MSN - Nursing Leadership
Are you ready to lead with purpose and advocate for excellence in patient care? Messiah University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) nursing leadership track equips you to guide teams, influence healthcare policy and lead organizations with integrity and compassion.
Nursing Leadership
Through a curriculum that integrates nursing science with executive management skills—developed in partnership with Messiah’s MBA program—you’ll strengthen your ability to make ethical decisions, think critically, build effective teams and foster professional collaboration across healthcare systems.
The nursing leadership program is designed for nurse practitioners, CRNAs, midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators, administrators and other healthcare professionals seeking to expand their leadership impact in today’s complex healthcare environment.
- 40 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)
- TR
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 $32,000 (40 credits) for 2025-2026.
Tuition cost for the entire program starts at $32,000 (40 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