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We need proof that you completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in a business-related field with a valid copy of your official diploma and transcript. Documents not in English must be accompanied by official translations, such as those provided by a validated institutional official or embassy.
- If your Bachelor’s degree is in a business-related field - please submit your university transcript during the application process in addition to your diploma, so it can be evaluated
- If your Bachelor’s degree is not in a business-related field - don’t worry, you can still get a Nexford’s MBA, although first you’ll have complete four foundation courses before proceeding with the MBA core courses.
For further details, please talk to our admissions team by contacting help@nexford.org.
At Nexford, we make translating your transcripts and diplomas easy. We offer an in-house translation service. This simplifies the process for you, so you can concentrate on finding your documents. Just leave the translation to us.
English Proficiency
To be considered for admission as English Language Proficient to the Nexford University MBA program, applicants must complete one (1) of the following:
1. Provide Nexford with:
a. an official transcript from a college or university
2. Demonstrate proficiency in English language by achieving at least a minimum passing score on an approved English qualification exam within the past two years, by submitting an official score report during the admission process. (see Minimum Score Required for English Proficiency)
Note: Admission Officers may request alternative supporting materials that might assist the university in certifying the applicant’s English proficiency status. All outcomes based on the supporting materials provided, will remain within the learners record according to the university records retention policy.
Resume
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Top MBA 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. -
Do I need an undergraduate degree to apply for Nexford’s MBA?
If you’re an MBA applicant with a non-business related undergraduate degree, we’ll need to review your academic background. We’ll then enrolled you in one of our MBA Foundation Courses – a series of four courses. Check out the courses here.
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Do I need relevant work experience before I can apply for Nexford’s MBA?
No. Relevant work experience is helpful, but not required.
To apply for an MBA, check out our graduate admission requirements
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Is there an application fee? How much does it cost?
Yes, there’s a one-off application fee. It costs $20. If you want to re-apply you don’t need to fill in another application, but you will need to pay the fee again.
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Can I get credit for my work experience?
We’re a brand new university, born different and designed to enhance higher education. Our core aim is to bridge career ambitions with academic programs that will help you achieve your goals. At this stage, we won’t be awarding credit for past work experience. This may change in the near future.
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What's required for my application?
All applicants to Nexford’s MBA degree must provide proof that they completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in a business-related field, or equivalent for international institutions, with a valid copy of their official diploma and transcript. If applicants are not able to provide these documents, they must submit an explanation in writing together with any supporting materials that might assist the university in certifying their graduate status. To test your English Proficiency skills, you have the option to take an 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 graduate admission requirements
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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 so that they can connect. In future, Nexford plans to structure extracurricular opportunities for learners to connect online and, possibly, in person as well.
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Do you 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. Graduate at a ceremony close to home, or travel to the US. -
I’d like to read the application Terms and Conditions
You have almost completed your application! Before you sign and submit the required documentation, the below statements will help you understand the next steps of your admission to Nexford University (NXU).
Your application will shortly be reviewed by the Admissions team. If you are admitted, you will be admitted under one of two types of admission:
Full admission
This will be granted if you have submitted all required documentation, the documents have been reviewed and accepted by our admissions department, and your application meets our admissions criteria.
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Provisional admission
We need proof that you completed a Bachelor's degree at an accredited institution in a business-related field. If your degree is in a different field, you will be provisionally accepted into the MBA program until you have successfully completed Nexford University business foundation courses. This step is designed to ensure that you have the necessary business foundations knowledge necessary to succeed in our rigorous MBA program.
If your application is incomplete/incorrect/unreadable, you may only be provisionally admitted. You will be able to begin learning under the status of Accepted Evaluation Pending (AEP). You will be asked to provide the necessary documentation within 60 days to be granted full admission.
Once enrolled, you can still complete courses while under Accepted Evaluation Pending status. If you do not provide the documentation within the required timeframe, you will not receive academic credit for any completed course(s) and will instead be eligible for a non-degree certificate of completion. This certificate can be evaluated for possible credit if you are accepted into an NXU program in the future.
Please note that if any information you provide is determined to be inaccurate or misleading, the university reserves the right to unenroll you from the course and either place you in a different course or nullify your application.
By submitting the application, you agree to us collecting any missing official transcripts and diplomas from your previous learning institute(s). Click here to read our full terms and conditions.