Nexford University
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Nexford University is a private for-profit online university headquartered in Washington, DC that offers programs through online distance learning.
History
Nexford University was founded by Fadl Al Tarzi and Mo Rayes in January 2019.[1]
Nexford University raised $8 million in a Series A round in 2022 to fill affordability and relevance gaps in education.[2] Previously it raised $10.8M pre-Series A to scale its flexible remote learning platform.[3]
In 2022 Nexford University launched a global mentorship program; Global Grid initiative, to increase awareness around the jobs that are moving online.[4][5]
Nexford University partnered with the Federation of Kenya Employers and expanded to East Africa[6] in 2023 including Egypt and South Africa.[7]
In May 2023, Nexford University announced the launch of its ‘Banking Pathway Coalition’, and partnered with the Sterling Bank of Nigeria.[8]
Former Nigerian Minister of Education of Africa Dr Oby Ezekwesili an Advisory board member of the University announced a scholarship program in 2021 for Nigerian women who were studying in the University.[9][10]
Accreditation
Nexford University is licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) in Washington DC. Nexford University is accredited in the US by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) an accreditor recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).[11]
Academics
Nexford University offers learning in associate, bachelor's, and Master's degrees in business as well as certificates and courses including;[12]
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Competency-based education
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Associate of Applied Science in Business (AAS in Business)
- E-commerce
Notable alumni
- David Lanre Messan
- Trillbjm / Oyemonlan Benjamin Oseoje
- Lois Auta
References
- ↑ Benson, Emmanuel Abara (8 January 2022). "Fadl Al Tarzi discusses Nexford University's next growth phase following considerable popularity across Africa". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Kene-Okafor, Tage (8 September 2022). "Online university Nexford gets $8M to broaden academic offerings". TechCrunch. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Kene-Okafor, Tage (10 June 2021). "Nexford University lands $10.8M pre-Series A to scale its flexible remote learning platform". TechCrunch. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Nexford University launches 'Global Grid Initiative'". HR Magazine | HR Online. 14 February 2022.
- ↑ "Nexford University launches "Global Grid" initiative to connect learners to promising careers through mentorship". FE News. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Nexford University expands to East Africa". thepienews.com. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Advancing African education systems - CNBC Africa". www.cnbcafrica.com. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Nexford University and Sterling Bank In innovative Partnership". ffnews.com.
- ↑ Bailey, Bunmi (29 December 2021). "Oby Ezekwesili joins board of directors at Nexford University". Businessday NG. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Edeme, Victoria (18 December 2021). "Nexford varsity: US Mission celebrates Oby Ezekwesili on board appointment". Punch Newspapers.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (23 February 2023). "Nexford varsity secures U. S accreditation for degree programmes". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Nexford University expands to East Africa". thepienews.com. 16 March 2023.
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