The MS in Nursing Leadership and Health Administration program at Regis College provides the advanced clinical and management skills you need to perform effectively as a leader in the ever-changing healthcare environment.
Through this program you will develop your skills in leadership, business management, and healthcare innovation, building upon your existing experience in patient care and ultimately allowing you to drive healthcare delivery. The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership/Health Administration is designed to prepare baccalaureate nurses for advanced nursing practice in nursing leadership.
Gaining Experience
The required fieldwork and mentorship allows you to apply classroom learning in a professional setting where you will develop your skills, learn from professionals working in the field, and build your professional network. Recent placements include Mass General Brigham - Brigham and Women's Hospital, Faulkner Hospital, and Joslin Diabetes Center. Recent graduates are currently working at Boston Children’s Hospital, Arbour Health Systems, and the Boston Medical Center.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership/Health Administration is designed to prepare baccalaureate nurses for advanced nursing practice in nursing leadership.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 601 Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NU 605 Concepts of Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 631 Scientific Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice (Prerequisite: NU 601) | 3 |
| HP 648 Strategic Management in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HP 609 Health Policy, Politics and Perspectives | 3 |
| NU 716 Culture and Health Perspectives (only offered in summer) | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HP 608 Quality Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HP 614 Financial Analysis in Health Care | 3 |
| NU 623 Regulatory Issues in Nursing (Leadership 40 hrs, Prerequisite: NU 605) | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 627 Mentorship in Nursing Leadership (Field work 80 hours, Prerequisites: NU 605, NU 623) | 3 |
| NU 710 Informatics in Healthcare (Offered in spring only) | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Application Requirements
The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Administration is designed for students with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Completed application form, transcripts from undergraduate degree, and all prerequisite courses.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completed prerequisites.
- Resume, statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation.
- Interview with the program director may be required.
33
Credits
$1,275
Per Credit
$42,075
Total Tuition*
* Does not include fees. Based on the academic year 2022-2023. Cost per credit and total cost subject to inflation.
For more information on the program, please contact the graduate admission counselor:
