Academics
Five planned schools, 17 departments, and a stackable pathway from professional certificate to master's degree.
One pathway, four levels
- Professional CertificateFocused, planned 3–6 months
- DiplomaPlanned 1 year
- Bachelor'sPlanned 3 years (accelerated hybrid)*
- Master'sPlanned 2 years
*Durations are targets and remain subject to final regulatory authorization.
Find a planned program
School 01 · School of Business, Executive Strategy & Consulting
Applied business leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and people management for managers, founders and consultants.
Planned credentials Diploma, BBA & MBA
Departments: Business Administration · Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Finance & Accounting · Marketing & Human Capital Management
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
Venture Capital & Small Business Development
Financial Technology & Investment Management
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
School 02 · School of Public Policy, Diplomacy & Humanitarian Studies
Governance, public finance, diplomacy, humanitarian work and security studies for public servants and international professionals.
Planned credentials Diploma, BPA/BA & MPA/MA
Departments: Public Administration & Policy · International Relations & Diplomacy · Humanitarian, Peace & Security Studies
Public Administration & Government Management
International Relations & Diplomacy
International Negotiation & Global Organizations
Humanitarian Assistance & Human Rights
Peace, Conflict & Security Studies
School 03 · School of Advanced Technology & Applied Analytics
Artificial intelligence, software, cloud, cybersecurity and data analytics with a focus on practical, job-ready skills.
Planned credentials Diploma, BS & MS
Departments: Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science & Information Technology · Cybersecurity · Data Science & Analytics
Cloud Computing & IT Infrastructure
School 04 · School of Service Operations & Global Hospitality
Hotel, tourism, aviation, logistics, events and sports management for service-industry leaders.
Planned credentials Diploma, BS & MS
Departments: Hospitality Management · Tourism, Aviation & Logistics Management · Event, Sports & Entertainment Management
Hospitality Leadership & Food and Beverage Management
Tourism & Aviation Management
Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Event & Entertainment Management
Sports & Luxury Hospitality Management
School 05 · School of Humanities, Communication & Educational Innovation
Digital communication, journalism, learning design, educational technology and professional leadership communication.
Planned credentials Diploma, BA & MA/M.Ed.
Departments: Communication & Digital Media · Education & Learning Technologies · Professional Studies
Digital Communication & Journalism
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy
Educational Technology & Instructional Design
AI in Education & Online Learning Design
Leadership & Professional Communication
Corporate Training & Global Professional English
Four planned flagship doctorates
NBU plans a limited launch doctoral portfolio, one flagship program in four schools. Doctoral study is not planned under every department at launch. Fixed planned tuition: $24,000 total; minimum three academic years.
| School | Planned doctoral degree | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|
| School of Business, Executive Strategy & Consulting | Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management |
| School of Public Policy, Diplomacy & Humanitarian Studies | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy & Leadership | Governance, International Development, Public Leadership |
| School of Advanced Technology & Applied Analytics | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics | Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Emerging Technologies |
| School of Humanities, Communication & Educational Innovation | Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | Educational Innovation, Learning Technologies, Leadership in Education |
The School of Service Operations & Global Hospitality does not plan a doctoral program at launch. See planned tuition and the honorary doctorate program.
77 planned short credentials
Each planned certificate is a focused 3–6 month credential that can stack toward a related diploma or degree program.
Business & Management · 17 planned certificates
- Business Fundamentals
- Financial Accounting Fundamentals
- Business Analytics Essentials
- Corporate Finance Essentials
- Project Management Professional Prep
- Financial Technology (FinTech) Foundations
- Operations Management
- Investment Management Basics
- Strategic Management
- Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
- Sales Management Essentials
- Startup Launch & Growth
- Human Resource Management Fundamentals
- Small Business Management
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Venture Capital & Fundraising Essentials
Technology & Artificial Intelligence · 17 planned certificates
- Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Generative AI Applications
- Ethical Hacking Foundations
- Prompt Engineering
- Digital Forensics Essentials
- Machine Learning Foundations
- Cloud Security
- AI for Business Leaders
- Data Science Fundamentals
- Full Stack Web Development
- Data Analytics Essentials
- Cloud Computing Essentials
- Big Data Foundations
- DevOps Fundamentals
- IT Systems Administration
- Network & Systems Administration
Public Policy & Leadership · 14 planned certificates
- Public Administration Fundamentals
- International Negotiation
- Government Management Essentials
- NGO Management Fundamentals
- Public Policy Analysis
- Disaster Risk & Emergency Management
- Public Finance Fundamentals
- Human Rights Foundations
- Local Government Leadership
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- International Relations Foundations
- Mediation Skills
- Diplomacy & Protocol
- National & Global Security Foundations
Hospitality & Operations · 14 planned certificates
- Hotel Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Resort & Guest Services Management
- Logistics & Transportation Management
- Food & Beverage Management
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Hospitality Leadership Essentials
- Event Management Essentials
- Tourism Management Fundamentals
- Sports Management Fundamentals
- Airline Operations Essentials
- Entertainment Management
- Airport Management Fundamentals
- Luxury Hospitality Service
Communication & Education · 15 planned certificates
- Digital Communication Essentials
- Instructional Design Fundamentals
- Public Relations Fundamentals
- Educational Technology Essentials
- Journalism & News Writing
- AI in Education
- Podcast Production
- Curriculum Development
- Content Creation & Strategy
- Online Learning Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Corporate Training & Facilitation
- SEO Fundamentals
- English for Global Professionals
- Content Marketing Strategy
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