2024-2025 University Catalog 
  
    Sep 19, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog

Master of Science Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership Specialization


Normal Program Length: Term-based modality - 2 years; Competency-based modality - 1 year 4 months

This program is offered online.

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The Master of Science in Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership Specialization from Post University offers the opportunity to build and advance your leadership and management skills. In addition to the strategic planning and management process, this program examines administrative and HR challenges facing healthcare organizations. Coursework covers the components of effective leadership, building teams in culturally diverse workplaces, healthcare economics, and more.

Learn more about the Master of Science Nursing program on the general Master of Science Nursing   Page

This is a post-licensure nursing program. Students must maintain an active and unencumbered registered nurse license throughout their enrollment. This program is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any licensure or certification. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body but does assist students in understanding licensure requirements.

Visit our State Authorization and Licensure page for more information. 

The Master of Science Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership Specialization is offered in two different modalities (methods of delivery): term based and SIMPath (competency based). The learning outcomes, program specializations, and level of difficulty are the same for both modalities. The term based modality allows students to take courses in a traditional format. The SIMPath modality is a competency-based approach that allows students to move through each course at their own pace, demonstrating a mastery of skills utilizing an array of methods.

Coursework for the nursing leadership specialization is designed to help students build the foundation of insights and practical skills necessary to: 

  • Analyze organizational structures and policies to address organizational issues. 
  • Appraise strategic, operational, and financial planning processes in healthcare settings. 
  • Implement human resource management principles as an organizational leader. 
  • Internalize various organizational and leadership concepts into personal leadership values. 

Curriculum

For term based programs, at no time may a student be registered for more than four courses concurrently in a 16-week period. Concurrent course registration cannot violate progression or prerequisite requirements. Concurrent course registration is subject to course availability.

Many courses in the Master of Science Nursing program require the completion of Practice Experience (PE) hours. These hours are out-of-classroom activities replacing traditional schoolwork that students complete during their courses.

Learn more about Practice Experience hours on the additional nursing requirements  page. 

Master of Science in Nursing Term-Based Modality Core Courses


In the term-based modality, students complete traditional coursework in a structured 8-week course. Please review each course for prerequisite information.

Master of Science in Nursing Powered by SIMPath Core Courses Competency Based Modality


In the competence-based modality, students complete competencies within a 16-week time frame. Multiple competencies can be completed with the time frame. Each individual activity must be passed at acceptable or above to successfully pass the course, regardless of overall course average. Please review each course for prerequisite information.

MSN Capstone Term Based Modality


MSN Capstone Powered by SIMPath Competency Based Modality


MSN Total Program Credits: 36 Credits