The OU Online MSN in Nursing Administration is a 33-credit program that takes as few as 21 months to complete, with all courses conducted in eight-week blocks. Upon graduation, students can integrate theories from nursing and support sciences to guide practice and role development, use evidence-based and best-practice literature to propose and initiate change and use political acumen to influence healthcare policy in promoting safe, ethical healthcare delivery.
Graduates will be able to:
Rolling admissions (applications due at least 14 days before the intended start date).
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Take the next step in your career with a degree from the University of Oklahoma. Applications are reviewed year-round for fall, spring, and summer sessions. Choose your program, choose your start, and apply today.
Earning your OU Health Sciences Center degree gives you lifelong connections outside the classroom. As part of the state's most extensive nursing program, you will join over 11,500 OUHSC College of Nursing alumni.
Our program prepares you to join the healthcare administration and management sector which is projected to grow 18% through 2028 (BLS). Nursing management positions can earn up to $129,000, and director roles can earn up to $169,000 (AONL).
Learn in a flexible online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while gaining the advanced skills needed to take your nursing career to the next level.
Like every OU Online program, the MSN in Nursing Administration is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Earning an MSN in Nursing Administration degree from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $24,024 ($728 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class.
Our tuition calculator can help you estimate your tuition and financial aid for your program of interest.
Nurses are needed now more than ever to lead hospital and healthcare organization executive teams. With our MSN in Nursing Administration, you’ll gain an invaluable education from our nationally recognized institution that has been inspiring future nurses since 1911.
Admission to the MSN in Nursing Administration program is selective. The College of Nursing has the following requirements for admission:
Prerequisites:
There is a two-step application process for the online M.S.N. in Nursing Administration:
STEP 1: NURSING CAS ADMISSIONS APPLICATION
STEP 2: OUHSC SUPPLEMENTAL NURSING APPLICATION
Note: An interview may be requested by faculty.
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before classes start. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks of submitting a completed application.
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
