About Price College of Business
Discover how OU Price sets the pace for modern business education. Known for our top‑ranked entrepreneurship, energy management, and supply chain management programs, we deliver rigor and relevance through industry-aligned curricula, state-of-the-art tools and facilities, and community partnerships for network building. You’ll gain a credential and skill set that employers trust and innovators admire.
At OU Price, you’ll gain the experience and skill set to lead with purpose. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and industry collaboration, we prepare students to solve real problems and become the kind of leaders our state and nation need.
Your classroom extends into the real world through consulting projects, internships, and leadership experiences
Gain a deeper understanding of international markets with study abroad opportunities and industry partnerships.
Peer mentoring, alumni engagement, and faculty guidance will help you build confidence and connect to opportunity.
At Price College, we ensure the enduring global competitiveness of Oklahoma and the nation through a blend of scholarly leadership, innovative education, and community outreach. Our dynamic strategic plan empowers students and faculty to translate research into action, deliver solutions that elevate industries, and prepare leaders who drive progress at a national and global level.
We don’t just study business problems—we solve them. From addressing health-care access to improving global supply chains, our students and faculty lead research projects that create meaningful change. You'll graduate equipped to navigate the complexity of your chosen industry with confidence.
Innovation is woven into every program at OU Price. Whether you're collaborating on research with faculty, launching a student-led venture, or solving real business problems in the classroom, you'll gain the tools to think critically and act boldly in your field of choice. Plus you’ll be able to put your curriculum into action with high-tech facilities, such as the Tom Love Innovation Lab.
Our faculty are more than just educators—they’re nationally recognized researchers and consultants. They publish in top academic journals, advise Fortune 500 companies, and bring their expertise straight into your classroom. With personalized mentorship and cutting-edge insights, they’ll help you grow into a skilled leader.
Michael F. Price (BBA 1973), a proud OU alumnus and visionary investor, built a legendary career after graduating from the University of Oklahoma and went on to be named one of TIME’s “25 Most Influential People.” In 1997, he made history with an $18 million gift to OU, the largest ever to a public university or Oklahoma institution at the time, leading to the college being named in his honor. His generosity helped fund Price Hall, scholarships, wellness initiatives, and research programs across campus. Price remained deeply engaged with OU, earning an honorary degree, serving as commencement speaker, and acting as a trustee for the OU Foundation.
At Price College, our Board of Advisors is a powerhouse of industry leaders who drive innovation and excellence in business education. Representing a wide range of sectors, they play an indispensable role in guiding the strategic direction of Oklahoma’s top-ranked business school. Through their active involvement and commitment, the Board guides continuous improvement and innovative advancements at Price College, ensuring that our institution remains at the forefront of business education.
The School of Commerce and Industry, under the School of Arts and Sciences, changes to the School of Public and Private Business, becoming one of the first schools west of the Mississippi to be accredited by AACSB International.
The School of Commerce and Industry officially becomes the College of Business Administration.
With the support of the Public Works Administration, a new building is constructed to accommodate the exponential growth. It’s named Adams Hall, after the dean at the time, Arthur Barto Adams.
The college was named Michael F. Price, after a major benefactor and a school graduate (BBA 1973) of the same name.
Price Hall was built as an addition to Adams Hall
Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business facility opens at OU’s Health Sciences Center campus in Oklahoma City.
More Oklahoma families than ever will have a clear and affordable path to a University of Oklahoma education with the launch of OU Onward, a new scholarship that will help cover tuition and average fees at OU for qualifying Oklahoma students whose families earn between $60,000 and $75,000 annually.
The University of Oklahoma hosted “America’s Subsurface Advantage: Energy Dominance, Critical Minerals, and National Security” on Friday, Sept. 25, bringing together around 150 leaders from industry, government, national laboratories and universities to explore how America’s subsurface resources can become a lasting competitive advantage.
