This program is for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who want to launch impactful ventures, lead with vision, and drive growth in dynamic environments. The program requires 120 credits, including 30 credits in general education. The BS program is divided into three phases: Discovery, Journey, and Mastery, with Discovery and Journey providing students with a solid business entrepreneurship foundation. In Mastery, which can take one to two years, students take courses across from five areas: agriculture, business, computer science and information systems, humanities (entertainment and performance), and engineering (smart manufacturing.
- Self-paced online learning
- Live Lectures (recorded, in case you miss a session)
- Minimum of 120 credit hours; 35 courses
- Complete coursework within three years
- $300 per year (or $100 now and $25 monthly for 10 months)
OVERVIEW
The BS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation equips students with the mindset, tools, and experience to become successful business creators and leaders. Rooted in Osiri University’s Ubuntu philosophy, the program emphasizes ethical innovation, global awareness, and real-world impact. Students will not only gain knowledge, but they will also build businesses and social ventures before they graduate.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Become an impact-driven entrepreneur who doesn’t just dream but builds:
- How to identify, evaluate, and act on new business opportunities.
- The fundamentals of finance, marketing, operations, and innovation strategy.
- Project-based and experiential approaches to building a sustainable business.
- Ethical leadership and the power of entrepreneurial ecosystems.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Open to students with a high school diploma/secondary school certificate or equivalent who are passionate about innovation and making a difference in their communities. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. No standardized test scores required, just your commitment, curiosity, and bold ideas. We welcome students from all backgrounds with the courage to learn by doing. Osiri University will accept up to 60 credits (approximately 20 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 degree blends core business disciplines with entrepreneurial action. Students take courses in marketing, finance, and strategy while building their own ventures through project-based experiences. Emphasis is placed on real-world learning, leadership development, and innovation for community impact. With access to experienced instructors who are academic practitioners and the Ubuntu network, students will graduate not only with a degree, but with a business or impactful initiative underway. This is entrepreneurship that matters.
DISCOVERY
HUMA 300 Ubuntu Mind (GedEd)
BICE 102 Principles of Management
BICE 103 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation
BICE 104 Media Writing (GedEd)
BICE 105 Global Issues (GedEd)
BICE 201 Global Entrepreneurial Environment
BICE 106 Basic Mathematics (GedEd)
BICE 107 Financial Literacy (GedEd)
BICE 202 Entrepreneurial Marketing
BICE 203 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CSIS 101 Introduction to Computers (GedEd)
BICE 108 Principles of Project Management (6 credits)
BICE 204 Principles of Economics (6 credits) (GenEd)
Total Credits: 45
JOURNEY
BICE 300 Principles of Communication (GedEd)
BICE 205 Theories of Entrepreneurship
BICE 301 Business Strategy for Sustainability
BICE 302 Sustainable Leadership
BICE 206 Statistics (GedEd)
BICE 303 Supply Chain Management
CSIS 302 Data Ethics and Governance
HUMA 210 Happiness (GenEd)
BICE 304 Global Sustainable Human Resource Management
BICE 305 Law and Ubuntu
BICE 207 Biographical Studies of Entrepreneurial Thinkers and Giants
BICE 306 Leading with Accounting and Finance
BICE 401 Business Opportunity Scouting and Evaluation (6 credits)
Total Credits: 42
MASTERY
Required:
BICE 401 International Business and Management (6 credit)
BICE 402 Research Methods (6 credits)
BICE 403 Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development (6 credits)
Must take at least one from:
CSIS 300 Python for Data Analytics
CSIS 301 Database Management
CSIS 303 Data Science and Analytics
CSIS 304 Artificial Intelligence
CSIS 305 Cloud Computing
Must take at least one from:
ASNR 300 Food Safety and Preservation
ASNR 301 Environmental Sustainability
ASNR 302 Managing Agriculture in Changing Global Climate
ASNR 303 Applied Techniques in Sustainable Horticulture
ASNR 304 Advanced Food Production Innovation and Technology
Must take at least one from:
HUMA 371 Poetry Theater Performance
HUMA 372 Script Writing
HUMA 373 Essentials of Film Making
HUMA 374 Acting Practicum I
Total Credits: 30