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Associate of Applied Science in Business

Program Type

Associate

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Instructor Led

Courses

20 courses

Credit Hours

60

Duration

18 months

Next Start

11/01/2024

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Program Overview

Business touches every facet of today’s global society. Business graduates are, therefore, at the frontier. The Nexford University (NXU) Associate of Applied Science in Business (AAS) degree covers practical business skills and serves as a general introduction for new-to-the-workforce graduates. AAS in Business learners begin their guided pathway with the Roadmap for Success course, which promotes a journey of lifelong learning. The curriculum crosscuts essential business and general education topics – ranging from financial management to intercultural communication. At the intersection of real-world skills and career crafting, this degree is an affordable way for learners to enter the workforce at pace.

What You'll Learn

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of foundational business principles and practices related to each functional area of business (accounting, finance, marketing, management).
  2. Interact with knowledge of foundational business principles and practices related to each functional area of business (accounting, finance, marketing, management).
  3. Define knowledge of foundational business principles and practices related to each functional area of business (accounting, finance, marketing, management).
  4. Identify the role of technology to achieve a business outcome.
  5. Apply quantitative principles using digital technologies, tools, and data needed to inform decisions for improving processes and business outcomes.
  6. Interpret the ethical, legal, and cultural implications across key economic regions of the world, along with the challenges and opportunities that impact business decisions globally.
  7. Identify the factors impacting leadership, organizational culture, teamwork, innovation, and change management to make informed management decisions.
  8. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of all disciplines through general education in fundamental academic disciplines: written and oral communication, quantitative principles, natural and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities and fine arts.

Admission Requirements

  • Government-issued identification
  • Passport-style photo or “selfie”
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • Official transcript verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from:
    • An accredited institution listed by the U.S. Department of Education, or
    • An international institution of higher education approved by the appropriate national ministry of education or recognized country equivalent
  • Documents not written in English must be accompanied by official translations, such as those provided by:
    • A validated institutional official, or
    • An embassy
  • If a translated copy of the documents is not available upon application, The Office of Admissions will translate the document before making a decision
  • All learners wishing to enroll in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program must have:
    • Self-certification of high school completion or its equivalent (e.g., GED or national exam certificate)

Note: An official transcript or verification may be required after an internal review of student records to validate self-certification data.

Curriculum & Tuition

Tuition

Monthly Tuition Fee: $340

Total credits: 60

Why Choose Nexford

Nexford is where global citizens learn the skills they need, at the moment they need them most. We help people move forward in their careers – and their lives. We're a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington DC. Yes, we're for profit, but we prioritize public benefit over profit. Every time. Nexford aims to demonstrate a more effective way of aligning credentials to the workforce--one that is far better positioned to give any learner, regardless of starting point, an educational foundation for lifelong success. We do this through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and the development of models and tools that enable personalization and impact at scale. We are a cross-disciplinary team of relentlessly optimistic, ambitiously creative, solution-oriented problem solvers who collaborate to uncover and develop new scalable ways to enable our internal and external partners to consistently drive learner impact using the latest technologies and innovative practices available.

Monthly Tuition Fee: $340

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products