This program is designed for individuals looking to enter the entrepreneurial world quickly, build practical business skills, and launch ventures while continuing their education or professional careers. The program requires 60 credits, including a minimum of 24 credits in general education, and takes less than two years to complete, following a two-course per eight-week format. Maximum time limit for associate’s degrees: 4 years.
- Self-paced online learning
- Live Lectures (recorded, in case you miss a session)
- Minimum of 60 credit hours
- Complete coursework within two years (maximum time limit: 4 years)
- $65 in administrative fee per 3-credit course
OVERVIEW
This associate’s degree focuses on applied entrepreneurship and real-world learning. Courses introduce students to business fundamentals and walk them through the startup process step-by-step. Students engage in projects, pitch competitions, and mentorship opportunities that help them refine ideas and gain traction. Graduates leave with the confidence and skill set to grow their own business or continue into a bachelor’s program in entrepreneurship or business innovation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold a secondary/high school diploma or equivalent and have a desire to turn ideas into reality. No test scores required. We are seeking self-starters and learners eager to create solutions and add value to their community. Osiri University will accept up to 30 credits (approximately 10 undergraduate courses) previously taken courses at other universities towards an undergraduate degree. Exemptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
To begin the enrollment process, please upload a copy of your high school diploma/secondary school certificate or equivalent or an unofficial statement of results showing the subjects you have completed in high/secondary school, along with the administrative fee. After starting classes, ensure that official transcripts/results are sent to the Registrar via email at [email protected], or mailed to The Registrar, 2737 N. 49th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 68504, directly from your former institution.
CURRICULUM / COURSES
This associate’s degree focuses on applied entrepreneurship and real-world learning. Courses introduce students to business fundamentals and walk them through the startup process step-by-step.
DISCOVERY (30 credits)
HUMA 300 Ubuntu Mind (GenEd) (3 credits)
BICE 102 Principles of Management (3 credits)
BICE 103 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation (3 credits)
BICE 104 English (GenEd) (3 credits)
CENG 101 Introduction to Computers (GenEd) (3 credits)
BICE 105 Global Issues (GenEd) (3 credits)
BICE 106 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3 credits)
BICE 107 Basic Mathematics (GenEd) (3 credits)
BICE 201 Financial Literacy (GenEd) (3 credits)
BICE 308 Accounting for Entrepreneurs (3 credits) or BICE 309 Bookkeeping for Professionals (3 credits)
Total Credits: 30
JOURNEY (30 credits)
BICE 203 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 credits)
HUMA 204 Critical Thinking (3 credits)
BICE 204 Theories of Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
BICE 205 Basic Statistics (GenEd) (3 credits)
BICE 206 Biographical Studies of Entrepreneurial Thinkers and Giants (3 credits)
BICE 207 Principles of Economics (GenEd) (6 credits)
BICE 208 Principles of Project Management (6 credits)
BICE 202 Global Entrepreneurial Environment (3 credits)
Total Credits: 30