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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

  • Available courses

    EEE 4010

    Entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley

    EEE 5200

    Entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley

  • Airfare
    • It is your responsibility to purchase your own ticket

    • The Industry Immersion Domestic Program Coordinator could assist in organizing your air travel 

    • All accepted students will receive the faculty and/or staff’s flight information as soon as the faculty’s flight is booked

    • It is suggested that you DO NOT book your flight until you receive this information so you are able to arrive with or around the same time as the faculty and staff for transportation reasons

    • For this program, you should fly in and out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

    Earlier arrival or later departure:

    • If you choose to arrive before the program start date or leave after the program end date you will be on your own for transportation to and from the airport as well as for additional accommodation arrangement and costs

    • Installment will be charged to your bursar account as shown in the Payment Schedule

  • Payment schedule
    Description Due Date Amount
    Application fee Upon submission $50
    First Installment Feb. 9, 2025 $1,075
    Second Installment March 9, 2025 $1,075
    Tuition May 12, 2025 $550
  • Included in payment
    • Tuition - 3 credit hours

    • Lodging (Shared with single beds)

    • Group transportation

    • Select group meals 

    • Breakfast every day

    • Entry fees to all required group tours and business visits

  • Not included in payment
    • Valid Driver License or Real ID

    • Airfare 

    • Airport transportation to and from hotel

    • Additional meals

    • Personal expenses

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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