business actively incorporates technology into the curriculum and seeks input from leaders in business and government to help create industry-driven degrees. Currently, the School is home to a growing number of research centers and institutes.

The faculty, with varied academic, governmental, corporate and consulting backgrounds, bring real-world experience to the classroom. In many courses you will receive the necessary theoretical background, but you will also learn about the latest trends and developments from faculty attuned to what is going on in the real world. Real-world applications may be in the form of a lecture, company-based consulting project, a practicum or other means. The SSB also encourages students to take advantage of the study-abroad opportunities.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Majors in the Spears School of Business have the opportunity to apply for a number of different scholarships. Most scholarship recipients are selected by a scholarship committee within the School. List of undergradute scholarships/Applications

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY:
Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive university with instructional, research, and outreach missions. OSU is composed of four campuses and extensive off-campus instructional and assistance programs. The combined enrollment for these locations exceeds 28,000 students. The Stillwater campus has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students and a full-time faculty of more than 900. International students are an important part of the OSU student body; seven percent of undergraduate enrollment and 17 percent of graduate enrollment comes from more than 90 foreign countries.