Marcus Harris

Marcus Harris, D.B.A., is a Lecturer in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, affiliated with the College of Business and the Department of Management and Marketing. His research focuses on social entrepreneurship, urban microenterprise development, and nonprofit leadership, combining academic rigor with practical community engagement.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Lawrence Technological University (2019)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Professional Experience:
  • 15 years teaching entrepreneurship, management, and strategy at Wayne County Community College District, Oakland University, and Lawrence Technological University
  • 20 years of corporate IT management, nonprofit leadership, and small business consulting experience
• Community Involvement:
  • Entrepreneur trainer/coach for Detroit-based microenterprise programs
  • Member of Detroit Community Development Financial Institutions Coalition

Research Interests: Dr. Harris investigates how socially driven business models can address urban economic disparities, with a focus on grassroots innovation and capacity-building in underserved communities.