A one-week course in utilizing the Internet for classroom purposes, research, (including the use of the library), and other skills needed to successfully complete the online graduate accounting program. Required for any student taking a course online in the MACC or MTAX programs.

Not required

1)        Demonstrate proficiency using standard business application software.
2)        Prepare students to submit standardized documents to faculty.
3)        Prepare students to use the electronic library.
4)        Prepare students to navigate and participate in a chat session.
5)        Be familiar with the Microsoft Office 97 or 2000 Professional software package.
6)        Save and retrieve documents in Microsoft Office.
7)        Create attachments through e-mail.
8)        Be able to navigate through and do research using NSU's Electronic Library.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED


APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.

The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.