Refers to an undergraduate degree offered in the State of Georgia in the U.S. It requires fewer credit hours than a bachelor's degree which is commonly 120 credit semester hours. The nexus degree is often viewed as a degree that falls between the associate degree and the bachelor's degree. The nexus includes experiential learning and upper-division coursework typical of bachelor's degrees, and emphasizes connections between industry, skilled knowledge, and hands-on experience in high-demand career areas such as cybersecurity and financial technology. The nexus is designed for individuals who have not earned a degree, who have a degree but are seeking to transition into a high-demand career field, or who are pursuing a bachelor's degree who want to add a targeted credential to their coursework.