Associate of Applied Science in Business

Program Overview

Business touches every facet of today’s global society. Business graduates are, therefore, at the frontier. The Nexford University (NXU) Associate of Applied Science in Business (AAS) degree covers practical business skills and serves as a general introduction for new-to-the-workforce graduates. AAS in Business learners begin their guided pathway with the Roadmap for Success course, which promotes a journey of lifelong learning. The curriculum crosscuts essential business and general education topics – ranging from financial management to intercultural communication. At the intersection of real-world skills and career crafting, this degree is an affordable way for learners to enter the workforce at pace.

What You'll Learn

1. Demonstrate knowledge of foundational business principles and practices related to each functional area of business (accounting, finance, marketing, management).
2. Interact with knowledge of foundational business principles and practices related to each functional area of business (accounting, finance, marketing, management).
3. Define knowledge of foundational business principles and practices related to each functional area of business (accounting, finance, marketing, management).
4. Identify the role of technology to achieve a business outcome.
5. Apply quantitative principles using digital technologies, tools, and data needed to inform decisions for improving processes and business outcomes.
6. Interpret the ethical, legal, and cultural implications across key economic regions of the world, along with the challenges and opportunities that impact business decisions globally.
7. Identify the factors impacting leadership, organizational culture, teamwork, innovation, and change management to make informed management decisions.
8. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of all disciplines through general education in fundamental academic disciplines: written and oral communication, quantitative principles, natural and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities and fine arts.

Admission Requirements

• Government-issued identification
• Passport-style photo or “selfie”
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Official transcript verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from:
  • An accredited institution listed by the U.S. Department of Education, or
  • An international institution of higher education approved by the appropriate national ministry of education or recognized country equivalent
• Documents not written in English must be accompanied by official translations, such as those provided by:
  • A validated institutional official, or
  • An embassy
• If a translated copy of the documents is not available upon application, The Office of Admissions will translate the document before making a decision
• All learners wishing to enroll in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program must have:
  • Self-certification of high school completion or its equivalent (e.g., GED or national exam certificate)

Note: An official transcript or verification may be required after an internal review of student records to validate self-certification data.