Be An Invaluable Asset to Any Organization

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 concentrations 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 Four Master of Accounting Majors

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

Managerial Accounting

Achieving the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) credential demonstrates your mastery of financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support, as well as professional ethics.

Managerial Accounting Major

Public Accounting

Meeting all CPA requirements, the Public Accounting program will prepare you to enter or further your current career as a professional accountant in financial institutions, government, industry, nonprofit organizations, and public practice.

Public Accounting Major

Tax

An enrolled agent with the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service is the highest IRS-awarded credential you can earn. Gain the skills you need to pass the comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns.

Tax 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 alternate weekends, limited weeknights at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, or online (asynchronous). Online courses may require chat sessions throughout the semester.

Tuition

Tuition for the degree program is $1026 per credit hour. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.

Application Deadline

Fall: August 15
Winter: December 15
Summer: May 1 

Certificate

The College of Business also offers an Accounting Analytics Certificate program for non-degree seeking students. Learn more about obtaining an Accounting Analytics Certificate and Public Accounting Certificate.

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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 degree or business certificate program. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.
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Earning Potential

Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

$116,975 Average Salary Per Year

Financial Controller

$80,362 Average Salary Per Year

Tax Director

$148,383 Average Salary Per Year

Source: Payscale.com

Master of Accounting Curriculum

Required Courses (15-33 credits)
Credits
ACT 5001*
Introductory Accounting (ACT 5001* / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5004*
Cost Accounting (ACT 5004* / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5006*
Intermediate Accounting I (ACT 5006* / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5007*
Intermediate Accounting II (ACT 5007* / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5009
Advanced Accounting (ACT 5009 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5010*
Auditing (ACT 5010* / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5713
Accounting Theory (ACT 5713 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5725
Financial Statement Analysis (ACT 5725 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5730
Accounting Analytics (ACT 5730 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5731*
Accounting Information and Control Systems (ACT 5731* / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5760
Survey of Taxation: Individuals, Entities, and Property (TXX 5760 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACTP 5711**
Internet Technology (ACTP 5711** )
Required Courses (15 credits)
Credits
ACT 5741
Financial Reporting and Data Analytics (ACT 5741 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5743
Data Analytics in Auditing (ACT 5743 / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5471
Digital Transformation and Analytics Strategy (QNT 5471 / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5485
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Fundamentals (QNT 5485 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISEC 615
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (ISEC 615 / Credits: 3 )
3
Required Courses (12 credits)
Credits
ACT 5733
Advanced Managerial Accounting (ACT 5733 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5735
Controllership (ACT 5735 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5736
Internal and Operational Auditing (ACT 5736 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5741
Financial Reporting and Data Analytics (ACT 5741 / Credits: 3 )
3
Elective Courses (3 credits - choose one from the following)
Credits
ACT 5717
Forensic Accounting (ACT 5717 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5721
Accounting Professional Ethics (ACT 5721 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5742
Contemporary Accounting Issues in Business (ACT 5742 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5753
Fund Accounting (ACT 5753 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5756
International Accounting (ACT 5756 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5780
Accounting Internship (ACT 5780 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5783
Modern Business Law for Accountants (ACT 5783 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5130***
Financial Management (FIN 5130*** / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5105***
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World (MGT 5105*** / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5125***
Marketing Decisions for Managers (MKT 5125*** / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5767
IRS Practices and Procedures (TXX 5767 / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5769
Tax Research (TXX 5769 / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5771
Partnership Taxation (TXX 5771 / Credits: 3 )
3
Required Courses (12 credits)
Credits
ACT 5717
Forensic Accounting (ACT 5717 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5741
Financial Reporting and Data Analytics (ACT 5741 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5743
Data Analytics in Auditing (ACT 5743 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5753
Fund Accounting (ACT 5753 / Credits: 3 )
3
Elective Courses (3 credits - choose one from the following)
Credits
ACT 5721
Accounting Professional Ethics (ACT 5721 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5733
Fund Accounting (ACT 5733 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5735
Controllership (ACT 5735 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5736
Internal and Operational Auditing (ACT 5736 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5742
Contemporary Accounting Issues in Business (ACT 5742 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5756
International Accounting (ACT 5756 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5780
Accounting Internship (ACT 5780 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5783
Modern Business Law for Accountants (ACT 5783 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5130***
Financial Management (FIN 5130*** / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5105***
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World (MGT 5105*** / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5125***
Marketing Decisions for Managers (MKT 5125*** / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5767
IRS Practices and Procedures (TXX 5767 / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5769
Tax Research (TXX 5769 / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5771
Partnership Taxation (TXX 5771 / Credits: 3 )
3
Required Courses (12 credits)
Credits
TXX 5767
IRS Practice and Procedure (TXX 5767 / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5769
Tax Research (TXX 5769 / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5771
Partnership Taxation (TXX 5771 / Credits: 3 )
3
TXX 5775
Corporate Taxation (TXX 5775 / Credits: 3 )
3
Elective Courses (3 credits - choose one from the following)
Credits
ACT 5717
Forensic Accounting (ACT 5717 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5721
Accounting Professional Ethics (ACT 5721 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5733
Advanced Managerial Accounting (ACT 5733 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5735
Controllership (ACT 5735 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5736
Internal and Operational Auditing (ACT 5736 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5742
Contemporary Accounting Issues in Business (ACT 5742 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5753
Fund Accounting (ACT 5753 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5756
International Accounting (ACT 5756 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5780
Accounting Internship (ACT 5780 / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5783
Modern Business Law for Accountants (ACT 5783 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5130***
Financial Management (FIN 5130*** / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5105***
Managing Organization Behavior (MGT 5105*** / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5125***
Marketing Decisions for Managers (MKT 5125*** / Credits: 3 )
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 has been earned in the past 10 years.

**ACTP 5711 is required for any Master of Accounting student. The course must be taken in the first term. Failure to pass ACTP 5711 will result in a drop from all other courses. This may affect a student’s financial aid. This course is not financial aid eligible when taken by itself.

*** Requires permission from department Chair.

For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.

Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

Master This Changing World and Fulfill Your Purpose

The world is changing more rapidly than ever and it’s not kind to those who settle for ordinary. Instead of chasing the paycheck, we say do it for the payoff. People, planet, then profit. That’s the triple bottom line. Do your best. Be your best. Because that’s how to be Best for Our World.™

Be an earth shaker. A risk taker. A barrier breaker. Be anything you want to be. As long as you become a Difference Maker.

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