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
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.
Cost per credit hour.
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Admission Requirements
Masters Program Admissions Requirements
Graduate applications are processed through the Office of Graduate Admission. If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact the office at 202-319-5057 or email cua-gradadmission@cua.edu.
Applications for this master's degree program are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Curriculum
Year 1
Fall
Session I
- NURS 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship
- NURS 734D Leadership
- NURS 813D Orientation
Session II
- NURS 709D Nursing Research and Theoretical Foundations
- NURS 630D QI safety
Spring
Session I
- NURS 686D Health Care Finance
- NURS 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion
- NURS 620D Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Physical Assessment for Nurse Leaders
Summer
Session I
- NURS 877D Informatics
- NURS 621D Leadership Practicum
- NURS 671D Healthcare Biostatistics
- NURS 621D Leadership Practicum
Year 2
Fall
- NURS 621D Leadership Practicum
- NURS 622D Leadership Capstone
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Faculty