University of Oklahoma - Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business - Virtual Tour
The University of Oklahoma MBA offers rigorous core business courses and ample opportunities to dive deep into your chosen field. Interact with faculty and staff who know you by name, and work with a team dedicated to your individual career management, all with the OU MBA. You will work alongside peers who are driven to succeed, and our program will challenge you and transform your career.
Located on the University Research Campus of the OU Health Sciences Center, the Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business contains 27,000 sq. ft. of cutting-edge technology and modern design, catering to the needs of our students and business community. The Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business is home to the Michael F. Price College of Business MBA Programs.
Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business Entrance
The Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business is home to the University of Oklahoma MBA programs. We offer traditional full-time and professional evening MBA programs, along with online and executive MBA programs in aerospace and defense. The Dodson Family Graduate Suite is home to academic advising and the Center for Graduate Student Success, which provides MBA students with support services such as professional development programs and other amenities to enhance career success.
H. E. “GENE” RAINBOLT
In 1962, Gene Rainbolt acquired his first bank, the First American Bank in Purcell. Over the next 50 years, Mr. Rainbolt acquired other banks in Oklahoma and has served as a leader in the banking industry. In 1989, BancFirst was founded, which is now the largest state-chartered bank in Oklahoma with assets of $9.6 billion and offices in 59 communities in Oklahoma.Mr. Rainbolt is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with both undergraduate and graduate degrees. He has also served in numerous leadership roles with professional associations and boards.
Mr. Rainbolt and his family are committed supporters of the University of Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business was named in honor and recognition of Mr. Rainbolt and his many contributions to the University of Oklahoma and the state.
Mr. Rainbolt and his late wife, Jeannine, have two children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, which he considers to be the highlight of his life.
Global Interactive Lounge
The Global Interactive Lounge overlooks the Oklahoma City skyline and serves as a flexible meeting space for casual student meetings, guest speakers and special events.
Sonic America’s Drive-In Kitchen
Easily accessible from the Global Interactive Lounge, the Sonic America’s Drive-In Kitchen is a spacious, state-of-the-art catering kitchen that also may be used by students, faculty and staff for storing and heating meals, enjoying coffee and socializing.
Tiered Classroom
One of three lecture-style classrooms, with seating for up to 90 students.
Active Learning Classroom
With large screens, moveable white boards and round tables, the Active Learning Classroom is ideal for the collaborative nature of many MBA classes.
Student Study Lounge with view of the Chickasaw Nation Grand Lecture Hall
Through the generous support of the Chickasaw Nation and other donors, the Student Study Lounge and adjacent lecture hall offer more flexible seating and space for student interaction. From the Student Study Lounge, you will see small group study rooms, a small conference room, Bloomberg terminals and faculty offices.
McCasland Foundation Executive Education Learning Center
The McCasland Foundation Executive Learning Education Center provides flexible space for MBA classes and executive education offerings.
Larry H. and Susan H. Lemon Conference Center
The Larry H. and Susan H. Lemon Conference Center and the Don T. and Carolyn T. Zachritz Conference Center are identical, spacious conference rooms. Like our lounges and individual and small group study rooms, the larger conference rooms may be reserved electronically by students, faculty and staff, and provide comfortable, modern furnishings.