Associate of Applied Science in Business
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Your AAS in Business admission requirements
Proof of high school graduation
Or college graduation. Alternatively, proof of your General Educational Development certificate (GED) or equivalent exam, such as HiSET or TASC: valid copies of your official diploma and transcript in English. Documents not in English must be accompanied by official translations, such as those provided by a validated institutional official or embassy.
English Proficiency
Our programs are in English. We’ll need you to demonstrate that you’re proficient in the language in one of the following ways.
1. Provide a valid diploma or transcript from a high school (or a GED) in the US or its territories
2. Provide Nexford with an official letter from an approved institutional official from the credential-granting institution which states that the primary language of instruction was English
3. Provide a minimum passing score on an approved English qualification exam within the past two years. For instance, a TOEFL score. If you haven’t taken an exam, we’ll ask you to complete the EF Standard English Test a free, online English test designed to meet the same high technical standards as the other standardized tests in the field, such as the TOEFL or IELTS.
Top AAS in Business FAQs
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What makes Nexford so affordable?
Nexford University is a mission-driven organization established as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). This means while we’re for-profit, we prioritize public benefit over profit. Nexford only becomes profitable at scale, which means that we’ve designed our business model to sustain financial losses over a number of years in exchange for public benefit and long-term profits.
In addition to our mission, we’re affordable thanks to our customer-centric model, how efficiently we operate and how we leverage cutting-edge technology. Nexford was established to make exceptional higher education more accessible. You only pay for the time you’re enrolled at Nexford, not for each course you take. This means if you take two courses at a time you’ll pay the same fee you’d pay if you were taking just one –saving money. Finish your program faster, you’ll pay even less. And we won't slow you down. If you’re performing well and your grades are good, we encourage you to progress as quickly through your program as you can, depending on how you're doing. After all, we want you to succeed.
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Will employers in my country recognize programs offered by Nexford University?
Nexford graduates are just as qualified as any traditional university degree holder, and they’re also likely to have more relevant competencies. The kind that modern employers urgently require. Our academic programs are designed based on industry and employment needs. We align with real employers to equip you with the skills to thrive in today’s workplace. For specifics on your market or if you'd like us to build a relationship with your employer please contact us at help@nexford.org.
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Can I transfer my credits to Nexford University?
We built our university from scratch to bring you a quality education 100% online. At this stage, we’re not accepting transfer credits when transferring to Nexford. This may change in the near future.
Nexford University is a licensed, degree-granting institution of higher education. We’re licensed under the Degree Granting Institution Rules of the District of Columbia, by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission. All institutions of higher education licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) are governed by District of Columbia Municipal regulations. However, each university sets its own credit transfer policy. To find out whether a specific school or university will transfer credit from your Nexford coursework, you should reach out to their admissions’ or registrar’s office to inquire. -
Is there an application fee? How much does it cost?
Yes, there’s a one-off application fee. It costs $55. If you want to re-apply you don’t need to fill in another application, but you will need to pay the fee again.
To see how much your AAS costs, check out our cost calculator, which factors in the time it takes to complete your courses. Remember, how fast you progress is up to you, and you pay a monthly flat fee each month.
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What is required for my application?
Nexford University’s undergraduate degree program applicants (Associate of Applied Science in Business and Bachelor of Business Administration) must provide proof of high school graduation or of their General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent certificate (for example, HiSET, TASC) and valid copies of their official diploma and transcript. You also have the option to prove that you are comfortable with the English language by taking a free online self-assessment. To test your English Proficiency skills, you have the option to take a free online self-assessment, EF SET, designed to meet the same high technical standards as the other standardized tests in the field, such as the TOEFL or IELTS.
View our full undergraduate admission requirements
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Can I get the job I want with a program from Nexford?
Readying you for the workforce is core to our mission at Nexford. We want to help you go from building profitable relationships to shaking hands as soon as possible. We have a course specifically focused on shaping your professional brand. It’s built into our AAS in Business degree and BBA degree programs. If you take either of these programs you’ll be directed to our course BUS 2250 Business Career Branding for Success. As well as providing you with essential interviewing skills and CV structuring tips, it’ll teach you how to introduce your professional brand to the workforce and stand out amongst the competition.
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What is the university experience at Nexford like? Can I connect with other learners on my course?
Nexford University is proudly, and fully online. We’re born digital, achieving real-world results for learners. Unlike traditional universities, we have no costly campuses, and instead invest everything in our faculty, programs, and services to deliver a quality learning experience. In other words, you’ll never miss a class stuck in traffic at Nexford. Many courses include shared learning opportunities. In addition, for learners who opt in, Nexford makes certain learner information available to other learners to facilitate their own connection making. In future, Nexford plans to structure extracurricular opportunities for learners to connect online and, possibly, in person as well.
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Can I enroll in new courses if I’m still finishing courses?
Short answer – no. You’ll need to meet all the requirements of your “Incompletes” and have your final grades issued before enrolling in any new courses. There is one exemption to this rule. If you’ve already pre-enrolled for new courses during the month prior, then we’ll let you make a start on these while you finish off your Incompletes. It’s worth noting; our course start dates always fall on the first of the month.
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Can I take multiple courses at the same time?
You can, but not right away. All Nexford learners start out by taking one course at a time. We want to make sure you get a feel for the structure and workload of studying at the university and make your transition to online learning a smooth one. In certain programs, the first few courses are completed one at a time. Once you’ve demonstrated that your grades are up to scratch, you’ll be permitted to take on a heavier course load if you wish. We strongly recommend you speak to your Nexford Success Advisor before enrolling in multiple courses.
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Does Nexford have a physical campus?
Invest in your future, not in a campus. Having a Nexford campus would increase our costs and, therefore, we would need to raise your tuition. Our learners are our main concern. We keep our operating costs low by being a 100% online, next-generation university. This way, we don’t need to maintain expensive classroom buildings, a campus you don’t need, and other expensive add-ons.
As Fadl Al Tarzi, Nexford’s founder and CEO, says: “Imagine a world where students could opt out of utilizing or accessing expensive new campus facilities in exchange for a lower yearly tuition.” You don’t need to imagine any longer. That’s precisely what we’re doing.
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Will Nexford have a graduation ceremony?
Yes! We know that graduation is a time to celebrate your success with your friends, family and loved ones, so while our programs are 100% online, you’ll have an opportunity to celebrate at a ceremony close to home. We won’t ask you to travel, get a visa or pay expensive fees to join in with this celebratory event!