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Programs
Contact Business and Computer Information
- Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development (SCGBD), 1012
- (479) 986-6914
- (479) 986-6914
- askbuscomp@nwacc.edu
- M-Th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Next-8 Transfer Pathway

- 100% Online
- Full-Time Status
- 8-Week Courses
- No More Than 3 Classes at a Time
Be a full-time student—without taking a full courseload all at once.
The Next-8 Transfer Pathway is a 100% online program built for working students who want to earn a degree, qualify for financial aid, and keep life moving—without being overwhelmed.
HOW IT WORKS
- 100% online — learn from anywhere
- Take 8-week courses
- Enroll in 2 or 3 classes per 8-week block
- Stay full-time for Pell Grants and financial aid
- Follow a clear, structured schedule
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
- Associate of Science (AS), Business – General Transfer
- Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration, designed to transfer to the University of Arkansas Walton College of Business
LEARN TOGETHER
Students move through the program as part of a cohort, taking classes with the same group of students to build support, accountability, and connections—even online.
BUILT FOR FOCUS AND MOMENTUM
Courses are scheduled to balance workload, pairing more challenging classes with lighter ones so students can stay focused.
Students who begin with college-ready math and English can complete the program in two years without additional college-prep courses.
WHY NEXT-8?
- 100% online
- Manageable workload
- Predictable schedule
- Full-time financial aid eligibility
- Strong peer support
- Faster progress toward transfer