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Entrepreneurship majors: Apply for a travel scholarship of up to $2,000 for participation in this program. To be considered for this award, please complete the "SSB Entrepreneurship Departmental Scholarship - Industry Immersion Programs" section of the application.

May 12-17, 2025

Experience the world of Entrepreneurship with a visit to Silicon Valley and San Francisco this summer through our Industry Immersion Programs. This program provides students with engaging, hands-on experience in one of the leading centers of innovation, tech and finance. Silicon Valley hosts major tech companies like Google, Apple, Dusty Robotics, HP and Intel. Throughout the program students will explore the startup ecosystem, connect with industry members from Silicon Valley and San Francisco and discover how financial institutions play a role in supporting early-stage ventures. In addition to the business visits, students will explore the “Wall Street of the West” with a walking tour of San Francisco and a ferry ride in the bay to uncover the history and secrets of Alcatraz Island. This program combines learning, exploration and networking to offer valuable experiences for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The basics

Instructor: Bruce Barringer, School of Entrepreneurship
Travel Dates: May 12-17, 2025
Program Fee: $2,750 total program and tuition cost + airfare
Course Options: 3 credit hours from one of the following: EEE 4010, EEE 5200
On-Campus Meeting Dates: TBA

 

The details

ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDING APPLICATION FEE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

*A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE Application fee will be charged to your bursar once the application has been submitted.

*Installment amounts are charged on the dates listed in the payment schedule and are included in the total price of the program; however, if you choose to not attend the program for any reason the installments WILL NOT BE REFUNDED if the dates have passed.

Airfare to and from the program site is not covered in the payment installments; it is the students’ responsibility to purchase their own tickets.

 

*NOTE: If the installment charge dates above have passed when applying and submitting the application, all charges (Application fee, 1st Installment, 2nd Installment, and tuition) will be applied to your bursar and will be NON-REFUNDABLE.*If you withdraw through the Industry Immersion Programs (101 Business Building or spearsabroad@okstate.edu) after the installment charge date(s), listed above, these WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.

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