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Our mission

Our mission is to prepare people to make a difference in the world by teaching essential interpersonals skills alongside a high-quality business education backed by impactful research and outreach. Our land-grant mission is accomplished through delivery of high-quality educational programs, the creation and dissemination of knowledge through research, and continued engagement with community and industry stakeholders.

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.
Power of personal

$2.9Min scholarships

awarded to Spears Business students this school year.

21:1Student to Faculty ratio

in Spears Business classes.

Built by tradition and innovation

Since 1914 teaching essential interpersonal skills alongside a high-quality business education, Spears Business has emphasized the power of personal. 
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Top 6% of the world’s schools

offering business degrees. 
Since 1958, all academic programs in Spears Business have been accredited by the AACSB International, considered the highest standard for quality in business education.
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Dr. William S. Spears

In November 2004, Dr. William S. Spears provided the business school with what was then the largest academic gift in OSU history, and the university renamed the College of Business Administration to the William S. Spears School of Business to honor him. Dr. Spears’ gift catalyzed tremendous growth in the business school over the past two decades.

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OSU reaches United Way of Payne County campaign goal OSU reaches United Way of Payne County campaign goal Dec 19
Riata Center announces 2025 Business Plan Competition finalists Riata Center announces 2025 Business Plan Competition finalists Dec 18
OSU names 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients OSU names 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Dec 18

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