The Master of Science in Nursing: Complex Healthcare Systems Administration is a 30-credit program taught in a flexible online learning format designed to accelerate your career with the knowledge and skills needed for success in healthcare systems administration and leadership.

30

credits to complete the degree.

4

Semesters to complete the degree.

$1,440

Cost per credit hour.

Courses focus on ethical leadership, healthcare finance, business case development, healthcare system transformation, safety, evidence-based quality improvement, and information technology. In addition, student learning emphasizes human resources management, population health, and practicums with experienced nurse leaders working in the healthcare field; a capstone leadership scholarly paper rounds out this competitive program.

  • Admission Requirements

    Applications for this master's degree program are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

    Apply for Graduate Programs

    Required Documents for Graduate Admission
    • A completed Catholic University online application (No fee is required.)
    • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
    • English Proficiency test scores (International students only)

    Official transcripts and English proficiency scores must be submitted for full admittance to the University.  Your official copies should be sent from the institution to em-operations@cua.edu

    For international students, a credential evaluation of your coursework will be provided free of charge by the University.

    Recommended Documents for Graduate Admission
    • Resume or curriculum vitae
    • One letter of recommendation
    • A professional goal statement

  • Curriculum

    Year 1

    Fall

    • N916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship
    • N734D Leadership
    • M514D Principles of Ethical Leadership & Leadership Foundations

    Spring

    • N686D Health Care Finance
    • N700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion
    • 620D Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Physical Assessment for Nurse Leaders

    Summer

    • 877D Informatics
    • 671D Healthcare Biostatistics
    • 622D Leadership Practicum

    Year 2

    Fall

    • 621D Leadership Practicum
    • 622D Leadership Capstone
    • 630D QI safety

  • Faculty