Online MBA Nigeria | US-Accredited Degree Program

  • An American MBA programme

  • Distance learning - 100% online MBA in Nigeria for (average total cost )

  • Pay tuition in US Dollars or Naira

  • For busy professionals like you who need flexibility

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Nigeria Online MBA Overview

Duration

Complete an MBA in an average of 18 months or shorter if you want. The faster you finish, the more money you’ll save. 

Effort

15-20 hours per week which fits into your work schedule so you can earn while you learn. 

Format

Leaner-centric, mission driven, 100% online, offering a next-generation learning experience. 

Cost

(average total cost ). To ensure affordable quality, we adjust your monthly tuition to match your local market. 

A next-generation, 100% Online MBA in Nigeria

  • Master MBA-focused soft skills of the future like critical and creative thinking
  • Want to earn your master of business administration degree in Nigeria with a specialization? Stand out to employers by building in-demand skills such as Artificial Intelligence, supply chain & E-Commerce and Sustainability
  • Gain a competitive edge in a fast-changing world with hard skills like digital fluency
  • Make informed business decisions, and lead with confidence: 94% of Nexford learners increased in confidence at work
  • Build a network of global professionals from 110+ countries working at firms like Google, Deloitte, and EY
  • Earn an accredited online mba degree in Nigeria, as well as digital badges as you go – including credentials from LinkedIn Learning and IBM’s Digital Nation

US-Accredited Online Program

Nexford is accredited by DEAC, which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). We are a degree-granting institution of higher education, licensed by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission and globally recognized by Quality Matters, and the NSLS. 

Nexford was born different for you. No term time. No campus. Learn real-world skills from any location, pay affordable monthly tuition, and graduate as fast as you want. Distance learning at its finest.

Quality higher education is extremely important for young people to enable them to position themselves in a globally competitive world. Institutions like Nexford are really the next-generation of systems available for us to offer more. The only way we can get out of depths of inequality that cut across this continent is to offer opportunities. Nexford is future-focused and mission-driven.

Dr Oby Ezekwesili

Former Nigerian Minister of Education

Our partners

We’ve established partnerships with local organizations that align with our goals, value and mission - giving you the best possible learning experience. We want everybody to benefit from a world-class education, regardless of background, location or circumstance. That includes you.

"As an employer, I would gladly hire anyone who is a graduate of Nexford. If I didn’t believe in it, I wouldn’t send my employees to undergo courses with the school."

Abubakar Suleiman CEO, Sterling Bank

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"My analytical skills have improved. I got a pay raise at work. I got promoted at work."

Rebecca Ebokpo

MBA Alumni

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Nigeria: FAQs

On average, an online MBA costs $3,600 ($200/month for 18 months) at Nexford. At Nexford, you’ll invest in your future, not a campus — and our monthly fees are calculated in line with your local economy, which ensures you never pay over the odds.

Tuition costs vary by market — so see what an online MBA at Nexford will cost in your market here.


There is no hard and fast rule as this may differ from institution to institution. At Nexford, the average time taken to get an online MBA is 18 months of study. It can take more or less time to get your online MBA though, as you can finish faster or slower depending on how many courses you take each month whilst studying your online MBA.

Our affordable online MBA and straightforward application process make studying an MBA online achievable for everyone. Applying is simple — 90% of our applicants complete the application process in 30 minutes or less!

An online MBA is just as hard as studying in class. You’ll have weekly deadlines to meet, as you study from wherever suits you — but we'll help you every step of the way, with 24/7 support from your personal Success Advisor, and bookable one-on-one faculty sessions to guide you through your learning journey.

The best online MBA program for you depends on your career goals. If you’re looking to advance your career by studying skills needed for the workplace of the future, Nexford’s online MBA program might be right for you. Have your CV stand out by choosing an MBA specialization in one of many topics including Artificial IntelligenceE-CommerceSustainabilityCybersecurity, or International Business.

You can get an distance learning/online MBA anywhere in the world! Study whenever and wherever suits you best. At Nexford, you’re able to study your online MBA from the comfort of your own home, a cafe, a plane, wherever you wish! There are many different institutions that offer an online MBA — but few American universities offer an MBA as affordable as Nexford’s — with the total tuition cost for the MBA program averaging $3,240.

Each online MBA has a different application process, which will vary depending at the university you are studying your online MBA at. The MBA online application costs will also be different from institute to institute, so it’s important to research which type of online MBA is best for you before you begin your application.

At Nexford, we’ve made applying for an online MBA simple! Once you’ve selected your online MBA program, you can begin your application. If you have any questions during the process, you can find advice and guidance on applying to Nexford in our step-by-step guide.

Remember, while our application process is simple, our online MBA program is challenging. You will have to think critically, dedicate at least 15 hours a week — and you’ll need patience and commitment to succeed in our Online MBA program.

The value of an online MBA from an American university varies, depending on which American MBA online you choose. Each institution has a different set of credentials, a different MBA curriculum, and different ways of teaching the MBA.

Many American online MBAs will offer students a positive return on their investment, as well as job opportunities and the prestige of an MBA on their CV. However, it’s important to research your online American MBA first.

Online MBA tuition costs can also widely vary from university to university. The cost of an American MBA at Nexford starts from $180/month (but varies depending on which country you live in), whereas some other American universities offer an online MBA for over $10,000. As a consequence, it’s important to research the American university online MBA costs before you enroll.

Top MBA FAQ

Yes! We know that graduation is a time to celebrate your success with your friends, family and loved ones. Nexford will run local (in certain countries) and global graduation ceremonies, and plans to host a US graduation in the future too.

Affordability is in our mission: we want you to access high-quality, online education, no matter where you live in the world.

We are a mission-driven organization and a Public Benefit Organization (PBC). That means we're for-profit, but we prioritize public benefit every time.

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 your application has met the admission criteria and all submitted admission documents are complete, reviewed and accepted by the University’s Office of Admissions.

OR

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 has met the admission criteria through self-certification but supporting admission documents are unofficial or incomplete, students receive a notice of provisional admission. You will be able to begin learning under the status of Accepted Evaluation Pending (AEP) but you will need to provide all necessary documentation within 60 days from the enrollment start date in order to be fully matriculated.

Once enrolled, you can still complete courses under the Accepted Evaluation Pending status. If you do not provide the documentation within the required timeframe:

  • You will be placed on suspension, which will run for two (2) months from date of suspension, to allow time to submit your documents
  • You will not be allowed to enroll in future courses, and not receive tuition invoices within the two-month 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


If admission documents are still outstanding after suspension, you will be administratively dismissed from their program and must reapply to resume your program by sending a request in writing to the Office of Admissions (admissions@nexford.org) and must submit pending admission documents at the time of readmission to Nexford University.


For learners who fail to submit their pending admission documents within the 60-day deadline, exceptions can be applied in certain circumstances if the learner submits the appropriate verification and/or supporting documentation. If approved by the Manager of Admissions and Registrar, this will allow the learner a 30-day extension to submit their pending admission documents.


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 institution(s). Click here to read our full terms and conditions.

  • It should be accepted in the US as we are nationally accredited in the US by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  • Acceptance of your credentials from NXU is still dependent on the receiving organization. It is the sole discretion of the receiving institution/employer whether or not they will accept the degree that you will get at any university.
  • What we ensure is that you can stand out in a competitive job market. We utilize competency-based education to ensure you are able to apply your knowledge to real-world situations rather than just spending time memorizing theory. You'll have a capacity to adapt and pivot, and walk away with highly portable skills.

Starting August 1, 2022, Nexford University will begin reviewing requests from learners for transfer credit. In order for transfer credit to be awarded, an official transcript from awarding institution must be submitted for review.  Learners may review the transfer credit policy and any transfer credit review fee in the University catalog.

Want to transfer your Nexford credits elsewhere? Each university has it's own credit transfer policy, so we recommend you contact them directly as it is the decision of the receiving school if transfer credits are approved.

When you apply, you'll pay a one-off fee of $25, which allows us to process your application.

You'll need an undergraduate degree to apply for the MBA program. Nexford University accepts applications globally. We understand that your qualification may not specifically say that you hold a bachelor's degree in your country, but it may be equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree. We'll be happy to have your credential reviewed! Get in touch with our Admissions team to know if you are qualified: admissions@nexford.org

However, your degree or qualification doesn't need to be in business.

If you have a degree in another discipline, you'll take four 6-8 week Advanced Business Foundation courses. Here, you'll learn the baseline business skills you need for our broader MBA. Upon successful completion, start taking MBA core courses.

If you have studied business before, you'll enter straight into the MBA and start taking your core courses.

Nexford's learning experience is unlike any other. Think engaging, interactive online learning that helps you gain the skills you need – fast.


Our online learning environment contains everything you need to learn at Nexford. It's where you'll take courses, chat with peers, submit assignments, receive feedback, track your grades, and access your faculty's calendars to book one-on-one sessions. It's also where you'll manage your enrollment, add courses, and pay your tuition.


You'll get access to your modules through Canvas, a learning management platform, and you can even take your learning wherever you go with the Canvas mobile app. Module materials include reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes, and relevant case studies. 


Live lectures are done by faculty once every two weeks or more often. Don't worry, these sessions are entirely optional, and you don't have to wait for them to progress in your learning or course — everything you need to complete your projects, assignments, or assessments is available through your modules.


Assessments are weekly, and you must meet assessment and project deadlines to progress seamlessly. We recommend you allocate a minimum of 15-20 hours per week to your learning at your most convenient time to achieve this. If you need additional support, our Learner Success team is available 24/7. They will also help you with transitioning to online studies, creating your study timeline, and goal setting.


Overwhelmed? Don't be! You'll get a full tour of the learning environment during orientation. You're in safe hands with us.

We're 100% online, so we don't have a campus! Our learners are our priority, which means we let you invest in your future – not a costly campus. (Affordability is our biggest mission!)

No. Relevant work experience is helpful, but not required.

To apply for an MBA, check out our graduate admission requirements.

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.

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. If you’ve graduated from an institution where the primary language of instruction was English, we will rely on your transcript to prove English proficiency. If your prior education was not in English, we’ll need to confirm English proficiency as part of our process to ensure you’re equipped to succeed at Nexford.

View our full graduate admission requirements.

You can view all Nexford policies, including the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of learners and Nexford University, in the Nexford academic catalog.