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Upcoming events
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MBA at Nexford: A Graduate's Launchpad to a High-Income Career
Building a Career in Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Phishing Attacks and Ransomware
Upcoming virtual tours
Curious what it's like being a Nexford learner? Join one of our virtual tours and find out what's in store for you when you join Nexford University.
NXU Virtual Tour (June 2023)
When: Tuesday, June 27
Time: 13.00-14.00 GMT / 14.00-15.00 WAT / 21.00-22.00 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
NXU Mini Virtual Tour (June 18 2023)
When: Sunday, June 18
Time: 13.00-13.30 GMT / 14.00-14.30 WAT / 21.00-21.30 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
NXU Mini Virtual Tour (June 11 2023)
When: Sunday, June 11
Time: 13.00-13.30 GMT / 14.00-14.30 WAT / 21.00-21.30 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Past webinars
Look into our past webinars to see the success stories on a global scale.
Cybersecurity & Data Analytics: Your pathway to a high-paying career
NXU Virtual Tour (May 2023)
When: Monday, May 22
Time: 13.00-14.00 GMT / 13.00-14.00 WAT / 21.00-22.00 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Unlocking Your Career Potential: Strategies for Growth and Success
When: Thursday, May 18
Time: 14.00 - 15.00 GMT / 17.00 - 18.00 EAT
Where: Online via Zoom
NXU Virtual Tour (April 2023)
When: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 13.00-14.00 GMT / 13.00-14.00 WAT / 21.00-22.00 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Cybersecurity & Data Analytics: Your pathway to a high-paying career
NXU Virtual Tour (March 2023)
When: Tuesday, March 21
Time: 13.00-13.30 GMT / 14.00-14.30 WAT / 21.00-21.30 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Learning with Thinkful
Shaping the Future of Remote and Hybrid Work: Insights from the CEO of Remote-how
Online education & career readiness in today’s digital world
Come learn more about online education, how to pitch yourself to employers and get the latest career advice from industry experts. If you are looking to network with stakeholders from the education, employment, private and government sectors, this is the event for you. Don’t miss out!
Theme: Online education & career readiness in today’s digital world
Where: KICC (Kenyatta International Convention Centre), City Square, along Harambee Ave, Nairobi, Kenya
When: March 10, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EAT
Benefits:
✅ Learn more about why you should consider online learning for your undergraduate and graduate programs
✅ Learn how to pitch yourself to an employer
✅ Get hot career tips from employer partners
✅ Participate in a personal brand pitch exercise with a panel of judges
✅ Network with stakeholders from the education, employment, private and government sectors
Generation Empowered: Navigating Your Career Journey With Nexford University
When: Friday, February 24
Time: 13.00 GMT / 16:00 EAT
Where: Online via Zoom
Life After Graduation: Navigating Your Next Steps
NXU Virtual Tour (February 2022)
When: Thursday, February 23
Time: 13.00-13.30 GMT / 14.00-14:30 WAT / 21.00-21.30 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Maximizing Your Job Search with AI and Chatbot Technology
NXU Virtual Tour (January 2022)
When: Tuesday, January 24
Time: 13.00-13.30 GMT / 14.00-14:30 WAT / 21.00-21.30 PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Navigating the World of Global Remote Work: Tips for Finding and Succeeding in Remote Positions
NXU Virtual Tour (December 2022)
When: Tuesday, December 20
Time: 13.00-14.00 GMT / 21.00-22.00 PST / 14.00-15.00 WAT
Where: Online via Zoom
Launching a Career in Artificial Intelligence
Closing the Gap: How Online Education can Address your Company's Skills Shortage
NXU Virtual Tour (November 2022)
When: Tuesday, November 22
Time: 13.00-14.00 GMT / 21.00-22.00 PST / 14.00-15.00 WAT
Where: Online via Zoom
NXU Virtual Tour (25 October 2022)
When: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 13.00-14.00 GMT / 21.00-22.00 PST / 14.00-15.00 WAT
Where: Online via Zoom
Confessions of a Headhunter: Seeing the Job Search Matrix
When: Tuesday, September 20
Time: 12.00-13.00 GMT / 13.00-14.00 WAT / 15.00-16.00 EAT
Where: Online via Zoom
The value of an MBA in the Philippines in 2021
Nexford's Teaching Faculty, Dr. Michael Rodriguez and Edukasyon's Founder, Executive Chairman and Head of Growth, Henry Motte-Munoz, sat down for an in-depth discussion of the value of an MBA in the Philippines in 2021.
The Philippines ranks as the world’s second-largest BPO destination and employs over 1.3 million Filippinos. Many multinational companies from the US & UK, such as Google and Dyson, are now outsourcing to the Philippines, or have set up their own in-house operation in the country.
BPO jobs are some of the most sought-after white-collar jobs in the Philippines. So how do you stand out to recruiters in a highly competitive job market? And can an MBA really impact your career?
When: Wednesday, September 29
Time: 09.00-10.00 UTC / 17.00-18.00 PHT
Where: Online via Zoom
Building a personal brand on LinkedIn with Virginia Bautista
With more than 740 million active users in 2020, LinkedIn is the largest networking platform for working professionals. The question is how do you stand out?
On September 9, LinkedIn Expert & Personal Branding Strategist, Virginia Bautista, shared with the audience what personal branding is, why it's important, and how to leverage LinkedIn to build a powerful personal brand and position yourself within your industry.
With remote work becoming more popular, especially in countries with a large BPO presence, such as the Philippines, learn how personal branding can boost your visibility & attract international employers.
When: Thursday, September 9
Time: 09.00-10.00 UTC / 17.00-18.00 PHT
Where: Online via Zoom
Jobhun x Nexford: Importance of MBA Degree in Shaping Up Your Career
When: Friday, August 27
Time: 19.00-21.00 WIB / 12.00-14.00 UTC
Where: Online via Zoom
NXU Business Case Challenge 2021: Grand Final
When: Friday, July 9
Time: 12.00-13.00 UTC / 08.00-0.9.00 ET
Where: Online via Zoom
Is an MBA still worth it?
Wondering whether an MBA can still make your CV stand out? Looking to advance your career, and unsure if an MBA is the right way to help kickstart this journey? One question remains: is an MBA still worth it in today’s world?
Join us as Nexford University’s Founder & CEO, Fadl Al Tarzi, speaks with Dan LeClair, CEO, Global Business School Network and Ronit Avni, Founder & CEO, Localized, for an honest discussion about the present & future of the MBA.
When: Friday, June 18, 13.00-14.00 UTC
Where: Online
Developing Employability Skills with Dr Dipo Awojide
When: Friday, May 28, 13.00-14.00 WAT
Where: Online
Why Startups Fail with Professor Tom Eisenmann
Are you an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur? If you want to beat the odds and increase your startup’s chances of success, you need to understand why startups fail.
Learn more in our upcoming webinar & Q&A with Tom Eisenmann, Harvard Business School Professor and author of the new book ‘Why Startups Fail’
When: Thursday, April 8, 8:00 EST / 13:00 GMT
Where: Online
NXU Virtual Meet Up - Indonesia
When: Thursday, February 18, 17.30-18.30 WIB / 10.30-11.30 UTC
Where: Online
NXU Virtual Meet Up - Nigeria
When: Friday, February 12, 17.00-18.00 WAT / 16:00-17.00 UTC
Where: Online
NXU Virtual Meet Up - Philippines
When: Wednesday, February 3, 17.30-18.30 PST / 9.30-10.30 UTC
Where: Online
Millennials: Advanced Career Journey
LinkedIn Learning: the importance of upskilling
Startup world: a reality check
Inside NXU: demo
2020 changed the game: working and learning online
Nexford & You: A global Q&A webinar with CEO, Fadl Al Tarzi
Growing your income: How to start a side hustle while maintaining your 9-5
Global Q&A with CEO
Nexford Virtual Meet Up & Trivia
When: Friday July 17, 16.30-17.30 WAT
Where: Online
Essential Futures Scholarship: gain skills today for your career tomorrow
COVID-19: working virtually and reassessing your career
Online Education: pre, during and post COVID-19
The Business of Food & Agriculture: Opportunities and insights
The Competitive Edge: Finding the right job
The role of IT and Communications in development of Nations
Past events
Look into our past events to see the success stories on a global scale.
US Graduation 2022: Washington DC
Nigeria Graduation 2022: Lagos
NXU Socials: Manila
Where: Ayala Museum, Greenbelt Park, Makati Avenue, corner Dela Rosa Street, Metro Manila.
When: May 21, 13.00-18.00 PHT
NXU Socials: Lagos
When: Saturday, December 11
Time: 11.30-14.00 WAT
Where: Sea Lounge, 15 Wole Olateju Crescent, off Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Speaker: Jennifer Bangoura EdD, Director of Career Innovation at Nexford University
NXU Socials: Lagos
When: Saturday, July 3
Time: 11.30-14.00 WAT
Where: The Terrace @ NXU Community Space, 23 Kunle Ogunba, off Babatunde Anjous, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1
NXU Socials: Abuja
Community Outreach: World Malaria Day
Volunteer and join the team as we reach out to our immediate community in honor of World Malaria day. Educate and sensitize residents about the fight against malaria in Africa while distributing anti-malaria kits.
When: Saturday, April 24, Time: 10.30 - 12.00 WAT
Where: NLS Lagos Community Space, 23 Kunle Ogunba Street, off Babatunde Anjous, off Admiralty Way, Lekki
Creative Workshop at NLS Lagos Community Space
When: Saturday, April 17, 10.30-12.30 WAT
Where: NLS Lagos Community Space, 23 Kunle Ogunba Street, off Babatunde Anjous, off Admiralty Way, Lekki
NXU Social - Lagos
When: March 7, 11.30-14.00
Where: The Terrace @ NXU Learning Centre, 23 Kunle Ogunba, off Babatunde Anjous
NXU Meet Up - Manila
NXU Social - Abuja
NXU Meet Up - Bangkok
When: November 15, 18.00-21.00
Where: Novotel Bangkok Platinum, 220 Phetchaburi Rd, Bangkok
NXU Meet Up - Manila
Nexford Lagos Open Day
Nexford Lagos Open Day
