Degree Options
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing Administration
The nursing administration major is a 42-credit-hour program that prepares mid-level and senior nursing leaders. Courses offer a wide range of administrative knowledge, from leadership and decision making to economics and organizational theory.
The educational experience culminates in the capstone administrative practicum and research experiences. The elective courses enable students to tailor their studies to meet their career goals or emerging employment opportunities.
Weekend Executive Experience and problem-based learning (PBL)
Our Weekend Executive Experience in nursing administration allows students with limited time to satisfy the "courses in major" requirements in ten concentrated weekends. The Weekend Executive Experience utilizes problem-based learning (PBL). PBL is a teaching and learning method that requires the student to take an active role in learning through case scenarios that ultimately improve critical-thinking skills, clinical reasoning, and instills a commitment to continuous learning—all assets that will give graduates a competitive advantage in the health care marketplace.
Potential employment opportunities for nursing administration graduates:
- Nurse manager
- Unit manager
- Director of nursing
- Vice president of nursing (or clinical services)
- Case manager
- Outcomes manager
- Project director
- Administrative consultant
- Health policy specialist
- Academic clinical instructor
- Staff development consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Manager of clinical operations
Curriculum
Review the list of School of Nursing course descriptions.
| Core courses (9 credits) |
Credits |
| N502 |
Nursing Theory I |
3 |
| N504 |
Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing |
3 |
| R500 |
Nursing Research Methods I |
3 |
| Courses in the major (18 credits) |
Credits |
| L573 |
Organizational Behavior* |
3 |
| L574 |
Administrative Management* |
3 |
| L575 |
Corporate/Public Policy* |
3 |
| L671 |
Financial Management* |
3 |
| H514 |
Health Economics (SPEA) |
3 |
* Courses approved to apply toward PhD in nursing program of study. These are available for post-master's certificate study as well. |
| Focus course electives (9 credits) |
Credits |
|
Possible focus areas include:
| Teaching/Education |
| T615 |
Nursing Curriculum |
3 |
| T617 |
Evaluation in Nursing |
3 |
| T619 |
Computer Technologies |
3 |
| T670 |
Teaching of Nursing |
3-5 |
| W540 |
Writing for Professional Nursing Publications |
3 |
| Clinical Application |
| Courses in clinical specialty majors, as recommended by those majors |
3-9 |
| Informatics |
| T619 |
Computer Technologies |
3 |
| S555 |
Information Technology for Managers |
3 |
| V516 |
Public Management Information Systems |
3 |
| Philanthropy |
| H509 |
History of Philanthropy (History Department) |
3 |
| P542 |
Ethics and Values of Philanthropy (Philanthropy Department) |
3 |
| P520 |
Philanthropy in American Culture (Philanthropy Department) |
3 |
| NOTE: Other focus areas can be negotiated with advisor; examples might include case management, finance, marketing, evaluation, human resources, or other administrative areas. |
|
| Capstone Courses (6 credits) |
Credits |
| R590 |
Nursing Study |
3 |
| L579 |
Practicum |
3-6 |
For specific questions about this major, please contact:
Dr. Corinne Wheeler
cawheele [at] iupui [dot] edu
(317) 274-8671
