This program is designed for undergraduate students passionate about both business entrepreneurship and inclusive Montessori education, who want to launch their own innovative schools or lead educational enterprises. 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 takes two years, students take Montessori courses towards their American Montessori Society (AMS) certification.
- 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
- $5,400 for the entire BS program in four years (or $200 monthly)
OVERVIEW
The BS in Business Education with Montessori Teacher Credential combines Montessori education mastery with entrepreneurial business training. Students learn to design effective Montessori classrooms while developing strong business leadership skills. The program includes an in-person application course and practicum, which qualifies students to earn the Montessori Teacher Credential in schools globally.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Become a credentialed Montessori educator and entrepreneurial leader ready to create transformative educational ventures.
- How to teach Montessori elementary curriculum areas with global certification.
- How to start, manage, and scale Montessori or other education-based businesses.
- How to apply business strategy, marketing, and financial skills to education ventures.
- How to integrate ethical leadership and Ubuntu philosophy into business and education.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed secondary education (or equivalent) and demonstrate proficiency in English. We welcome candidates passionate about education, entrepreneurship, and global impact; no previous Montessori or business experience required. 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
The BS in Business Education with Montessori Teacher Credential (Elementary) combines dynamic business coursework with Montessori teacher preparation. Students learn Montessori philosophy, mathematics, geometry, history, language, and grammar alongside business fundamentals like entrepreneurship, accounting, leadership, and project management. An in-person application course and practicum provide hands-on experience and global teaching eligibility. Students graduate prepared to teach in Montessori schools or start and manage innovative educational ventures.
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
HUMA 311 Montessori Philosophy (8 weeks)
HUMA 312 History and Geography (8 weeks)
HUMA 313 Mathematics (8 weeks)
HUMA 314 Geometry (8 weeks)
HUMA 315 Language and Grammar (8 weeks)
HUMA 316 Classroom Application (2 weeks, in-person, 6 credits)
HUMA 317 Leadership (8 weeks)
HUMA 318 Practicum (9 months at an approved Montessori school, 6 credits)
Total Credits: 30