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Expert accountants who can steer organizations through volatile economic times are in high demand. They don’t just report financial positions—they create tangible economic value. The NSU Master of Accounting program offers three majors for students to choose from, all of which empower you to number-crunch your way to career domination, whether you're pursuing your CPA or CMA.
My purpose of teaching is to motivate students to pursue a deeper understanding of accounting issues through critical thinking.
Joung W. Kim, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Accounting
Choose from Three Master of Accounting Majors
Accounting Analytics
Accounting Analytics MajorM.Acc. in Accounting Analytics
Identify process improvements to help organizations increase efficiencies and gain the ability to sharpen your skills in cybersecurity, financial reporting, and auditing.
Accounting Analytics Major
Public Accounting
Public Accounting MajorM.Acc. in Public Accounting
Prepare to become a CPA, or launch your career in accounting in financial institutions, government, industry, nonprofit organizations, and public practice.
Public Accounting Major
Tax Accounting
Tax Accounting MajorM.Acc. in Tax Accounting
Become an enrolled agent, the highest IRS-awarded credential. Earn the skills to pass the comprehensive IRS test covering individual & business tax returns.
Tax Accounting MajorQuick Facts
Winter: December 1
Summer: May 1
Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs
Employer Tuition Assistance Program
NSU Business partners with more than 135 local and national organizations to offer discounted employee tuition of up to 20% through our employer tuition program.
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NSU Alumni Tuition Discount
NSU alumni are eligible for a tuition award of 20% off any graduate business degree. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.
Alumni Tuition Discount InformationScholarship Opportunities
Who: NSU Students & NSU Alumni enrolled in either of the following two courses: ACT5791 or ACT5792.
What: Essay (minimum of two paragraphs) of what becoming a Certified Public Accountant means to you and how the scholarship would support your goal to become a CPA.
Award: $1,000 towards the cost to cover the Becker CPA Exam Review Course as provided by partnership between NSU & Becker. Scholarship does not cover tuition for ACT5791 or ACT5792 (each course is 1.5 credits).
How Often: 3 scholarships per year.
Process: Submit essays to Dr. Kidwell (lkidwell@nova.edu) & JoAnn Ackerman (ajoanne@nova.edu) for review and selection.
Student may apply for either Becker CPA Candidate Scholarship or HCBE CPA Candidate Scholarship. Eligible for only one award.
Who: NSU Students & NSU Alumni enrolled in either of the following two courses: ACT5791 or ACT5792.
What: Essay (minimum of two paragraphs) of what becoming a Certified Public Accountant means to you and how the scholarship would support your goal to become a CPA.
Award: Becker CPA Advantage Exam Review Course Scholarship does not cover tuition for ACT5791 or ACT5792 (each course is 1.5 credits). More details.
How Often: 3 scholarships per calendar year.
Process: Submit essays to Dr. Kidwell (lkidwell@nova.edu) & JoAnn Ackerman (ajoanne@nova.edu) for review and selection.
Student may apply for either Becker CPA Candidate Scholarship or HCBE CPA Candidate Scholarship. Eligible for only one award.
Master of Accounting Curriculum
Required Courses (15-33 credits)
Credits
*Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been earned in the past 10 years.
Required Courses (15 credits)
Credits
Curriculum
Required Courses (12 credits)
Credits
Elective Courses (3 credits - choose one from the following)
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Curriculum
Required Courses (12 credits)
Credits
Elective Courses (3 credits - choose from one of the following)
Credits
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Current students: Please consult your Academic Adviser for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Adviser or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.
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As an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is recognized for the highest standard of achievement for business education, earned by less than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs. AACSB requires schools to meet standards of excellence in areas including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning. Entering a program that complies with the highest accreditation standards in the world guarantees that you will learn advanced skills for high-level, long-term success in business and beyond.
The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship graduate enrollment office is located in the Carl DeSantis Building in Suite 1115 on NSU's Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus in Davie, Florida. Click here for a map.
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