Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Dubois College is an immersive, culturally
conscious, and professionally rigorous undergraduate program designed to develop future business
leaders and changemakers. Aligned with the college's mission of Education, Empowerment, Equity,
and Excellence, this program integrates traditional business education with a deep understanding of
the socioeconomic forces that shape the Black community and global markets.
Students will gain a robust foundation in business fundamentals such as management, accounting,
marketing, and strategic leadership. The curriculum is further enriched with specialized training in
Black enterprise development, entrepreneurial innovation, and financial literacy, ensuring graduates
are equipped to lead with vision, ethics, and social responsibility.
Whether aspiring to launch their own ventures, lead existing organizations, or advocate for
economic empowerment in underserved communities, graduates of the BSBA program will be
prepared to excel in diverse professional settings while making a meaningful impact.
Program Highlights
– Tuition-free, fully online degree
– Emphasis on culturally relevant leadership and economic empowerment
– Real-world projects, simulations, and capstone ventures
– Mentorship from business leaders and alumni
– Optional pathways in entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and finance
Degree Plan
Year 1 - Fall Semester
– Introduction to Business and Enterprise
– College Composition
– Principles of Microeconomics
– African American Economic History
– Business Math & Quantitative Reasoning
Year 1 - Spring Semester
– Principles of Marketing
– College Composition II
– Principles of Macroeconomics
– Introduction to Financial Literacy
– Public Speaking for Business Professionals
Year 2 - Fall Semester
– Financial Accounting
– Organizational Behavior
– Business Law and Ethics
– Excel and Data Tools for Business
– Introduction to African Diaspora and Trade
Year 2 - Spring Semester
– Managerial Accounting
– Operations & Supply Chain Management
– Cooperative & Community Economics
– Business Statistics
– Elective (e.g., Real Estate, Cultural Branding)
Year 3 - Fall Semester
– Corporate Finance
– Human Resource Management
– Digital Marketing Strategies
– Internship I: Applied Business Experience
– Elective (e.g., Grant Writing, Day Trading)
Year 3 - Spring Semester
– Strategic Management
– Business Analytics and Decision-Making
– Project Management for Social Impact
– Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Management
– Elective (e.g., Herbal Entrepreneurship, Public Policy)
Year 4 - Fall Semester
– Leadership in Business & Society
– Entrepreneurship and Venture Development
– Business Research Methods
– Internship II: Leadership or Start-Up Lab
– Capstone Project Proposal
Year 4 - Spring Semester
– Capstone Project: Strategic Business Plan or Launch
– Seminar in Black Business Leadership
– Professional Development and Branding
– Global Business and Diasporic Markets
– Elective (e.g., Financial Technology, Policy Advocacy)