Prepare for Success After Your Undergrad Degree
Nova Southeastern University is uniquely positioned to provide our undergraduate students with a preview of NSU’s graduate programs and the nearly limitless range of resulting careers. We offer 50+ master’s programs and 30+ doctoral programs, many of which have a national reputation for preparing confident, capable and caring professionals.
Working with grad students and faculty is really helpful. We get a head start on our master's and make some great friendships, too.
Mickey E. | Marine Biology
Master's Degrees
Specialize your knowledge and gain more experience.
Master’s degrees usually take one or two years to complete and give you a more specific skill set. Master’s students often have internships, shadowing opportunities, clinicals or other hands-on projects that help them apply what they’re learning in class to the real thing. After completing a master’s degree, many graduates enter leadership roles in their careers or pursue a doctorate.
Popular Master’s Programs at NSU
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Get a competitive edge by learning from established business leaders, gaining real-world experience and developing a professional portfolio in one of 12 concentrations.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (M.S.)
Prepare to enter a high-demand field at one of the 10 best cybersecurity colleges in the United States. Learn to develop organizational policies related to information assurance and cyber defense.
Master of Science in Education (M.S.)
Use interactive classrooms, simulation learning, case studies, original research and team-based projects to learn how to provide exceptional outcomes in your own classroom.
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Help resolve complex problems by applying the principles of public health. Enhance your skills with a field experience and prepare to shape the future of health care in a variety of settings.
Plan Your Classes
Stay on course.
Connecting with your academic adviser helps you navigate your degree options and create an academic plan, whether you're trying to find your passion or pursue your dreams.
Reach the Top of Your Field with a Doctoral Degree
A dedicated coach will help you plan your path.
After earning your master’s, you may choose to earn your doctoral degree. A doctorate is the highest degree you can earn. People earn a doctorate to reach the top of their academic or professional careers and consistently earn the most out of any degree-holder, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Doctoral Programs
Research-focused doctoral programs can take from three to six years to complete and usually involve an in-depth research project. Students work closely with faculty to develop a dissertation, which is a collection of the findings from their research. After completing their degree (often a Ph.D.), many graduates become professors, continue their research or pursue top leadership roles in their careers.
Popular Ph.D. Programs at NSU
Conflict Analysis & Resolution (Ph.D.)
Prepare for a career as an advanced practitioner, educator, theoretician, consultant, program evaluator or organization administrator.
Pharmaceutical Science (Ph.D.)
Focus your research on Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics or Drug Development. Create and test new drug molecules, develop new dosage forms and determine health outcomes in clinical research.
Health Sciences (Ph.D.)
Prepare to conduct sophisticated clinical, health behavior, public health and health policy research. Perfect for health professionals and senior administrators.
Education (Ed.D.)
Advance your credentials and career opportunities in administration, human services, instructional technology or special education. Specialize your research, experiential learning and dissertation work.
Professional Programs
These practice-based doctoral degrees are for students who want to join highly specialized careers—doctors, lawyers and dentists all earn a professional degree. Programs vary in length depending on the type of degree and how quickly you can gain experience, since many programs require you to log a certain number of hours of real-world experience.
Popular Professional Programs at NSU
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Advance your training, research experience and credentials in the health profession of dentistry. Prepare for clinical research and academic career opportunities.
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Develop expert-level skills in medicine, critical thinking, detection and diagnosis as you focus on patient interactions during your clinical rotations.
Law (J.D.)
Expert and engaging faculty and clinical internships bring the law to life and prepare you with the skills needed for a successful legal career.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
Earn a practice-focused terminal degree to practice health care at the highest levels. Discover real solutions for your practice through immersive learning experiences.
Premier Programs for Future-Focused Students
If you already know your career path, Premier Programs like Dual Admission, The Fischler Academy and the Huizenga Business Innovation Academy could accelerate your success. You can either earn your master’s and bachelor’s degrees in four years or save your spot in a top-notch graduate or professional program at NSU.
Premier Programs
Dual Admission
Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. If you’re laser-focused on your future, a Dual Admission program gives you a head start.
Huizenga Business Innovation Academy
Graduate from this program and get the chance to apply for up to $20,000 in seed funding from NSU to start your own business. You’ll earn a bachelor’s degree and an M.B.A. in four years as you sharpen your skills through an internship, develop a business plan and operate a student-run business.
Razor's Edge Scholars
Razor's Edge Scholars offers unique, hands-on experiences inside and beyond the classroom through innovative co-curricular projects and opportunities.These programs are a perfect complement to any career path, including health professions, technology, education, business, the arts, and beyond. Students within the Razor's Edge program are required to live on campus during their freshman and sophomore year, but are given the option to opt-out of university housing during their junior and senior year.
Fischler Academy
Get a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in four years, benefit from a free international travel experience and earn a guaranteed job offer from one of Florida’s top school districts.
Presidential Scholars
The top incoming freshmen admitted to NSU will be invited to campus to interview for this scholarship program. Accepted students can receive an award for full tuition. Huizenga Business Innovation Academy
Graduate from this program and get the chance to apply for up to $20,000 in seed funding from NSU to start your own business. You’ll earn a bachelor’s degree and an M.B.A. in four years as you sharpen your skills through an internship, develop a business plan and operate a student-run business. 