Pacing Your Undergraduate Learning Path

Modified on Wed, 19 Mar at 2:54 PM

At Nexford, we offer flexibility in how you progress through your program, and choosing the right path depends on your individual circumstances and preferences. Here are some factors to consider when deciding between a standard pace of one course per term or an accelerated pace of up to two courses per month.


Time Commitment: Carefully, consider the following guidelines, as taking one or two courses on an accelerated basis can be a demanding schedule given other personal and professional commitments. 

  • Completing one three-credit course over a term (two months) requires approximately 15-20 hours per week. 
  • Completing one three-credit course within one month requires approximately 34-40 hours per week.  
  • Accelerating by completing two courses over a term (two months) requires approximately 34-40 hours per week. 
  • Accelerating by completing two courses in a month requires a significantly greater time commitment, approximately 65-70 hours per week.  

If you qualify for the accelerated pathway, consider whether you can realistically allocate this amount of time alongside your other responsibilities. Below is further information comparing different learning pathways.


AAS


FactorsStandardAcceleratedModerate
Course Load
First 8 courses: 
1 course/month


Courses 9-20:
2 courses/term


First 8 courses: 
1 course/month

Courses 9-20:

2 courses/month

First 8 courses: 

1 course/term


Courses 9-20:

1 course/month

Program Length
20 months
14 months
28 months


Accelerated Learning Pathway

MonthCourse(s)

1

BUS1100

2

BUS2125

3

QRS2150 

4

MKT2100

5

BUS2150

6

SCI1150

7

ECO2100

8

BUS2200

9

ACC2100  + ECO2150

10

HRM2100 + CUL2200

11

AIA2100 + STA1300

12

ACC2200 + BAN2100

13

NWL2100 + BUS2250

14

CUL1100 + BUS2100


BBA


FactorsStandardAcceleratedModerate
Course Load
First 8 courses: 
1 course/month


Courses 9-20:
2 courses/term


Capstone: 1 month

First 8 courses: 
1 course/month

Courses 9-39:

2 courses/month


Capstone: 1 month

First 8 courses: 

1 course/term


Courses 9-20:

1 course/month


Capstone: 2 months

Program Length
40 months
24 months
49 months


Accelerated Learning Pathway

MonthCourse(s)

1

BUS1100

2

BUS2125

3

QRS2150 

4

MKT2100

5

BUS2150

6

SCI1150

7

ECO2100

8

BUS2200

9

ACC2100  + ECO2150

10

HRM2100 + CUL2200

11

AIA2100 + STA1300

12

ACC2200 + BAN2100

13

NWL2100 + BUS2250

14

CUL1100 + BUS2100

15

COM1200 + BUS4200

16

PGS2250 + CUL2300

17

SCI2150 + BUS Elective 1

18

BUS Elective 2 + 3

19

BUS Elective 4 + 5

20

BUS Elective 6 + 7

21

BUS Elective 8 + 9

22

BUS Elective 10 + Specialization Elective 1

23

Specialization Elective 2 + 3

24Specialization Elective 

25

BUS4200 (Capstone)

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