MSN - Nursing Leadership
Are you a leader ready to be an advocate for patient care in the field of nursing? Then advance your career as a nurse administrator. Messiah University's MSN nursing administration track will prepare you to lead successfully at the nurse manager and executive level.
Nursing Leadership overview
Messiah University’s master’s in nursing leadership program will help you grow as a professional who leads through ethical decision making, critical thinking, developing effective teams and building professional collaborations in your field. In partnership with our MBA program, this degree track brings together cutting-edge nursing science and practice with executive management skills.
- 38 credits
- 180 clinical practicum hours
- Online coursework
- No-fee tuition
- No application fee
- Courses are offered in 6-, 8-, 12-, and 16-week sessions
- Three year completion, two-year fast-track option for motivated students
- Nurse administrator
- Director of nursing
- Nurse manager
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Messiah University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
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Programs related to Nursing Leadership
Nursing Leadership (Dual Degree)
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The curriculum and coursework for Messiah University’s MSN is designed to be immediately relevant to your area of study and career.
Nursing Leadership tuition cost
No-fee tuition
Know what you are paying for with Messiah’s no-fee tuition. With our graduate programs, the cost per credit is what you pay – there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your program upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education. There are additional costs to the program not billed through Messiah University (background checks, clearances, course materials, clinical expenses, etc.).
Deferred billing
Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.
2025-2026
No-fee tuition per graduate credit hour: $800
Tuition cost for the entire program starts at $30,400 (38 credits) for 2025-2026.
Tuition cost for the entire program starts at $30,400 (38 credits) for 2025-2026.
Graduate students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
Next steps for admissions
Applying for admission to a graduate program at Messiah University is the first step to making your personal and professional goals a reality.
What makes our MSN program unique?
- The academic distinction of a nationally ranked, accredited Christian university
- Nursing faculty are experienced Christian educators, nursing professionals and accomplished scholars who mentor you in your education, faith and career
- Clinical hours are intentionally planned and meaningfully assigned to fit your goals
- Online coursework
- CCNE accredited
- MSN MBA nursing leadership dual degree option
- Messiah University nursing graduates are well respected and in demand
- Completion in as little as two years
- Deferred payment options with no out-of-pocket-tuition fees
- Flexible start dates and plans of study