Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Administration Online
Gain vital expertise in nursing leadership and business administration which will empower you to drive innovation, improve your community’s wellbeing and elevate patient care.
Program Overview
Discover our MSN in Leadership and Administration online
Thrive as an effective healthcare administrator when you earn an online Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Administration from Southern Utah University. Develop your ability to lead healthcare organizations with advanced knowledge in the principles of nursing leadership, such as biomedical ethics and healthcare policy, while also gaining industry-specific expertise in business management.
Continue to work full-time with this flexible, 100 percent online program that enables you to complete 90 clinical hours at your current workplace. Plus, the MSN – Leadership and Administration helps prepare you for Nursing Leadership (AONL) certification exams. These certifications may require additional work experience.
As a graduate of this accelerated nursing program, you will be prepared to:
- Prepare nurses for advanced leadership roles within healthcare systems
- Further utilize evidence-based practices to improve patient quality of care
- Develop and implement practices in a healthcare setting that drive innovation and effective organizational change
- Apply leadership strategies for managing personnel in an organizational setting
- Prepare nurses for advanced leadership roles within healthcare systems
- Further utilize evidence-based practices to improve patient quality of care
- Develop and implement practices in a healthcare setting that drive innovation and effective organizational change
- Apply leadership strategies for managing personnel in an organizational setting
This nursing leadership program prepares you for roles, such as:
- Director of Nursing
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Nursing Supervisor
- Department Manager
- Director of Nursing
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Nursing Supervisor
- Department Manager
Accreditation
Southern Utah University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
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Accreditation
Southern Utah University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
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Tuition
Earn a high-value degree with our budget-friendly tuition
Take advantage of our affordable nursing program's pay-by-the-course tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN – Leadership and Administration | $485 | $1,455 | $14,550 |
Tuition Breakdown
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Designed for working professionals, SUU online accelerated nursing programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and 6 start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II | 3/4/24 | 2/26/24 | 2/26/24 | 2/28/24 | 3/4/24 | 4/21/24 |
| Summer I | 5/13/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/13/24 | 6/30/24 |
| Summer II | 7/1/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/26/24 | 7/1/24 | 8/18/24 |
| Fall I | 8/28/24 | 8/21/24 | 8/21/24 | 8/23/24 | 8/28/24 | 10/15/24 |
| Fall II | 10/16/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/3/24 |
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/25/25 |
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Admissions
Explore the streamlined application process for our MSN in Leadership and Administration
Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MSN – Leadership and Administration online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Requirements include:
Admission Requirements
- BSN from an accredited institution
- Active and unrestricted RN license
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
You must meet the following requirements for admission to the MSN – Leadership and Administration online program:
- Submit graduate application (no application fee)
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2.5 overall undergraduate GPA
- Official transcripts from the accredited college/university that granted the nursing degree
- Valid RN license*
- Background Check*
- Drug Screen*
*Need to provide valid RN license, background check and drug screen in the first course—NOT required for admission.
NOTE: SUU accepts regionally accredited institutions for transfer credit and may accept some national accreditations. National accreditations will be considered on a case-by-case basis after SUU conducts course-to-course evaluations. There are no guarantees that credits from a nationally accredited institution will be accepted.
Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please see the Program Map to determine the eligibility of this program in your state, then review the MSN online requirements, including what documents you need and where you should send them.
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mailing address:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
What you’ll learn in our online MSN program with NWCCU accreditation
For the MSN – Leadership and Administration online, you must complete 10 courses (30 credit hours). There are 7 graduate nursing administration courses, 2 business foundation courses and 1 nursing leadership capstone course.
The clinical requirements include 90 hours of leadership experience. As long as project outcomes are met, the capstone project may be completed in conjunction with your current work responsibilities.
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