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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.

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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 Major

M.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 Major

M.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 Major

M.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 Major

Quick Facts

Curriculum
NSU’s Master of Accounting can be completed in as little as 18 months. The program curriculum is 30-51 total credits, depending on undergraduate coursework.
Start Dates
The Master of Accounting majors are available to start in August, January, and May.
Delivery Options
Classes for the Master of Accounting program are offered through limited weeknights at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus or online (asynchronous). Online courses may require chat sessions throughout the semester.
Tuition
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.
Application Deadline
Fall: August 1
Winter: December 1
Summer: May 1 

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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 Information

Scholarship 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

(ACT 5001*
Introductory Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5004*
Cost Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5006*
Intermediate Accounting I
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5007*
Intermediate Accounting II
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5009
Advanced Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5010*
Auditing
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5713
Accounting Theory
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5725
Financial Statements Analysis
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5730
Accounting Analysis
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5731*
Accounting Information and Control Systems
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5760
Survey of Taxation: Individuals, Entities, and Property
/Credits: 3)

*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 or higher has been earned in the past 10 years.

Required Courses (15 credits) 

Credits

(ACT 5741
Financial Reporting and Data Analytics
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5743
Data Analytics in Auditing
/Credits: 3)
(BIA 5471
Digital Transformation and Analytics Strategy
/Credits: 3)
(BIA 5485
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Fundamentals
/Credits: 3)
(ISEC 615
Fundamental of Cybersecurity
/Credits: 3)

Curriculum

Required Courses (12 credits)

Credits

(ACT 5717
Forensic Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5741
Financial Reporting and Data Analytics
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5743
Data Analytics in Auditing
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5753
Fund Accounting
/Credits: 3)

Elective Courses (3 credits -  choose one from the following)

3

(ACT 5721
Accounting Professional Ethics
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5733
Fund Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5735
Controllership
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5736
Internal and Operational Auditing
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5742
Contemporary Accounting Issues in Business
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5756
International Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5780
Accounting Intership
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5783
Modern Business Law for Accountants
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5130***
Financial Management
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5105***
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World
/Credits: 3)
(MKT 5125***
Marketing Decisions for Managers
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5767
IRS Practices and Procedures
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5769
Tax Research
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5771
Partnership Taxation
/Credits: 3)
*** Requires permission from department chair.

Curriculum

Required Courses (12 credits)

Credits

(TXX 5767
IRS Practice and Procedure
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5769
Tax Research
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5771
Partnership in Taxation
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5775
Corporate Taxation
/Credits: 3)

Elective Courses (3 credits - choose from one of the following)

Credits

(ACT 5717
Forensic Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5721
Accounting Professional Ethics
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5733
Advanced Managerial Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5735
Controllership
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5736
Internal and Operational Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5742
Contemporary Accounting Issues in Business
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5753
Fund Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5756
International Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5780
Accounting Internship
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5783
Modern Business Law for Accountants
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5130***
Financial Management
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5105***
Managing Organizational Behavior
/Credits: 3)
(MKT 5125***
Marketing Decisions for Managers
/Credits: 3)
*** Requires permission from department chair.

 

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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