Dates for the 2025 Summer Camp: July 21-23
Build amazing friendships while learning about college and careers in business at Oklahoma City University’s Summer Business Academy.
Open to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, our 3-day camp 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.
This summer we will be meeting the OKC Thunder corporate team + tour of the Paycom arena, visiting local business consulting firm LYT Group in the Plaza District, taking a tour of the headquarters for $1.8 billion Paycom Corporation and then getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the OKC Riversport facility before enjoying the 2028 Olympic rapids course.
The camp will boost your resume and scholarship applications, highlighting your interest in business-related learning opportunities and building your leadership skills.
Tuition: $195
Includes shuttle transportation to field trips, lunches/snacks, Meinders T-shirts and admission to Riversport OKC.
Requirements:
Campers must have health insurance and sign a release of liability prior to attending summer camp.
Agenda
Monday, July 21 | Paycom & Plaza District
9 – 9:30 a.m. Check in + Networking with other students (breakfast provided).
9:30 – 10 a.m. Introduction to MSB.
10 – 10:30 a.m. Shuttle to Paycom.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m Tour of Paycom
11:30 a.m. – Noon Shuttle back to MSB.
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Lunch. RM 120
12:30 – 1 p.m. Current MSB Student Panel. RM 120
1:30 – 2 p.m. Shuttle to Plaza District.
2 – 3:30 p.m. Tour of Lyt Consulting.
3:30 – 4 p.m. Shuttle back to MSB.
4 p.m. (approximate) – Day concludes.
Tuesday, July 22 | Finance, Marketing & Thunder Up!
9 – 9:15 a.m. Check in + Networking with other students (breakfast provided).
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Dr. James Ma Ph.D. shares his insight into different career paths for students who choose finance as a major. Bloomberg Finance Lab
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break with snacks.
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Introduction to the fundamentals of Marketing and how to these skills apply to a successful business career with Dr. Jason Flores. RM 120
11:15 a.m. – Noon Lunch. RM 120
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Shuttle to OKC Thunder Corporate Office.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Meet with the OKC Thunder executive team to learn what it takes to run a pro sports team & career options in professional sports.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Tour the Paycom Arena and grab some Thunder swag.
2:30 – 3 p.m. Shuttle back to MSB.
3 – 4 p.m. Summary of Days 1 and 2 conversation.
4 p.m. (approximate) - Day concludes
Wednesday, July 23 | Accounting & OKC Riversport
9 – 9:15 a.m. Check in + Networking with other students (breakfast provided).
9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Leadership Skills with MSB Dean Bob Greve. RM 120
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Assistant Professor of Accounting Robin Walker, DNA, CPA shares her insight into different career paths for students who choose accounting as a major. RM 120
11:15 a.m. – Noon Lunch (change clothes for the rapids).
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Shuttle to the Boathouse District.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Meet with Mike Knopp, Executive Director for the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation for a behind-the-scenes tour of the facilities.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Free time to explore Adventure Attractions. Experience exciting, authentic whitewater rafting at Riversport Rapids.
3:30 – 4 p.m. Shuttle back to OCU.
4 – 5 p.m. Summer Business Academy Recap. Parents are encouraged to attend this closing session with the Meinders School of Business Dean to recap the camp activities, learn about programs, scholarships & ask questions. MSB 3rd floor, Large Gardner Conference Room
