Nova Southeastern University

I spent the limit - 8 years workin on a DBA in Information Technology managment. The University did not have a full time professor to chair my dissertation committee so I went through 3 Chairs. The 1 was sick and in declining health, but they would not release me from her till she passed away. This cost me 2 years. They could find me when they had a bill, but all critical communication when to an old incorrect address. I found out over a phone call that my program was terminated. Preston Jones was no help or support and would never release me from the chair in failing health. He is a poor excuse for an Assoc. Dean.

I completed the DBA with a concentration in accounting in 2005 and am now employed as a tenure track assistant professor in a large state university system. My experience with Nova was very positive. Having received my undergraduate and masters degrees from a top tier state university business school, I found the quality of instruction at Nova comparable if not better. My professors at Nova were excellent (several were highly acclaimed scholars). The work required was quite rigorous. Nova currently has SACS accredition and is very close to having AACSB accredition. However, until AACSB status is received, obtaining a teaching position at a high tier university is dependant on your prior work experience and on your publication record. I agree that a Nova degree is what you make of it. The negative perception of Nova is not deserved. Negative comments are most probably being made by those who expect a degree to automatically confer success. I am proud of having graduated from Nova and highly recommend the DBA program.