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H. Wayne Huizenga
College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Nova Southeastern University’s M.B.A. in Accounting is designed to give you more than technical knowledge—it develops the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills that organizations rely on to thrive. You’ll gain a strong foundation in core business principles while diving deeper into advanced accounting concepts that keep pace with today’s industry demands.

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Quick Facts

Curriculum
NSU's M.B.A. program is 37-46 total credits to complete, depending on undergraduate coursework.
Start Dates
The M.B.A. in Accounting Major is available to start in August, October, January, March, and May.
Delivery Options
Classes for the Master of Business Administration program with major in Finance are offered weeknights at NSU's Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus and online (asynchronously).
Tuition
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.
Application Deadline
Fall I: August 1
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 1
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1

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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.

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Accounting Curriculum

M.B.A. Core Courses (22-30 credits)

Credits

(ACT 5001*
Introductory Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5140
Accounting for Decision Makers
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5008*
Business Finance
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5130
Financial Management
/Credits: 3)
(ISM 5150
Information Strategy for Digital Transformation
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5105
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5170
Apply Strategy for Managers
/Credits: 3)
(MKT 5125
Marketing Decisions for Managers
/Credits: 3)
(QNT 5000*
Foundations of Business Statistics
/Credits: 3)
(QNT 5160
Analytical Modeling for Decision Making
/Credits: 3)

Accounting (15 credits) 

Credits

(ACT 5721
Accounting Professional Ethics
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5725
Financial Statement Analysis                       
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5730
Accounting Analytics      
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5545
Financial Engineering
/Credits: 3)
( 
Accounting Elective (Course in Accounting or Tax)      
/Credits: 3)

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(ACT 5717
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination        
/Credits: 3)
(TXX 5760
Survey of Taxation: Individuals, Entities and Property
/Credits: 3)
*Students who completed undergraduate courses in accounting, finance, or statistics within the past five years are encouraged to complete a free, online, self-paced review course in each of the three noted disciplines. Students who completed these courses between five and ten years are required to complete the noted review course(s). Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C or higher has been earned in the past 5 years. Courses may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee when the student can demonstrate current knowledge and consistent use of skills and abilities that align with one or more of the three undergraduate disciplines. To seek such a waiver, the student must provide to the chair or designee a current resume and short essay that describes past and current work activities that support the waiver(s). The student may submit supplemental information at their discretion.