Master of Science in Nursing – Health Systems Leadership (MSN-HSL Track)

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36-39 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements

The MSN consists of seven core courses, two practicum courses, and three electives. Students may choose electives from within the School of Nursing, the School of Business (Master of Business Administration), or MacArthur School of Leadership (Master of Science in Leadership), as outlined in the Approved Electives section below.

NOTE: BSN-DNP students may graduate with the MSN-HSL upon completion of all MSN requirements–usually Semester 6. BSN-DNP students who want to graduate with the MSN must declare the MSN. Contact School of Nursing for the appropriate form.

NUR 5013 - Faith and Science 3 Credit Hours
NUR 5023 - Methods of Inquiry for Evidence Base Practice 3 Credit Hours
NUR 5103 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3 Credit Hours
NUR 5113 - Leadership in Organizations and Systems 3 Credit Hours
NUR 5123 - Epidemiology and Genetics/Genomics 3 Credit Hours
NUR 6013 - Healthcare Technology and Quality Improvement 3 Credit Hours
NUR 6053 - Advanced Nursing Practicum I 3 Credit Hours
NUR 6153 - Advanced Nursing Practicum II 3 Credit Hours
NUR 7103 - Healthcare Economics and Finance 3 Credit Hours
Elective Courses (9-12 Credit Hours)

Approved Electives

Students may take other graduate electives with permission of the School of Nursing.

Nursing

NUR 6003 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Credit Hours
NUR 6103 - Advanced Pharmacotherapy 3 Credit Hours
NUR 6104 - Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning 4 Credit Hours
NUR 8003 - Independent Practice Management 3 Credit Hours
NUR 8103 - Caring for Aging Societies 3 Credit Hours

Master of Business Administration

BUS 5103 - International Business 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5293 - Managerial Economics 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5313 - Legal Environment of Business 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5363 - Integrated Marketing Communication 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5403 - Operations Management 3 Credit Hours

Master of Science in Leadership*

* Prerequisites apply

LDR 5034 - Needs Assessment and Performance Analysis 4 Credit Hours
LDR 5044 - Leadership in the Multicultural Environment 4 Credit Hours
LDR 5054 - Strategic Thinking and Planning 4 Credit Hours
LDR 5064 - Leading Organizational Change 4 Credit Hours
LDR 5074 - Coaching and Consulting for Organizations 4 Credit Hours
LDR 5114 - Ethics in Leading 4 Credit Hours

Sample Degree Plan

Master of Science in Nursing – Health Systems Leadership (MSN-HSL) Sample Degree Plan