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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-03-17 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University offers a unique program that allows students to immerse themselves in the business environment of Phoenix, Arizona. This program, scheduled to take place from March 17-22, 2026, is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and insight into the industries that drive the American economy, with a focus on sports and tourism.
Program Highlights
- Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe
- MLB Spring Training Baseball
- PING Golf HQ Visit
- Phoenix Suns Game
The Basics
- Instructor: Bryan Finch, Director of Sports Management Institute, Spears School of Business
- Travel Dates: March 17-22, 2026
- Application Fee: $50 (to be applied to program fees)
- Program Fee: $2500 total travel cost + $200 Study Abroad Admin Fee + Airfare
- Course Options: 3 credit hours from one of the following: MGMT 4650 or MGMT 4843
- On-Campus Meeting Dates: TBD
The Details
Available Courses
- MGMT 4650 Leadership Issues: Doing Business in Phoenix
- MGMT 4843 Strategic Sport Management
Airfare
- It is the student's responsibility to purchase their own ticket.
- CAGLE could assist in organizing 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 students DO NOT book their flight until they receive this information, to ensure they can arrive with or around the same time as the faculty and staff for transportation reasons.
- For this program, students should fly into and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- If students choose to arrive before the program start date or leave after the program end date, they will be on their own for transportation to and from the airport, as well as for additional accommodation arrangements and costs.
- Students MUST have either a valid REAL ID or Passport, which must be valid for 6 months after the program.
Accommodation
- Shared Accommodation
- Twin, Triple, or Quad share based on location
- Roommates of the same gender
Payment Schedule
| Description | Due Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Upon submission | $50 |
| First Installment | Nov. 9, 2025 | $950 |
| Tuition | Dec. 7, 2025 | $950 |
| Second Installment | Jan. 5, 2024 | $550 |
Included in Payment
- Tuition - 3 credit hours
- Health and travel insurance
- Lodging (Shared with single beds)
- Transportation to all required group tours and business visits
- Airport Transfer on arrival and departure - If it falls within the provided time frame
- Select group meals
- Entry fees to all required group tours and business visits
Not Included in Payment
- REAL ID or Passport - must be valid for 6 months after the program
- Airfare
- Additional meals
- Personal expenses
Health and Safety Disclaimer
The CAGLE reserves the right to modify or cancel any study abroad program at any time, before or during travel, if circumstances arise that pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of participants. This includes, but is not limited to, global or regional health concerns, political instability, natural disasters, or insufficient enrollment.
Refund Policy
- ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDING APPLICATION FEE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
- A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE Application fee will be charged to the student's bursar once the application has been submitted.
- Installment and tuition fees will be charged to the student's bursar account as reflected on the payment schedule. If the student withdraws from the program for any reason, the installments WILL NOT BE REFUNDED once the listed dates have passed.