Meinders School of Business

What does an olympic rowing course, OKC Thunder basketball operations, a public accounting firm and financial literacy have in common with Finance, Supply Chain Management and careers? All of this and more is available to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors at the Meinders Summer Business Academy July 20-22 at OCU. This 3-day camp teaches youth about business disciplines and provides the opportunity to sample college classes from Meinders School of Business professors.

The camp will boost your high school student's resume and scholarship applications, highlighting interest in business-related learning opportunities and building leadership skills. High school students get a snapshot of college life, experiential learning opportunities and a chance to explore career possibilities while having fun and making friends.

Details at "Summer Business Academy" on our website: https://www.okcu.edu/admissions/admissions-events/summer-camps/summer-business-academy

Open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, our 3-day Summer Business Academy at OCU will teach you about careers in business and give you the opportunity to sample Accounting, Finance and Marketing classes from Meinders School of Business professors.

The camp will boost your resume and scholarship applications, highlighting your interest in business-related learning opportunities and building your leadership skills.

Monday, July 20 - Business Degrees, College Experience & Thunder Up!
Introduction to MSB degrees, current MSB students and recent graduates discuss the college experience, then meet with the OKC Thunder executive team to learn what it takes to run a professional sports team and the business career options in a franchise office.

Tuesday, July 21 - Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain & Financial Literacy
MSB professors teach sample classes in Finance and Supply Chain Management followed by a tour of Arledge and Associates CPA, Oklahoma’s oldest privately held public accounting firm and then Financial Literacy for Teens presented by Oklahoma’s Credit Union.

Wednesday, July 22 - Leadership, Marketing & Riversport OKC
Leadership Skills with MSB Dean Bob Greve, Ph.D. and introduction to marketing by Dr. Alex Smith before meeting Mike Knopp, Executive Director for the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation for a behind-the-scenes tour of the future Olympic facilities. Then it’s time for fun and teamwork experiencing exciting, authentic whitewater rafting in the Riversport OKC whitewater rapids.

https://bit.ly/MSBsummercamp

Don’t miss these upcoming opportunities for high school students to learn, earn cash prizes and have some fun on the campus of Oklahoma City University.

July 20-22 Summer Business Academy https://bit.ly/MSBsummercamp
PARENTS: Open to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, our 3-day camp will teach students about careers in business and give them the opportunity to sample actual Leadership, Finance and Marketing classes from Meinders School of Business professors. The camp also includes local business tours, resume workshops, financial literacy lessons and a trip to Riversport OKC. The Summer Business Academy will boost resume and scholarship applications, engage interest in business-related learning opportunities and build leadership skills.

Oct. 2nd (NEW!) Supply Chain Management Simulation Competition https://bit.ly/SCMcompetition
TEACHERS: Compete against high school teams from across the state in a fast-paced, real-world simulation where you’ll learn what it takes to keep products moving, customers satisfied and businesses running efficiently. With MSB’s newly revamped SCM program launching in 2026, there’s never been a better time to explore one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in business. Plus, OCU offers abundant scholarships for students interested in pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management.

This competition is built around an interactive SCM simulation game where teams of five students compete in real time, making decisions on sourcing, production, inventory and distribution. As market conditions shift and challenges arise, your team must adapt quickly to outperform the competition. Results are calculated and announced the same day, so you’ll know exactly how your strategy stacks up.

First Place: $2,000
Second Place:$1,000
Third Place: $500

TEACHERS: Oct. 23rd Annual Startup Sprint and Business Plan Pitch Competition https://bit.ly/MSBBizPitchComp
Compete with other high school teams from across the state and learn what it takes to develop a winning pitch from MSB.

OCU MSB Associate Dean Bob Greve will provide all the details of what goes into developing a product, identifying an audience and creating economic projections. Your team of 5 will then work together on the product, marketing plan and financial forecast for your pitch based on a scenario we give you that day.

OCU professors, MSB upperclassmen and business community leaders will serve as mentors helping your student team(s) identify an opportunity by developing a fictitious product, structuring a business model, then delivering the perfect 2-3 minute pitch to a panel of industry experts.

First Place: $3,000
Second Place: $2,000
Third Place: $1,000
Fourth Place: $500

For more information about events, applying to OCU, scholarship opportunities, etc… https://www.okcu.edu/business