Nexford University

Founded in 2019, Nexford University is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Learners come from more than 100+ countries, and although the Nexford Community represents a diverse group of nationalities, languages, and cultures, Nexford shares a dedication to learning and a commitment to being a force for good.

The University’s mission is to enable greater social and economic mobility across the world by providing learners access to high-quality, affordable, dynamic online education that prepares them for the global workplace.

Nexford is home to more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate learners around the globe, all seeking to gain the knowledge and skills to help themselves better compete in an increasingly changing economy. From business to software development, from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, Nexford’s 100+ competency-based courses equip learners with the skills they need to join and compete in the global economy.

Its credit-granting programs consist of individual courses, multi-course certificates, career pathways, executive education programs, and two flagship degrees – the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Nexford University’s flagship MBA program is a great place to start career advancement. The program consists of 12 courses in total – 9 core courses and a choice of either three electives or three specializations. Students learn through real-life industry projects dealing with companies such as Tesla and 3M across various sectors and get to master 5 to 7 competencies per online MBA course and pick a pathway based on their career goals, with support at every stage. The standard MBA completion time is 18 months, but with Nexford’s flexible schedule and per-month, subscription-based pricing model, the faster learners finish, the more money they’ll save.

The BBA program on the other hand has more than 70 courses and eight specializations available. Learners get to master at least five to seven competencies per course and pick a pathway based on their career goals, with support at every stage. Whether they want to build a startup, sit at the helm of a global corporation, or become a marketing guru, Nexford has concentrations to match their goals. The program provides a solid footing in the fundamentals of business and the skills to succeed in the modern business arena. It also forms part of Nexford’s stackable credentials, making it a clear pathway for learners to advance to the MBA degree. 

Nexford’s Pathway Programs that lay the foundation for accelerated careers are specialized combinations of courses are designed to lead to specialized outcomes. For learners looking to start a new career or gain a specific set of skills, a Pathway Program is the right choice to make. Current Pathway Programs include Software Development, Cybersecurity, Business Essentials, Essential Skills, and Management Essentials.