OpenFieldNexford · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nexford University is an innovative, DEAC-accredited online university headquartered in Washington, D.C. Providing 100% online, competency-based global degree programs in business analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
Nexford University features the School of Business and the School of Technology. Programs are designed around real-time employer skills data and competency-based modules, serving international scholars and working professionals across over 100 countries.
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school graduation or GED equivalent. Graduate degree programs require an accredited bachelor's degree with 2.5 GPA and professional goals statement. Fully online admissions with rolling monthly intakes.
Competency-based MBA focusing on corporate generative AI integration, predictive data analytics, ethical technology governance, and digital enterprise scaling.
Equips managers to lead enterprise cloud migrations, omnichannel digital customer journeys, agile workplace transformations, and cybersecurity risk governance.
Hands-on virtual lab training in enterprise network protection, cloud threat intelligence, security regulatory auditing, and incident response.
Covers global logistics, maritime freight economics, procurement analytics, ERP systems, and warehouse automation strategies.
Mastery of Python programming for data analysis, Tableau visualization, statistical hypotheses testing, and SQL relational databases.
Awarded to extraordinary global students and professionals from developing nations who demonstrate community leadership and entrepreneurial vision.
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Office of the President
Fadl Al Tarzi is an educational entrepreneur who founded Nexford University to democratize affordable, competency-based American higher education worldwide....
View researcher profile ↗Chief Academic Officer
Office of Academic Affairs
Dr. Sheila Fournier-Bonilla is an expert in digital pedagogy, competency-based curriculum development, and online higher education accreditation....
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Business Analytics and Management
School of Business
Dr. Omid Asgari conducts research in organizational agility, artificial intelligence applications in corporate management, and global workforce analytics....
View researcher profile ↗OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Nexford University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.
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