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Expand your career options and earn an American MBA 100% online. With 10% toward tuition, pay $247.5/month with the option to pay in local currency or USD.
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Learn more about Nexford’s MBA & BBA
Are you an experienced professional looking to advance with an MBA degree program? Perhaps you’re an early career professional wanting to kick-start your career with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business? Build skills in two to six months with our graduate and undergraduate certificates and short courses, the choice is yours. Choose your program and submit your details to find out more about Nexford's 100% online programs.
Earn the MBA of the future with The Youth Cafe
The Youth Cafe is committed to creating opportunities that makes a difference in their community. By partnering with Nexford University, The Youth Cafe members can access an MBA designed for experienced professionals.
This scholarship will cover 10% of your tuition fees for 18 months, which is the average time it takes to complete the MBA program.
Scholarship Offer
Are you eligible?
- Must be a The Youth Cafe member
- Meet the Admissions requirements for Nexford University
What you need to apply
- Proof of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution
- Proof of English language proficiency
How to apply
- Complete the online application for the MBA program
- You must hold an offer to learn with Nexford to be eligible for the scholarship
- Once admitted, you will need to enroll with the 10% off tuition code provided to you
Scholarship FAQ
If you want to achieve your potential don't let questions hold you back.
Why Nexford's MBA?
The The Youth Cafe and Nexford teamed up to make American degrees even more affordable for the talented The The Youth Cafe members.
A Nexford MBA will equip you with the skills you need to advance your career, with less theory and more practice. Our curriculum is designed based on the needs of the world's largest employers, including The Youth Cafe.
- Specialize in Artificial Intelligence, World Business, E-Commerce, Sustainability.
- Build the skills in highest demand
- Master soft skills of the future like critical and creative thinking
- Bridge the gap between technology and management, understand the best of both worlds
- Build a network of global professionals from 110+ countries working at firms like Google, TikTok, Deloitte, and Microsoft
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.
Hear from other scholarship recipients
Carol Ariyibi, Head of Project Management Office, and Rita Imonikhe, Credit Risk Analyst at Sterling Bank share how a Nexford MBA has benefitted them in their work at Sterling Bank.
MBA Program FAQs
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.
How long does it take to complete the MBA program?
Nexford’s Masters of Business Administration (MBA) has a standard completion time of 18 months. The faster you finish, the more money you’ll save.
Is there an application fee? How much does it cost?
Yes, there’s a one-off application fee. It costs $30. If you want to re-apply you don’t need to fill in another application, but you will need to pay the fee again.
After receiving the scholarship and enrolling at Nexford, when will I start my MBA program?
Enroll as soon as possible. You need to enroll within 30 days of receiving your scholarship and voucher code, otherwise, your scholarship will expire. When enrolling, you can choose when you take your first course. Nexford programs start on the first of each month, we don’t have term times.
Do I need to pay for the entire degree upfront?
Our mission is to make high-quality education accessible and affordable. You pay monthly tuition and don’t need to pay everything upfront. When you enroll, you’ll be asked to set up your tuition payments. With this scholarship, you can pay your tuition monthly, quarterly, or annually. You can also pay in local Naira.
Do I need an undergraduate degree to apply for Nexford’s MBA?
If you have an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, you can apply to our MBA program. You need to have solid business foundation skills, so you may need to take up to four MBA foundation courses if your undergraduate degree wasn’t in a business-related field. Don’t worry, our admissions team will assess your individual case and let you know if you need to take any foundations courses before you enroll.
If you’d like your individual case to be reviewed, please contact our admissions team at help@nexford.org
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
What's the deadline to enroll?
Enroll as soon as possible. You need to enroll within 30 days of receiving your scholarship and voucher code, otherwise, your scholarship will expire. When enrolling, you can choose when you take your first course. Nexford programs start on the first of each month, we don’t have term times.
You’ll need to enroll by no later than the 27th of the month to start on the first of the next month. You’ll need this time to take orientation, and settle into the Nexford online learning environment and meet your success advisor before your first course starts on the first of the next month. Enroll, finish orientation, and get learning!
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.
Will employers recognize my MBA degree?
- 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 degree 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.
How do I pay my fees?
When you enroll, you’ll choose to pay monthly, or in two or six monthly instalments. Pay your first month, two or six months upfront, and we'll set up a direct debit for the same time period. We accept Visa, Mastercard or American Express. You can also pay in local Naira.
We'll send you a reminder before your payment date so you know it's coming. You'll also get a confirmation email when we receive your payment.
Need an alternative payment method? Contact us at help@nexford.org
Nexford University FAQs
Where is Nexford University’s campus located?
Nexford is 100% online, with a headquarters in Washington DC. We have no 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.
Is Nexford accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC)?
NUC currently does not recognize nor have any regulatory cover for foreign universities or fully online universities. To put it into perspective, just the same way NUC can’t accredit a traditional American university which is outside of NUC’s jurisdiction, it also can’t accredit Nexford University. This may affect Nexford bachelor’s degree graduates who are looking to pursue NYSC, although graduates of Nexford university are still eligible to apply for a certificate of exclusion which is an official NYSC certificate. We monitor NUC regulations very closely and if they do change in the future, we will be at the forefront of these updates.
Contact us FAQs
How can I contact you?
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Can I connect with someone in Nigeria?
You can! Feel free to visit our page: Country Focus Nigeria to book a consultation with one of our friendly team members based in Lagos.