OSU ONLINE + SPEARS
Education your way from the Spears School of Business
We believe education should fit your life—not the other way around. Whether you're just starting your academic journey or advancing your career, our programs are built to offer flexibility, affordability and real-world value. From undergraduate finance to a master's in business analytics and data science, we offer programs that fit your passions and career goals.
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MBA
The online MBA at OSU is one of the highest ranked, most affordable accredited programs in the nation.
- Specifically designed for motivated, full-time working professionals
- 33-credit-hour, part-time program delivered asynchronously
- The average time to complete the degree is 2.5 to 3 years
MS BANDS
The online MS in Business Analytics and Data Science (MS BAnDS) is a STEM-designated program that trains those who are currently in the workforce to transition as analytics and data science professionals and tackle real-world challenges.
- Consistently ranked among the nation's best by Fortune
- Fully multi-platform and students get hands-on training with cutting-edge software and tools
- 33-credit-hour, part-time program delivered asynchronously
MS MIS
Offered since 1998, the OSU master’s degree in Management Information Systems provides solutions to business information systems, data and security needs.
- The STEM-designated online program requires 30 credit hours for degree completion
- Students take courses on MIS in business, database management, data warehousing, systems analysis, programming for data science, big data, health analytics and more
A personal degree
from anywhere at any time
Frequently asked questions
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What are online courses like?
OSU online courses are the same content as our on-campus courses. The amount of time needed to dedicate to the class is the same as well. Typical courses are 16 weeks with some shorter courses. OSU faculty connect with online students and provide various ways to engage through assignments, discussion and group work. Communication with your professors is easy through email, phone or virtual conferencing. OSU provides many support services to online students.
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What is Canvas?
Most classes are taught through the Canvas learning management system. Canvas is a cloud-based system that is set up with each of your courses with links to lectures, assignments and other learning activities, quizzes and tests. Access Canvas at Canvas.okstate.edu or through the OSU portal at my.okstate.edu. There you will see your courses listed on the dashboard. Learn more about Canvas features to help you stay on track!
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What is the cost of attendance?
Find tuition information here.
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What makes OSU Online + Spears programs different from others?
Spears Business online course delivery is unique in that you receive studio-produced lecture videos/multimedia, unlike text-based degree programs. Courses are delivered through internet streaming with lectures available for download. The Michael and Anne Greenwood Center for Online Excellence makes this possible.
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What is the Michael and Anne Greenwood Center for Online Excellence?
Located in the Business Building, the Greenwood Center for Online Excellence facilitates course delivery. The center houses the studio where Spears Business faculty record lecture videos, which are produced and made available to students worldwide. Visit the webpage to learn more.
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What are the technology requirements?
Computer requirements:
- Reliable high-speed broadband connection
- Intel Core i5 Processor
- 16GB RAM
Software requirements:
- Windows 10 or Mac OS Catalina preferred
- Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefoxweb browser
- VLC Viewer video player
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I’m having trouble viewing a lecture. What do I do?
Contact the Greenwood Center for Online Excellence and request video lecture tech support. Please provide your course information and the video title along with pertinent information about the issue. If you’re unable to stream video lectures or download the files, lectures can be placed on a flash drive and mailed to you by UPS. Please contact the Greenwood Center if you choose to pursue this option.
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How are proctored exams administered?
Find proctored exam information here.