Bachelor of Arts in Black Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The Bachelor of Arts in Black Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Dubois College is a culturally
grounded, forward-thinking program designed to empower students from historically marginalized
communities with the tools to become visionary entrepreneurs and business leaders. Anchored in
Dubois College's core values-Education, Empowerment, Equity, and Excellence-this interdisciplinary
degree integrates business acumen, cultural awareness, and social impact to produce graduates
who are equipped to launch and sustain successful enterprises that uplift the Black community and
beyond.
Key Features
– Tuition-free education model
– Virtual access and flexibility
– Industry and community partnerships
– Hands-on business incubator and pitch competitions
– Emphasis on financial literacy and cooperative economics
– Mentorship by Black entrepreneurs and business leaders
Degree Plan
Year 1 - Fall Semester
– Introduction to Entrepreneurship
– College Writing & Communication
– Principles of Microeconomics
– African American History: 1619 to Present
– Personal Finance & Budgeting
Year 1 - Spring Semester
– Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
– Principles of Marketing
– African Diaspora and Global Trade
– Public Speaking & Leadership Communication
– Introduction to Data Literacy
Year 2 - Fall Semester
– Black Economic Empowerment: Past & Present
– Financial Accounting
– Small Business Management
– Cooperative Economics
– Digital Literacy for Entrepreneurs
Year 2 - Spring Semester
– Business Law & Intellectual Property
– Cultural Branding & Storytelling
– Grant Writing & Fundraising for Nonprofits
– Innovation & Product Development
– African American Literature & Business Themes
Year 3 - Fall Semester
– Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
– Wealth Building in the Black Community
– Business Analytics & Decision Making
– Internship I: Community Enterprise Engagement
– Elective (e.g., Herbal Medicine, Trade in the Diaspora)
Year 3 - Spring Semester
– Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investing
– Entrepreneurial Finance & Investment
– Project Management
– Black Women in Business Leadership
– Elective (e.g., Real Estate & Insurance, VR in Business)
Year 4 - Fall Semester
– Advanced Innovation & Startup Strategy
– Entrepreneurship in the African Diaspora
– Strategic Partnerships & Community Collaborations
– Internship II: Business Incubator or Startup
Year 4 - Spring Semester
– Capstone Project: Launch, Scale, or Community-Based Business Plan
– Seminar in Black Entrepreneurship & Innovation
– Career Development & Personal Branding
– Mentorship & Peer Coaching
– Elective (e.g., Political Economy, Financial Tech in Black Economy)