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PhD of Public Accounting
- Fort Lauderdale, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
- 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
| Campus | Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship |
| Department | Accounting |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 18 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible 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.
Tuition is $41,860 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $38,381 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.0 (new 1-6 scale), IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 54, Cambridge B2 First or higher.

