Program Highlights
Care for patients at a higher level with an MSN in nursing administration.
With the healthcare industry in a rapid state of growth, demand is also growing for administrators who are able to efficiently manage medical facilities. With a background in nursing, your experience can be extremely valuable in helping these organizations care for patients as effectively as possible.
Over the course of the program, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of today’s healthcare industry by taking classes focused on subjects like leadership, technology and nursing theory. You’ll also learn about how medical facilities operate by studying concepts such as human resources management, finance and quality management.
- Our online master’s in nursing administration program prepares you to begin working in healthcare facilities at an administrative level.
- As a student, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals who fully understand the challenges of today’s industry. And with our flexible scheduling options, you’ll be able to continue working as you get the education you need to prepare for new opportunities in your career.
- The MSN in nursing administration program at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Want to complete your degree as soon as possible? This program is eligible for our accelerated path option, which allows you to earn your master’s degree in significantly less time.
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Nursing - Administration classes are taught exclusively through Baker Online.
Learn MoreWhy Study Nursing Administration?
The Baker College MSN in nursing administration program strives to prepare nurses for leadership positions in administration (administrative track) or education (education track). Both cognates build upon the knowledge and skills nurses bring into the program, which is designed to meet the highest levels of nursing practice with an emphasis on the potential of each student.
The online master's in nursing administration provides experienced professional nurses with the education and competencies needed to function in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
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Curriculum
The Baker College Master of Science in nursing administration program is a two-year, CCNE-accredited program consisting of 36 credit hours (24 hours of core courses and 12 hours of nursing administration). Our curriculum includes leadership and advanced nursing practice roles, information and healthcare technologies and an eight-week nursing administration practicum experience.
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Take your learning to a whole new level.
The College of Health Science is proud to offer courses that include Extended Reality (XR) learning. These experiences provide immersive, hands-on learning that will prepare you for a successful career in the healthcare field.
Additional Requirements
This program requires students to hold an unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, District of Columbia or U.S. territories or an unencumbered license as an RN in Canada. Must be a graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited BSN program and meet our additional graduate school requirements.
Accreditation
The masters degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 202-887-6791.
Online Classes Available Anywhere
Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
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Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
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Courses for this degree program are available through Online Live.
100% online with set class times, this format offers live, real-time virtual learning.
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