Graduation

Degree Requirements and Graduation

To earn a certificate or degree from Nexford University (NXU), learners must successfully complete the following: 

1. Undergraduate certificate: 4 courses (12 credits) 

2. Graduate certificate: 5 courses (15 credits) 

3. Associate of Applied Science in Business (AAS): 20 courses (60 credits) 

4. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): 40 courses (120 credits) 

5. Master of Business Administration (MBA): 12 courses (36 credits) 

6. Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA): 12 courses (36 credits)

7. Master of Science in Digital Transformation (MSDT): 12 courses (36 credits) 

8. Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSE): 16 courses (40 credits) 

Grade requirements: 

• AAS, BBA, and undergraduate certificates: minimum grade of C 

• MSDA, MSDT, MSE, and graduate certificates: minimum grade of B 

Degree Conferral Process

Upon completion of all requirements for a certificate or degree, the following steps occur: 

1. Final program review. A review of the learner's entire academic record is conducted by the Registrar’s Office to determine successful program completion. 

2. Registrar validation. Coordination between the Registrar’s Office and the Learner Success team to resolve any inconsistencies in the learner's academic history. 

3. Conferral. Learners receive an official notice of program completion and degree conferral. 

4. Credential Issuance. The Registrar’s Office issues an electronic student copy of the transcript following the conferral notice.