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Posts about Higher Education
E-commerce explained
Technology is changing the world, affecting the way we store and prepare our food, right down to...
What is career planning and development?
40 years ago, if you dedicated yourself to a company, you would have a career for life. How times...
10 Leadership Conflict Management & Resolution Skills
Being a leader in any organization is no easy task. Not only are leaders responsible for their...
The importance of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the Philippines
The BPO industry is growing exponentially year on year, bolstering the economy, and at last count...
Why is entrepreneurship important?
Entrepreneurship is one of the biggest driving forces in today’s economy. All across the world, but...
10 Effective Team Building Strategies For Leaders
There is a marketing term that goes, "teamwork is dream work." Sounds easy enough, but true...
What's the difference between skills and competencies?
Skills vs Competencies. How do they differ from each other? Get the Nexford rundown below!
Best Online MBA Programs in 2024 - Top 12
An MBA (or Master’s of Business Administration) degree can be a great way to advance your career...
What is Diversity?
Diversity is a word that is on everyone's lips right now. Equal representation and inclusivity in...
10 Qualities and Characteristics of Effective Business Leaders
In every realm of life, from the corporate world to community organizations, effective leadership...
What is an Online MBA?
No one wants to remain in the same spot, but how do you advance your career opportunities while...
What is Data Science?
The advancement of technology has meant a massive amount of data is processed every single day....
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the Philippines
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the ultimate form of remote working, and its popularity is...
What is business development?
If you want to build and grow a business, you have to start somewhere. If you’re considering a...
How To Motivate Your Team As A Leader - 10 Strategies
They say that true leaders are born and not created. Forbes maintains that leadership can be taught...
Top 5 Industries In Kenya
Access to quality higher education in Kenya is constantly proving to be the difference between the...
Imbalances between the demand for and supply of skills
Access to quality higher education in South Africa is constantly proving to be the difference...
What is an Executive MBA Degree?
A common trait among many executive leaders and business managers is a continuous pursuit of...
The battle lines have been drawn
Fuelled by the pandemic, the last two to three years has seen the tech industry explode with more...
It’s original
Thanks for your interest in writing a guest post for Nexford’s blog, NXU Insights. Here’s...
1. The job market is more competitive than ever
Nexford is a next-generation online university based in Washington DC. Earn a globally affordable,...
What is a Product Manager?
The increased demand for product managers has meant that many people are considering it as a...
Universities and learners must shift to skills-based learning
The traditional university experience has not changed for decades until online learning came along....
The time to act is now!
Two-thirds of business school programs have seen applications increase during the pandemic, with...
You reap what you sow
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Flutterwave reckons it’s a blend of spotting a gap in the market...
Ignore online learning at your peril!
Fad, buzzword, flash in the pan? Is online learning here to stay, or will people soon be returning...
Nollywood is leading the pack
Nigeria’s creative sector can potentially unlock the country’s economy and provide increased...
97% of Nexford alumni would recommend Nexford
Alumni satisfaction is critical to the success of Nexford and learners. It’s why we commission...
Why digital transformation is important
With many workers struggling to cope with the latest digital technologies and skills gaps...
The use of technology
The face of the finance industry is dramatically different today. Is an MBA worth it to help...
Time management options
Online learning became the center of attraction due to COVID-19. But it’s not the only reason why...
What kind of future job skills will breed success?
Only two decades ago, technical competencies were the most sought-after skills in the job market....
The origins of crypto
Cryptocurrency is becoming so widely adopted that everyone from car manufacturers to universities...
The more you learn, the more you earn
It’s actually yourself. Read on to find out how to go about making that investment, and what your...
Step 1: Make access to virtual education affordable.
Developing countries represent an untapped wealth opportunity and may offer the most potential for...
1) Online education allows students to more easily interact with faculty.
The future of work is increasingly online. Read on to learn how the value of online degrees...
1: Finance and accounting skills
Many popular entrepreneurs are successful despite not pursuing higher education. However, there are...
1. Identify the help you might need
Many companies today offer some form of tuition help as part of your professional development —...
93% increased confidence at work
The 2019-20 survey results are in! 96 percent of learners would recommend Nexford
Pay tuition in your local currency
Nexford is less expensive than other universities and learners can graduate faster than the average
COVID-19: shining a spotlight on online learning 2.0?
Three industry heavyweights give their predictions for online learning in the aftermath of COVID-19
Online learning, American made
Essential Futures Scholarship to empower 15 residents of the Washington DC metro area
Tip 1: Choose the right program for you
Maximize your success from day one and learn how to submit the perfect Nexford application
An MBA for busy business leaders
Graphic designer Jason Weimer’s passion for business and entrepreneurship has led him to the other...
What’s going on in the world of work?
The fourth industrial revolution is disrupting almost every industry around the world, while...
The skills to succeed, from day one
We still live in a world where your place of birth can dictate your chances of success. At Nexford,...
Made for digital nomads
Gone is the idea that learners attend a bricks and mortar university fresh out of school. Today’s...
Supply and demand: the hard facts
The worldwide demand for higher education is outstripping supply. Dr Jay Halfond shares his...
Here are five reasons microlearning is the study style of the future.
Bitesize learning. Anytime. Anywhere. Efficient, effective and flexible. It’s the study style of...
We’re recognized and accredited
Flexible, affordable, recognized – and what employers want. Find out why online learning could be...
Personalize your schedule
Our flexible approach to learning means you can fit in your studies around your life. But you’ll...