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Online MBA degree

Graduate as soon as

May 1, 2026

Cost per month
$450
Program Length
9-18 months

This isn’t just an MBA. It’s your edge.

This isn’t just an MBA. It’s your edge.

The MBA program builds your strategic thinking, analytical skills, and leadership acumen that employers demand. You’ll gain expertise in strategy, AI, finance, marketing, and operations, applying skills from day one to real business challenges curated from the world’s leading organizations. Along the way, you earn badges that showcase your growing expertise. You’ll gain cross-disciplinary AI skills—learning how to master AI tools and apply them across key areas of your field.
 
Over 70% of Nexford learners report earning back the cost of their degree—or more - before they graduate. This 100% online program prepares you for roles such as Strategy Consultant, Head of Operations, Chief Strategy Officer, and Finance Manager.

 

An affordable MBA,
designed for you

With our pay-as-you-go model if you finish faster, you'll pay less. And thanks to a tuition cap on every degree program, your costs won't keep rising if life slows you down. 

  • Affordable monthly payments
  • No hidden fees - ever
  • Pause or cancel anytime
  • No fixed long-term contracts
  • Stay in control of your budget
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Courses in the MBA

You’ll complete 12 courses - made up of required core courses and a selection of electives that you can choose from. Courses are designed to take two months, but you can finish in just one. You’ll begin with one course at a time and can increase your course load as you progress - at no extra cost.
Program Courses
Program Structure
You need 29 courses to complete your MBA
8 core courses
3 elective courses or 3 specialization courses
1 capstone project
Core Courses (8 required)
Global Business
Global-Business
Master the complexities of international markets. This course covers cross-border transactions, managing risk, and competing effectively in global, local, and emerging markets.
Leadership and Organizational Development
Leadership-and-Organizational-Development
Understand how human behavior drives organizational development. This course draws on neuroscience and cognitive science to help you transition from manager to leader.
Marketing Strategy
Marketing-Strategy
Develop advanced marketing and leadership skills for a tech-driven world. This course covers technology, transformational approaches, and strategic partnerships for future-forward marketing.
Technology & Operations Management
Technology-Operations-Management
Discover how technology drives a competitive advantage in operations. This course covers business process automation, and technology's impact on manufacturing and supply chain management.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Accounting-and-Financial-Reporting
Apply corporate finance and accounting principles to business decisions. This course covers financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and navigating international accounting standards.
Organizational Strategy
Organizational-Strategy
Learn how to create and adapt a successful organizational strategy. This course covers the principles and frameworks of strategy formulation to maintain a competitive edge.
Introduction to Intrapreneurship and Innovation
Intro-into-Intrapreneurship-and-Innovation
Discover how to drive innovation from within an organization. This course provides a roadmap for employees to develop and execute entrepreneurial ideas within existing companies.
Financial Decision Making
Financial-Decision-Making
Use financial data to make value-creating decisions. This course covers financial statement analysis, capital budgeting, and leveraging fintech for risk management and corporate finance.
Elective Courses (3 required)
Data Sciences for Decision Making
Data-Sciences-for-Decision-Making
Apply advanced analytics to complex data. Understand data ecosystems, modeling, and how to translate data insights into actionable business decisions.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial-Intelligence
Explore the business applications of machine learning and AI. Learn how AI can uncover patterns in data, predict performance, and increase productivity across various industries.
Robotics and Automation
Robotics and Automation
Dive into Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and its five core technologies, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), machine learning, and cognitive agents.
Corporate Sustainability
Corporate Sustainability
Learn how businesses are using sustainability to drive growth. This course covers environmental strategy, green marketing, and how sustainability is integrated into corporate functions.
Doing Business in India
Doing-Business-in-India
Get an overview of India's business landscape. Learn to analyze business opportunities and design strategies for starting, sustaining, or growing a business in the region.
Doing Business in China
Doing-Business-in-China
Explore the business environment in China. This course covers the largest industries, workforce, and regulations to help you navigate business opportunities in the region.
Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa
Doing-Business-in-Sub-Saharan-Africa
Analyze the business landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa. Develop skills to identify opportunities and design strategies for business success in this dynamic region.
Enabling E-commerce and Digital Strategy
Enabling E-Commerce and Digital Strategy
Explore the world of e-commerce. This course covers B2B, B2C, and B2G models, and how to analyze their value proposition and infrastructure.
Policy and Regulatory Enablement of E-commerce
Policy and Regulatory Enablement of E-commerce
Understand the policies and regulations that enable e-commerce. This course covers best practices for overcoming barriers and promoting e-commerce in emerging markets.
Operations Digital Transformation
Operations Digital Transformation
Get a holistic view of digital transformation across industries. This course covers the people, processes, and tools needed to adopt digital technologies and improve operations.
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Planning and Analysis
Master the principles of financial planning and analysis. Learn to create strategic financial plans, evaluate investments, and make data-driven decisions to drive business growth.
Blockchain for Finance
Data Analytics
Get a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and its applications in finance. This course covers distributed ledger technology, smart contracts, and decentralized systems.
Machine Learning Technology for Finance
Machine Learning Technology for Finance
Learn to apply machine learning to the financial industry. This course covers algorithms and tools for developing innovative financial models and solutions.
The Art of Communication
The-Art-of-Communication
Develop leadership-driven communication skills. This course covers persuasion, negotiation, public speaking, and corporate communications for both public and private sectors.
Internet of Things
internet of things
Examine IoT operating systems, standards, and ecosystems. Learn about industrial automation, device management, cybersecurity, and how to monetize IoT solutions.
Cybersecurity Leadership
Cybersecurity-Leadership
Explore cybersecurity in a world where crime and warfare are digital. This course examines cybersecurity goals, tools, and strategies. It emphasizes the critical role of leadership in developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategy in the modern digital landscape.
Product Management with Agile and Lean
Product Management
Learn how product managers use Agile and Lean to minimize execution risk. This course covers how to avoid technical failures and ensure you're building a product that customers want.
Food and Agribusiness
Food-and-Agribusiness
Explore the future of the food and agribusiness industry. This course covers global challenges and innovative technologies that are transforming how we manage our food supply.
Renewable Energy
renewable energy
Gain a foundational understanding of renewable energy. This course focuses on the business skills needed to apply renewable energy practices in a global market.
Managing Healthcare
Managing-Healthcare
Learn to identify and evaluate emerging markets in the healthcare industry. This course covers the complexities of healthcare management and leadership on a global scale.
Capstone project (1 required)
Business Administration Capstone
Business Administration Capstone
Apply your business knowledge to new venture creation. This capstone course focuses on the entrepreneurial spirit and the challenges of launching and growing a business internationally.
You need 29 courses to complete your MBA
8 core courses
3 elective courses or 3 specialization courses
1 capstone project
Global Business
Global-Business
Master the complexities of international markets. This course covers cross-border transactions, managing risk, and competing effectively in global, local, and emerging markets.
Leadership and Organizational Development
Leadership-and-Organizational-Development
Understand how human behavior drives organizational development. This course draws on neuroscience and cognitive science to help you transition from manager to leader.
Marketing Strategy
Marketing-Strategy
Develop advanced marketing and leadership skills for a tech-driven world. This course covers technology, transformational approaches, and strategic partnerships for future-forward marketing.
Technology & Operations Management
Technology-Operations-Management
Discover how technology drives a competitive advantage in operations. This course covers business process automation, and technology's impact on manufacturing and supply chain management.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Accounting-and-Financial-Reporting
Apply corporate finance and accounting principles to business decisions. This course covers financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and navigating international accounting standards.
Organizational Strategy
Organizational-Strategy
Learn how to create and adapt a successful organizational strategy. This course covers the principles and frameworks of strategy formulation to maintain a competitive edge.
Introduction to Intrapreneurship and Innovation
Intro-into-Intrapreneurship-and-Innovation
Discover how to drive innovation from within an organization. This course provides a roadmap for employees to develop and execute entrepreneurial ideas within existing companies.
Financial Decision Making
Financial-Decision-Making
Use financial data to make value-creating decisions. This course covers financial statement analysis, capital budgeting, and leveraging fintech for risk management and corporate finance.
Data Sciences for Decision Making
Data-Sciences-for-Decision-Making
Apply advanced analytics to complex data. Understand data ecosystems, modeling, and how to translate data insights into actionable business decisions.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial-Intelligence
Explore the business applications of machine learning and AI. Learn how AI can uncover patterns in data, predict performance, and increase productivity across various industries.
Robotics and Automation
Robotics and Automation
Dive into Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and its five core technologies, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), machine learning, and cognitive agents.
Corporate Sustainability
Corporate Sustainability
Learn how businesses are using sustainability to drive growth. This course covers environmental strategy, green marketing, and how sustainability is integrated into corporate functions.
Doing Business in India
Doing-Business-in-India
Get an overview of India's business landscape. Learn to analyze business opportunities and design strategies for starting, sustaining, or growing a business in the region.
Doing Business in China
Doing-Business-in-China
Explore the business environment in China. This course covers the largest industries, workforce, and regulations to help you navigate business opportunities in the region.
Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa
Doing-Business-in-Sub-Saharan-Africa
Analyze the business landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa. Develop skills to identify opportunities and design strategies for business success in this dynamic region.
Enabling E-commerce and Digital Strategy
Enabling E-Commerce and Digital Strategy
Explore the world of e-commerce. This course covers B2B, B2C, and B2G models, and how to analyze their value proposition and infrastructure.
Policy and Regulatory Enablement of E-commerce
Policy and Regulatory Enablement of E-commerce
Understand the policies and regulations that enable e-commerce. This course covers best practices for overcoming barriers and promoting e-commerce in emerging markets.
Operations Digital Transformation
Operations Digital Transformation
Get a holistic view of digital transformation across industries. This course covers the people, processes, and tools needed to adopt digital technologies and improve operations.
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Planning and Analysis
Master the principles of financial planning and analysis. Learn to create strategic financial plans, evaluate investments, and make data-driven decisions to drive business growth.
Blockchain for Finance
Data Analytics
Get a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and its applications in finance. This course covers distributed ledger technology, smart contracts, and decentralized systems.
Machine Learning Technology for Finance
Machine Learning Technology for Finance
Learn to apply machine learning to the financial industry. This course covers algorithms and tools for developing innovative financial models and solutions.
The Art of Communication
The-Art-of-Communication
Develop leadership-driven communication skills. This course covers persuasion, negotiation, public speaking, and corporate communications for both public and private sectors.
Internet of Things
internet of things
Examine IoT operating systems, standards, and ecosystems. Learn about industrial automation, device management, cybersecurity, and how to monetize IoT solutions.
Cybersecurity Leadership
Cybersecurity-Leadership
Explore cybersecurity in a world where crime and warfare are digital. This course examines cybersecurity goals, tools, and strategies. It emphasizes the critical role of leadership in developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategy in the modern digital landscape.
Product Management with Agile and Lean
Product Management
Learn how product managers use Agile and Lean to minimize execution risk. This course covers how to avoid technical failures and ensure you're building a product that customers want.
Food and Agribusiness
Food-and-Agribusiness
Explore the future of the food and agribusiness industry. This course covers global challenges and innovative technologies that are transforming how we manage our food supply.
Renewable Energy
renewable energy
Gain a foundational understanding of renewable energy. This course focuses on the business skills needed to apply renewable energy practices in a global market.
Managing Healthcare
Managing-Healthcare
Learn to identify and evaluate emerging markets in the healthcare industry. This course covers the complexities of healthcare management and leadership on a global scale.
Business Administration Capstone
Business Administration Capstone
Apply your business knowledge to new venture creation. This capstone course focuses on the entrepreneurial spirit and the challenges of launching and growing a business internationally.

What’s it like to learn at Nexford?

Real-world projects
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Real-world projects

Build skills by doing. Every course includes hands-on projects that mirror real workplace challenges like building financial models plans, data dashboards, or marketing strategies. You won’t just learn about it - you’ll practice doing it. And projects are often curated from the world's largest organizations.

Flexible
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Flexible
Nexford programs are flexibly paced—not self-paced. Study when it works for you, and stay on track with weekly deadlines. Live sessions are optional. Expect to be challenged: and plan to invest at least 10 hours per week. That’s what it takes to build real skills that deliver real career value.
Collaborative learning
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Collaborative learning
Work with peers from around the world on discussions that reflect global workplace dynamics. You won’t learn in a vacuum. Share ideas, get feedback, build a network - and be part of a global community that sharpens how you think.
Rewarding learning
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Rewarding learning
Earn certificates and digital badges for the skills you build - long before you finish your degree. Every project moves you forward and every milestone counts. Progress isn’t hidden, its rewarded and you get to share that progress as you grow.
Personalized support
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Personalized support
You’re online but never alone. Book 1:1 time with faculty or advisors, join group sessions, or reach out anytime by chat, email, or online calls. Whether it’s academics or career advice, real humans are here - or bots if you prefer.
Technology enabled
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Technology enabled
Expect a modern, fully online experience that just works - including on mobile. All required tools are included, and you’ll never pay extra for textbooks or software. No clunky systems or boring PDFs. Just online learning, made simple.

MBA Admission requirements

You can upload your documents 100% online today
Proof of Identity
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Proof of Identity
As part of the admissions process, applicants are asked to provide a photo or scan of a government-issued form of identification and a passport-style photo or selfie.
Undergraduate degree transcript
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Undergraduate degree transcript
Graduate level applicants will need to have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in business or a business-related field. 
Proof of English Proficiency
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Proof of English Proficiency
If your previous education was in English, your transcript will serve as proof of English proficiency. You can also provide scores from an approved qualification exam.

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Join us live to see how learning at Nexford works, hear from alumni, and get your questions answered by current learners, faculty, and staff.

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Get a live preview of Nexford courses and the tools our learners use. Hear from our team dedicated to your success.
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Get a live preview of Nexford courses and the tools our learners use. Hear from our team dedicated to your success.

Your dedicated career success platform

BeyondNXU: network with your global community & access career support services

Your dedicated career success platform

BeyondNXU: network with your global community & access career support services
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Personalized Career Recommendations
Discover your strengths and uncover your personalized career paths with AI-powered personality and job-fit assessments.
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Smart Resume & Interview Tools
Build standout resumes and get real-time interview feedback to ace your next interview.  
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1:1 Career Coaching
Book time with expert coaches for personalized guidance on job searches, networking, and long-term planning.
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Access thousands of additional courses
Access thousands of additional optional courses & certifications to help you level-up at no additional cost.

Finish faster with Nexford's 9 month MBA

Earn your MBA in just 9 months by completing courses faster and increasing your course load. Your progress is based on mastering skills – not spending time in class – because that’s what employers actually value. You can also graduate faster by transferring credits from prior education or even relevant work experience.

Others Block AI. We Expect You to Master It.

AI Across Every Course
Use AI to brainstorm, analyze, and solve real-world problems. You'll be evaluated on your project submissions + your effective use of AI.
Built In AI Courses
Access AI courses at no additional cost because no matter what your future career aspirations are you will need AI.
Critical Thinking Focus
You will learn how to choose the right AI capabilities, how to craft effective prompts, what AI’s limitations and risks are and when to rely on human expertise.
Disclosure & Ethics
There is nothing to hide, at Nexford you need to use AI as thats what employers expect of you. You will learn how to disclose and consider ethical usage.
Human Insight Matters
The future of work isn’t human vs. AI. It’s human + AI. You will learn how to add value to AI and make yourself even more valuable to employers.

Real projects you'll complete in your MBA

Nexford courses incorporate real industry projects that reflect work you'll perform throughout your career. Here are a few examples from the MBA program.
Tesla: Business Case for Change
You take the role as a consultant and develop a business case for change to determine where AI supersedes the need for humans in certain functional areas.
Beyond Meat: Pitch Deck
Using Beyond Meat as a model for Food and Agribusiness, you develop a comprehensive pitch deck for Raising Funding for a Food and Agribusiness Venture.
3M: Robotics Roadmap Presentation
You assume the role of a Senior Executive of at 3M and present a roadmap for deploying robotics and show impact on cognitive agents.
Tesla: Business Case for Change
You take the role as a consultant and develop a business case for change to determine where AI supersedes the need for humans in certain functional areas.
Beyond Meat: Pitch Deck
Using Beyond Meat as a model for Food and Agribusiness, you develop a comprehensive pitch deck for Raising Funding for a Food and Agribusiness Venture.
3M: Robotics Roadmap Presentation
You assume the role of a Senior Executive of at 3M and present a roadmap for deploying robotics and show impact on cognitive agents.

Your career outlook as an MBA graduate

Every industry values problem-solving leaders with critical and strategic thinking skills, now also powered by AI skills. These are real examples of roles held by our 4,000+ graduates.
Strategy & Operations
  • Strategy Consultant
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Head of Operations
  • Chief Operating Officer
Finance & Accounting
  • FP&A Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Finance Business Partner
  • Finance Manager
Management & Leadership
  • General Manager
  • People Operations Manager
  • Projects Director
  • Program Manager
Marketing & Sales
  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Director
  • Business Development Manager
  • Head of Partnerships
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70%
average salary increase of after completing an MBA degree
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92%
Percentage of corporate recruiters nationally who planned to hire MBA graduates in 2023, according to the GMAC 2024 Survey
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$135k
Median starting salary
for MBA graduates in the US

MBA specializations

Optionally choose from six MBA specializations, designed to advance your professional trajectory and enable you to reach your specific work-related goals.
Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence
Lead AI-powered business transformation with an MBA specialization that blends core management skills and AI strategy. Learn to harness automation, machine learning, and cybersecurity insights for smarter decisions and growth.
Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity
Lead at the crossroads of business and cybersecurity. This MBA specialization blends digital security expertise with strategic leadership – preparing you to protect assets and guide organizations confidently in today’s digital landscape.
Enabling E-Commerce
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Enabling E-Commerce
Lead e-commerce transformation with an MBA specialization that blends digital strategy, platform expertise, and customer experience. Prepare to scale and manage sustainable growth across diverse global markets.
Fintech & Blockchain
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Fintech & Blockchain
Lead innovation in financial technology with an MBA specialization focused on blockchain, machine learning, and fintech strategy. Learn to connect emerging tech with finance to solve problems and scale smarter.
International Business
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International Business
The MBA with International Business specialization equips you to lead across global markets. Learn international strategy, risk management, and cross-cultural leadership to prepare for global business and strategy roles.
Sustainability
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Sustainability
The MBA with Sustainability specialization equips you to integrate environmental and social responsibility into business strategy. Develop expertise in sustainable operations, corporate social responsibility, and ethical leadership to drive meaningful impact.

Hear from our alumni and their employers

For me, the fact it was all online with no campus whatsoever, but with the ability to interact with other learners from all over the world, made it the perfect platform

Jason Weimer
Founder
Nexford stood out for me in that they offered a modular approach to knowledge transfer in specific areas of expertise, integrated business practice and monthly payments
Mornay Schoeman
Chief Strategy Implementation Officer
I am pretty much 100% sure that flashing the word Nexford and an MBA was instrumental in me standing head and shoulders above the other candidates when I was applying for the job at DHL
Richard Yeboah
Branch Manager
My MBA at Nexford has been instrumental in allowing me to better the way that I work. The skills I learned there will definitely stand me in good stead now that I have accepted the role of Deputy Director of Ops at three large UK hospitals
Samantha Lear
Deputy Director of Operations, Mid and South Essex
I would definitely hire other Nexford graduates. I've been really impressed with Onyinye's progress so far and anyone with that experience level is really a good fit for us at Microsoft.
Rebecca Young
Principal Business Insights Manager
The Nexford BBA helped me go from a contractor to a full-time employee. Without a degree, I was only getting short-term contracts. But once I mentioned my Nexford BBA with a specialization in AI and automation – it became a huge foundation for landing a higher-paying, full-time job.
Brian Pecuch
Security Analyst
By equipping our team with cutting-edge skills, we foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring we stay ahead in a dynamic business environment. Our partnership with Nexford University enables us to deliver targeted upskilling and reskilling programs, unlock new opportunities, enhance productivity and drive a culture of innovation.
Gilbert Mutai
Head of ICT
To ensure our team remains experts in this digital age, we prioritize ongoing upskilling opportunities, such as those offered by Nexford University. Through continued learning, our staff can enhance their expertise and adaptability, staying competitive in an ever-evolving environment.  
Sam Ogola
National Sales Manager
Studying at Nexford has been an incredible journey. I have found the learning experience to be exceptional. Nexford’s recognition by the World Higher Education Database (WHED), listed in the International Association of Universities (IAU) portal, has been instrumental in meeting my professional requirements for my organization, UNHCR.
Mackentric Shivachi
Admin Officer
Nexford’s flexible MBA empowered my career, enhanced my leadership and strategic skills, and allowed me to balance studying with a demanding professional life.
Naserian Kantai
Communications Lead

Meet your future faculty

Meet your future faculty

Learn from faculty who are also experienced business leaders, entrepreneurs, and subject-matter experts. Their real-world experience helps ensure what you’re learning is practical, career-relevant, and aligned with what employers actually need. Join live group sessions or book 1:1 time when you need support.

Nexford is accredited.

Accredited by DEAC

Nexford University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

The 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).

The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
The School of Business and Innovation at Nexford University has been awarded the status of Candidate for Accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. For a listing of the programs eligible to seek accreditation, please view our IACBE member status.
Accredited by DEAC

Nexford University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

The 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).

The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
The School of Business and Innovation at Nexford University has been awarded the status of Candidate for Accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. For a listing of the programs eligible to seek accreditation, please view our IACBE member status.