Management Essentials

Growth is the goal of every business, but with growth comes a need for managers who oversee and optimize teams, processes, and strategies. The Management Essentials Pathway Program is designed for young professionals possessing a bachelor’s degree who seek to accelerate their ability to assume mid-level leadership positions.

Why Choose Nexford

Nexford is where global citizens learn the skills they need, at the moment they need them most. We help people move forward in their careers – and their lives. We're a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington DC. Yes, we're for profit, but we prioritize public benefit over profit. Every time. Nexford aims to demonstrate a more effective way of aligning credentials to the workforce--one that is far better positioned to give any learner, regardless of starting point, an educational foundation for lifelong success. We do this through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and the development of models and tools that enable personalization and impact at scale. We are a cross-disciplinary team of relentlessly optimistic, ambitiously creative, solution-oriented problem solvers who collaborate to uncover and develop new scalable ways to enable our internal and external partners to consistently drive learner impact using the latest technologies and innovative practices available.

Admission Requirements

1. Government-issued identification
2. Passport-style photo or “selfie”
3. Evidence of English language proficiency
4. 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 recognized by the appropriate national ministry of education or recognized country equivalent.
5. Official translations for documents not written in English, provided by:
   • A validated institutional official, or
   • An embassy.
   • If a translated copy is not available upon application, The Office of Admissions will arrange for translation before making a decision.
6. 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 to validate self-certification data.

Required Courses

BUS6110 Organizational Strategy

Organizational strategy examines how the success of any organization is based in part on how effectively strategy is incorporated into its overall mission and vision. Develop an understanding of how adaptability and flexibility are two key aspects of a successful strategy.

Learners examine and apply principles and frameworks of a successful strategy across various industries and markets with the goal of creating a strategy which sustains and/or increases the competitive position of the firm. This course focuses on the domestic and international strategic approaches needed to solve business challenges, integrating all of the tools related to strategy formulation.

OPM6090 Technology and Operations Management

Technology and Operations Management provides a comprehensive overview of technology utilization to drive a competitive advantage for company operations. Learners explore various technology solutions for business process automation, including value proposition analysis across organization functions.

You’ll also analyze how technology can be leveraged to improve product development during the four lifecycle phases. The course provides a detailed overview of the impact of technology on various operating models such as manufacturing, supply chain management, customer facing, product development, and support functions (e.g., HR and finance).

MKT6080 Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy focuses on the advanced marketing and leadership skills required in today’s fast-paced technology driven global economy. Learners prepare for roles within the field of marketing, and gain a solid understanding of the role of marketing, both in traditional and digital platforms, in defining and maintaining a brand and in meeting business objectives.

You’ll examine how technology and transformational approaches are critical to developing future-forward marketing strategies. Topics include leadership, strategic partnerships, and negotiating skills that are key contributors to successful business growth and company culture.

ACC6050 Accounting and Financial Reporting

Accounting and Financial Reporting engages learners in applying the principles of corporate finance and accounting to business decision making.

Course topics include financial statements and other reports, the basics of financial forecasting and budgeting, accounting analytics, and the communications and vocabulary related to financial statements. Learners reconcile financial transactions and accounting records, and examine the implications of international differences in accounting frameworks and financial reporting requirements.

GBL6850 The Art of Communication

What is the number one job skill American and global employees are lacking, according to LinkedIn CEO, Jeff Weiner? Communication. The Art of Communication is designed to strengthen and promote a leadership-driven communications model that extends from an audience centered communications approach. How do leaders persuade shareholders? How do leaders negotiate with clients and business partners across cultures?

This course introduces learners to a foundation in rhetorical awareness that will transfer through a variety of contexts, including corporate communications, public speaking, negotiation, and a range of executive leadership scenarios. Coursework includes genre analysis, professional writing, presentation design and delivery, and negotiation workshops.

What You'll Learn

The Management Essentials Pathway Program equips learners with foundational skills and knowledge in each of the core functions of a successful business: accounting/finance, technology and operations, marketing, communications, and strategy.