Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MSN)

  • Complete Coursework:
    18 months
    Credit Hours:
    36
    Tuition:
    $12,600

    The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing can prepare you for a career as a nurse manager. The Master of Science in Administration (MSN) incorporates contemporary management theory and core competencies, enabling our graduates to function in a variety of health care settings.

    The MSN in Administration program builds on a foundation of undergraduate nursing education and practical experience. Our graduates gain advanced knowledge and skills to function in leadership and management roles in the constantly changing healthcare environment.

    Key elements of UT-Arlington's MSN in Administration Academic Partnership program include:

    • Course content delivered via a blended learning model and online technology-enhanced courses with UT Arlington faculty supervised clinical experiences at partner hospitals throughout the state
    • An instructional format not linked to traditional semester schedules, which allows students to enter and progress through the program in an expedited manner
    • Clinical experiences in the healthcare partner's facilities enhancing the graduate's readiness to practice in a management role

    Take advantage of the high-quality nursing curriculum!

    Course Information

    The Master of Science in Administration program consists of 11 required nursing courses and 2 upper division electives. Nursing courses vary in length from 5 to 10 weeks. Students must follow the exact sequence of courses as prescribed by the College of Nursing. The MSN in Administration program can be completed in as little as 18 months.

    The MSN in Administration program consists of four blocks of courses.

    View upcoming start dates and courses being offered for Fall 2010 (.PDF)

    Download the list of required textbooks for the Nursing Courses (.pdf)

Course Listing

    • Block 1

      Courses within block are interchangeable.

      • Research

        N5301

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Theory

        N5327

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

    • Block 2

      Courses within block are interchangeable.

      • Nursing Management

        N5311

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Theory & Research A & B

        N5328

        Complete: 10 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

    • Block 3

      Courses within block are interchangeable.

      • Leadership and Complex Healthcare Systems

        N5343

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Nursing and Healthcare Policy

        N5382

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

    • Block 4

      Courses within block are not interchangeable.

      • Financial Management A & B

        N5341

        Complete: 10 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Management of Nursing Operations

        N5342

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Management Seminar (90 preceptored hours required)

        N5340

        Complete: 10 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Role of Administrator A & B (90 preceptored hours required)

        N5339

        Complete: 10 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Upper Division Electives

        6 SCH

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

    • Electives

      Electives be taken at any time during program and consist of two master's-level nursing courses. Recommended courses include: (any 2)

      • Nursing Curriculum (Elective)

        N5302

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Nursing Informatics (Elective)

        N5308

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      • Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

        N5309

        Complete: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | $1,050.00 per course

      * If a nurse takes Curriculum Development as well as Teaching, Learning, & Evaluation Strategies, he/she can earn a Nurse Educator Certificate.

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