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PhD of Public Accounting

Nova Southeastern University

  • Fort Lauderdale, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Accounting degree covering auditing, Taxation and ethics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Public Accounting can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
  • Evaluate financial and operational decisions
  • Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Certified public accountant (after further study)
  • Government auditor
  • Internal auditor
  • Financial advisor
  • Revenue agent
  • Tax accountant
  • Management services accountant

Curriculum

  • 120 credits: 60 general education
  • 24 business core and 36 public accounting. Topics include accounting principles and procedures
  • Federal income taxation
  • Auditing standards and business ethics. Economics and mathematics prerequisites apply. VITA tax assistance and consulting projects offer practice.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • NACES evaluation for non-US degrees
  • English proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (and for the APRN certificate a nursing master's/licence per programme), NACES evaluation for non-US degrees.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 4.0 (new 1-6 scale)
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 54
  • Cambridge B2 First or higher

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bachelor degree evidence
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Personal statement
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website for Nova Southeastern University. Review graduate or pathway admission requirements for the selected program. Complete the online application form. Submit academic transcripts and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee. Submit any program-specific materials. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,860 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$200 USD

Program details

CampusFort Lauderdale/Davie campus
Faculty or schoolH. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship
DepartmentAccounting
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value18
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible international students at Nova Southeastern University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.