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AAS in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Your rapid route to the global workforce
Can’t wait to kick-start your career? Earn a degree to meet today’s employer demands 100% online, and in an average of 18 months.
At a glance
What’s an AAS?
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business is an associate’s degree. As an undergraduate program, it’s the next stage after secondary school. Some learners use it as a platform to progress to a bachelor’s degree: you can stack a Nexford AAS in Business by continuing with our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, for example. Others use an AAS as a foundation to show employers what they’re capable of. Some careers don’t require a bachelor’s degree so it’s worth checking if you need one for your chosen vocation before you make your choice.
Why Nexford?
The AAS is one of the fastest ways to kick-start your career. With half the number of credits of a BBA, you’ll graduate in an average of 18 months with a degree that tells employers you’re ready right away. If you want to continue your education with Nexford, you can progress directly into our BBA program.
Nexford's curriculum is developed by trusted experts: a combination of global industry specialists, faculty, and professional business organizations. Workforce data1 tells us what employers want – spend your AAS in Business mastering precisely that.
How much it costs
Calculate how much you can expect to pay. It's easy: select how much time you can dedicate to your studies each week. We'll factor your answer in to the time and cost of your AAS in Business degree. Pay monthly, or in six month installments. Or pay 12 months upfront to save 3% on your annual tuition.
At Nexford, how fast you progress is up to you: pay for the time in takes, not the number of courses. Learners complete the degree in an average of 18 months. If you progress quicker, you'll pay less.Time it takes per course
You’ll need to complete 20 courses on your AAS in Business degree. Each course is a series of six modules, which takes six to eight weeks to complete. You’ll progress toward mastering five to seven competencies per course through a combination of assessments. Formative assessments take place throughout the courses to help you improve with live feedback; summative assessments enable you to reflect on and embed your learning.
Industry and employer insights
We surveyed industry leaders who employ more than 2.5 million people worldwide. Executives from the following companies – and many more – participated in our global employer needs survey to help inform our curriculum design 2.
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Disclaimer
1 This cost is indicative based on your current location. Occasionally, your location may not be your home country. It’s a good idea to start the application process as soon as you’re ready: your home address ensures you see the true price.
2 A glimpse of the organizations that informed our curriculum by answering our robust global employer needs survey.