Ford KY Truck and Louisville Assembly Plants

Northwood Works for you.

At Northwood University, we are proud to be a direct education partner with Ford/UAW for more than 15 years and counting.

Northwood is a premier business university that uses free-enterprise as a foundation and offers specialized, custom corporate learning programs to the global business community. A Northwood education promotes critical thinking skills and personal effectiveness, while emphasizing the importance of ethics, economic freedom, and individual responsibility.

Northwood programs develop students so they can contribute meaningfully to individual and team projects. Students learn that true success is achieved through excellence, experience, teamwork and integrity. Northwood’s tradition of building ongoing and dynamic relationships allows us to create educational opportunities for your employees that integrate specifically and seamlessly with your goals and business.

Get More Info

Professors

Our professors and faculty are more than subject matter experts, they are industry professionals. With their extensive real-world experience, many effectively use case studies and case-based learning to present examples and assignments that are specific to your industry, company and employees’ functions.

Northwood/Ford/UAW partnership highlights

Regionally accredited, not-for-profit university
Flexible courses to accommodate all shift schedules
Significant tuition discount for Ford employees
Degree programs designed to fit busy lifestyles
Up to 92 transfer credits accepted
Earn credits for work and life experiences
Federal financial aid is available for students who qualify
No college entrance exams required
Decades of experience effectively serving adult students from Ford/UAW
Nationally recognized military-friendly institution
Condensed eight-week courses
Industry-experienced faculty
Small classes allow for individual attention
Personal attention from Ford/UAW dedicated Northwood staff

Program Offerings

What Majors Can You Study?

View All Programs

A man in a white shirt and black tie sits at a desk, smiling as he reviews documents. Nearby, a laptop hums beside his steaming mug and a vibrant potted plant adds a touch of nature to his workspace.

Accounting

Combining accounting and management courses for a competitive edge in a global market.

Two people sit at a table in discussion, both holding papers. The setting appears to be an office, with large windows and a plant in the background.

Applied Management

Emphasizing crucial managerial skills for individuals with specialized credits or non-business associate’s degrees, it offers flexible learning options to enhance career prospects.

Automotive Aftermarket Management

The aftermarket auto industry offers specialized courses, event participation, internships, and high-demand skills, ensuring near-full employment for graduates.

A vibrant red sports car glistens on the wet pavement, backed by tents.

Automotive Marketing & Management

We leverage all tools for industry advancement, fostering a familial environment with a unified goal. Inside and outside the classroom, we share talents, connections, and ideas.

Two people collaborate while looking at a computer screen displaying code. In the background, others work on laptops in the bustling shared office space.

Cybersecurity Management

A specialized BBA program offers vital knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, preparing graduates to effectively address escalating cyber threats and meet industry demands.

A person adds a blue handprint to a vibrant wall, joining other colorful prints.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial thinking is prized in the current business landscape, with a program available to develop this skill through an Entrepreneurship degree catering to future business leaders.

In an office meeting, two people sit at a table with notebooks and pens, while a digital stock ticker hums quietly, displaying financial data on the screen in the background.

Finance

Finance majors start in their major on day one, learning all the details of the competitive world of finance, from an entrepreneurial point of view.

In a well-lit room, a doctor in a white coat shows a tablet to a man in a button-up shirt, while blurred figures bustle in the background. — 852151

Health Care Management

We immerse our students in all angles of health care business operations, from economics and accounting to budgeting and financial management.

In an office setting, two people in white shirts are deeply engaged in a discussion, as one points at a page while the other holds the paperwork.

Insurance Risk Management

Insurance Risk Management prepares you for jobs all over the world. As a business-focused university, NU is a perfect fit for those looking to go into the insurance industry.

A woman stands at a podium speaking, with an American flag and a university seal in the background.

Management

Engage in real-world case studies and business simulations, as well as immersion experiences in the field. We help you get a better look at what lies ahead after graduation.

On a computer screen displays a terminal window with network troubleshooting commands and results. In the blurred background, additional text and data flow seamlessly, echoing the campus's commitment to cutting-edge technology and learning.

Management Information Systems

Beginning on day one, you’ll study programming language, the infrastructure of operating systems and networks, graphics and web design.

People sit at a conference table with laptops and coffee cups, focusing on a presentation or meeting.

Marketing

At NU, you’ll discover the parts of the industry you love best through simulations, certifications & competitions. You graduate with a diverse portfolio and a far-reaching alumni network.

Three people seated around a table, each with a laptop. One is speaking while another listens with a thoughtful expression. The table features a colorful circular design, and mugs are present.

Marketing Communications

Our program helps students understand and develop the strategies that are used by companies to reach their target market through various types of communication.

A football coach wearing a headset and sunglasses stands on the sidelines during a game. Players in blue jerseys and helmets are visible in the background.

Sport Management

Our Sport Management degree program teaches you what it takes to thrive in the business of sports and entertainment.

DeVos Graduate School of Management

MBA and online Master of Science programs are available in accelerated formats. The DBA program enhances leadership and expertise for business-related master’s graduates.

Explore DeVos School

Next Steps

The first step is contact your Ford dedicated Northwood admissions team at or by simply clicking “Get more info” above.

The second step is to complete the application for admission online.

Upon completion of the application, your Northwood admission representative will follow up with next steps in the admission process.

If you have any questions about enrolling at Northwood University or need assistance with navigating the admission process, email .

Man in a suit shaking the hand of another man with a car behind them

Ford KY Truck and Louisville Assembly Parts

Get in touch

Midwest Outreach Director,
Director of Corporate Relations and Partnerships

James Croan

Admissions Representative
Kentucky

Victoria Louden

Forge Your Path Forward

Apply Today

Get More Info