Nexford University Transfer Credits

From a UPI class to a Nexford degree.

Nexford University is a modern, AI-first university built for learners who work, hustle, parent, and plan ahead — no lectures, no filler, just real-world projects and skills employers actually use. Through a signed Articulation Agreement, Nexford evaluates UPI Study courses (ACE & NCCRS-recommended) for transfer credit toward its undergraduate programs. Choose from nearly 70 Nexford-aligned courses mapped directly from the signed agreement.

Starts at $89/month · cancel anytime · no application required

✓DEAC accredited

✓ACE & NCCRS credit

✓75% transfer limit

How it works

From sign-up to credit awarded.

Enroll in UPI Study

Choose a course on this page. Pay your subscription, start instantly. No admission process, no waiting list.

Learn at your pace

All courses are self-paced and 100% online. Read, watch, and practice on your schedule — nights, weekends, whenever.

Pass the proctored final

Once you're ready, take the proctored final exam online. Credit is awarded based on demonstrated mastery.

Transcript sent to Nexford

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Nexford University's registrar.

Credit awarded

Nexford applies the agreed equivalency. Your credits count toward your Bachelor of Business Administration.

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Pricing

Pick a plan that fits your pace.

One subscription, unlimited courses. Cancel anytime. Every plan includes ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit and direct transfer to Nexford.

Monthly

$89 /mo

Best if you finish in under 4 months

✓Unlimited course access
✓Cancel anytime — no contract
✓ACE & NCCRS recommended credit
✓Official transcript sent to Nexford

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Higher ed, rewritten.
Built for the AI-first generation.

Nexford University is a modern, AI-first university headquartered in Washington, DC, built around outcomes rather than outdated traditions. Founded in 2018 by Fadl Al Tarzi, Nexford has spent half a decade rewriting higher education for learners who work, hustle, parent, and plan ahead. Learners complete real-world projects, integrate AI as a strategic capability, and graduate with skills employers actually use today. Nexford's programs are fully flexible and designed for working adults already balancing careers, families, and ambitions — no rigid schedules, no unnecessary filler. Nexford's degrees are accredited by DEAC and globally recognized, with an advisory board drawn from leaders at Fortune 500 companies.

Founded 2018 · Washington, DC · AI-first

DEAC-recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & CHEA

$136/cr

Nexford BBA per-credit cost

75%

Of credits can transfer in

90cr

Max transfer credits accepted

Of 69 UPI courses transfer in

The university at a glance

Built differently, from the ground up.

Built for the AI-first generation

Founded in 2018 by Fadl Al Tarzi in Washington DC, Nexford is the modern, AI-first university built for learners who work, hustle, parent, and plan ahead. Every program integrates AI as a strategic capability, not a restricted shortcut — learners graduate fluent in the tools employers actually use.

DEAC accredited

Nexford is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. The MBA program also carries specialized accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Signed Articulation Agreement (April 2026)

Nexford University and UPI Study signed a formal Articulation Agreement on April 28, 2026 (effective April 24, 2026). All 69 UPI Study courses transfer to Nexford — 15 as named Nexford course codes, the rest as named electives or Gen Ed bucket fills, taken directly from Appendix 1 of the signed agreement.

100% online & project-based

Nexford courses are built around tangible, applicable projects — no filler general eds, no rigid schedules, no proctored traps. Just skills you can apply at your job before graduation. Fully self-paced, flexible monthly pacing.

Globally recognized employer advisory

Nexford's advisory board is drawn from leaders at Fortune 500 companies, and the curriculum is built around employer-aligned outcomes. By 2023, Nexford had graduated over 3,000 learners, with 92% reporting positive career outcomes (promotion, new job, or venture launch).

Open to learners worldwide

Nexford serves learners in 85+ countries — fully online, no visa required, no campus required. UPI Study credits transfer the same regardless of student location. Tuition is intentionally affordable to remove debt from the higher education equation.

Degree programs offered

2 paths to a real degree.

Foundational degree

Associate of Applied Science

Nexford's 60-credit Associate programs in Business Administration. Fully online, project-based, AI-integrated — built around the skills employers actually use today.

Credits required

$4,080

Est. tuition after max transfer

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Business Administration

Nexford's flagship 120-credit BBA programs with specializations in AI & Automation, Digital Transformation, Product Management, E-Commerce, and more. Accepts up to 90 transfer credits (75%) from ACE/NCCRS-approved sources including UPI Study.

120

Credits required

$4,080

Est. tuition after max transfer

Nexford demonstrates that learners no longer need to choose between skills and credentials — both come together in one degree.

FAT

Fadl Al Tarzi

Founder & CEO, Nexford University

Source: Nexford transfer credit policy →

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Nexford.

Does Nexford University officially accept UPI Study credits?

Yes — Nexford University and UPI Study signed a formal Articulation Agreement on April 28, 2026 (effective April 24, 2026). Under the agreement, Nexford evaluates UPI Study courses carrying ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations for transfer credit toward its undergraduate programs, in line with Nexford's established transfer credit policies. All 69 UPI Study courses are mapped to Nexford equivalents — 15 as specific Nexford course codes, the rest as named electives or Gen Ed buckets, taken directly from Appendix 1 of the signed agreement.

Can I earn Nexford credits without enrolling at Nexford first?

Yes. UPI Study lets you take individual courses and earn ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit completely independently — no Nexford enrollment, no application, no admission required. Complete the courses first, then submit your official UPI Study transcript to Nexford's transfer credit team for evaluation when you're ready to enroll.

How many UPI Study credits can I transfer toward my Nexford degree?

Nexford accepts up to 90 credits (75% of a 120-credit Bachelor's) from outside sources including UPI Study. With all 69 UPI Study courses mapped to Nexford equivalents, you can comfortably fill the entire 90-credit transfer cap before enrolling — and many UPI courses map to specific named Nexford courses (BUS2200, ECO2150, MKT2100, AIA2100, STA1300, FIN2100, HRM2100, and more), not just electives.

What's the difference between a 'named' Nexford course and an 'elective' on this page?

A named Nexford course (like BUS2200 Principles of Management or AIA2100 Introduction to AI) means the UPI Study credit transfers as that specific Nexford course on your transcript — satisfying that named requirement. An elective slot (like Business Elective, Technology Elective, Health Sciences Elective) means the credit transfers as a named elective in that subject area, filling your degree's elective requirements. Gen Ed buckets (Math, Natural Science, Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities, Communications) fill Nexford's general education requirements.

Why does each course have an ACE or NCCRS source badge?

The Nexford × UPI Study agreement records which credit recommendation body validates each transfer — ACE (American Council on Education), NCCRS (National College Credit Recommendation Service, operated by the New York State Education Department), or both. Both are nationally recognized standards used by colleges, the military, and CLEP/DSST. Most UPI Study courses carry both recommendations; a few carry one. The source badge on the equivalency table shows which applies for each course.

How long does it take to complete a UPI Study course?

Most students complete a single course in 2–6 weeks of part-time study. UPI Study is fully self-paced with no deadlines — you can move faster through subjects you know well, or slower through more challenging ones.

How does UPI Study compare to taking the course directly at Nexford?

Nexford BBA tuition works out to $136 per credit ($16,320 BBA ÷ 120 credits, US region), or roughly $408 per 3-credit course. UPI Study's subscription plans start at $89/month for unlimited access to all 70+ courses — meaning a 3-credit course can effectively cost as little as $42 via the UPI Study annual plan. The credit value is identical via the articulation agreement; the cost is dramatically lower.

Is Nexford a good fit for AI, business, and technology-focused students?

Yes — particularly so. Nexford is built AI-first: every program integrates AI as a strategic capability. UPI Study Computer Science 373 (Introduction to AI) transfers as the named Nexford course AIA2100. Business students get 11 named Nexford course codes from UPI Study (Management, Leadership, Communication, Project Management, HR, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship). Tech students fill the Technology Elective track. Nexford's AI & Automation specialization stacks especially well with UPI Study credits.

Are any UPI Study courses excluded from Nexford?

No — Nexford is one of the most complete UPI Study transfer partners. All 69 UPI Study courses (including Environmental Science) have Nexford equivalencies in the signed agreement. 15 map to named Nexford courses; the rest fill Business Elective, Technology Elective, Health Sciences Elective, or Gen Ed bucket slots (Math, Natural Science, Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities, Communications).

From a UPI class to a Nexford degree.

From sign-up to credit awarded.

Enroll in UPI Study

Learn at your pace

Pass the proctored final

Transcript sent to Nexford

Credit awarded

69 UPI courses → Nexford University credit.

Business Communication

Business Essentials

Business Ethics

Business Law

Entrepreneurship

Financial Management

Foundations of Leadership

Globalization and International Management

Human Resources Management

International Business

Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Leading Organizational Change

Managerial Accounting

Marketing Research

Principles of Finance

Principles of Management

Principles of Marketing

Project Management

Computer Concepts and Applications

Current Trends in Computer Science and IT

Cybersecurity

Data Structure and Algorithms

Database Fundamentals

Database Programming

Ethics in Technology

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Computing

Introduction to HTML and CSS

Introduction to Java

Introduction to Javascript

Introduction to Linux

Introduction to Networking

Introduction to Operating Systems

Network and Systems Security

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Software Engineering

System Analysis and Design

Business Math

Calculus 1

Calculus 2

Discrete Mathematics

Principles of Statistics

Quantitative Analysis

Chemistry I

Environmental Science

Healthcare Finance and Budgeting

Healthcare Organization and Management

Human Resource Management in Healthcare

Intro to Biology 1

Intro to Biology 2

Medical Terminology

Physics I

Abnormal Psychology

Advanced Social Psychology

Advanced Technical Writing

Educational Psychology

Ethics in the Social Sciences

Introduction to Criminology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Principles of Philosophy

Psychology of Diversity

Psychology of Personality

Research Methods in Psychology

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Higher ed, rewritten.Built for the AI-first generation.

Higher ed, rewritten.
Built for the AI-first generation.