MSN in Healthcare Administration and Leadership
Azusa, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 31,820 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* base cost | cost per unit: $860
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Key Summary
Study Healthcare Administration and Leadership at Azusa Pacific University
This program is for nurses with a bachelor’s degree looking to advance their career into healthcare management and leadership roles. You’ll fulfill educational requirements necessary to sit for the American Organization of Nursing Leadership nursing leadership exam. We’ll also support you as a working professional with flexible scheduling. You can choose to complete the program entirely online or take a few classes on campus.
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Experience interdisciplinary education with students in the School of Nursing and the School of Business and Management.
- Take nursing core courses focused on the critical analysis of nursing and other topics.
- Take healthcare administration and leadership courses.
- Fulfill educational requirements necessary to sit for the American Organization of Nursing Leadership nursing leadership exam.
- Learn from experienced faculty-practitioners who provide opportunities for students to put course material into practice.
Program Details
The master’s degree in healthcare administration and leadership prepares nurses for early to mid-level management and leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage a team of healthcare providers in organizations, functioning in areas such as operations management, project management, and healthcare consulting. The program emphasizes competencies needed for graduates to apply for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) nursing leadership certification exams.
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants to, for some graduate programs, fellowships and scholarships. For details about financial aid available for your program, please contact the Student Services Center at (626) 815-2020.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Program-Specific Aid
For more details on these scholarships and funding opportunities, as well as other possible resources, please contact the School of Nursing at (626) 815-5386.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program is a government loan program set up to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty by providing loans to students in advanced nursing education programs. Students must be pursuing a MSN or doctoral nursing degree. The NFLP loans will be forgiven—up to 85 percent of the amount received—over a consecutive four-year period if the student commits to serve as full-time faculty at a school of nursing following graduation. Faculty at private universities, state schools, and community colleges are eligible. Students receiving these loans must also complete the nursing education courses prior to graduation.
School of Nursing Alumni Tuition Discounts
APU’s School of Nursing offers an alumni tuition discount for APU alumni starting in the following graduate programs:
- MSN in Healthcare Administration and Leadership
- MSN in Nursing Education
- PhD in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Students must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. If qualifications are met, the discount may be renewed each term. APU will pay $500 per term (up to $2,000 over the course of the program). This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid. Contact Student Financial Services for complete eligibility details.
Note: Award and eligibility are applicable for the 2022-23 academic year and apply to students admitted beginning fall 2020. The discount is subject to change.
Academic Practice Partner Discount
For employees of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Rady Children's Hospital, Redlands Community Hospital, and Riverside University Health System, Azusa Pacific pays 10 percent of tuition for the RN to BSN program or 15 percent for the MSN in Healthcare Administration and Leadership, MSN in Nursing Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) programs (limited to three doctoral DNP or PhD students) for the duration of the agreement with the employer.
Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, be continuously enrolled in fall and spring terms at least half-time, and must submit an MOU Discount Form along with verification of employment. This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid. Contact student financial services for complete eligibility details.
Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) Discount
For members of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, Azusa Pacific pays 10 percent of tuition for the RN to BSN program, MSN in Healthcare Administration and Leadership, MSN in Nursing Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) programs for the duration of the agreement with the association.
Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, be continuously enrolled in fall and spring terms at least half-time, and must submit an MOU Discount Form along with verification of membership. This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid. Contact Student Financial Services for complete eligibility details.
Academic Core Courses
- GNRS 504 Bioethics and Healthcare Policy
- GNRS 506 Spiritual Concept Analysis in Health Care
- MHA 586 Healthcare Analytics, Big Data, and Applied Statistics
- MHA 570 Quality Management
Administrative Courses
- MHA 560 Strategic Leadership in Health Care
- PADM 512 Healthcare Administration
- MGMT 516 High-Performance People Management
- MGMT 502 Developing Management Skills
- FIN 502 Business Finance for Managers
- MHA 596 Foundations of Healthcare Informatics
- MHA 580 Administrative Practicum
- MHA 597 Capstone
Specialization
Select one of the following:
- Quality and Innovation in Health Care
- MGMT 561 Managing Teams and Conflict
- MHA 571 Integrative Theories of Innovation in Health Care
Financial Management in Healthcare Systems
- MGMT 503 Business Strategy: Theory and Practice
- FIN 567 Advanced Financial Analysis
International Health
- MGMT 541 Global Business Management
- MHA 574 Global Field Study in Health Care
- Optional 12-Unit Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Quality and Innovation in Healthcare
- MHA 560 Strategic Leadership in Health Care
- MGMT 561 Managing Teams and Conflict
- MHA 570 Quality Management
- MHA 571 Integrative Theories of Innovation in Health Care
Financial Management in Health Systems
- MHA 560 Strategic Leadership in Health Care
- FIN 502 Business Finance for Managers
- FIN 536 Entrepreneurial Finance
- FIN 567 Advanced Financial Analysis
International Health
- MHA 560 Strategic Leadership in Health Care
- PADM 512 Healthcare Administration
- MGMT 541 Global Business Management
- MHA 574 Global Field Study in Health Care
Total Units: 39
- 1 of 79 - Best Western Colleges according to The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Colleges Guide
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Guided by a Christian worldview, demonstrate ethical conduct, integrity, transparency, and accountability for one’s actions, valuing diversity, and respecting the dignity and uniqueness of others.
- Use analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills to implement actions, foster innovation, and advance healthcare priorities.
- Apply principles of leadership to promote teamwork and collaborative decision-making among diverse stakeholders.
- Employ system-level thinking and communication to address healthcare delivery issues, organizational outcomes of quality and safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and health equity.
- Use information systems, data, and technology to communicate, manage risk, promote quality, and inform decision-making and strategic growth.
- Exhibit knowledge of financial management, regulatory factors, and ethical principles to meet organizational challenges in healthcare.
- Exemplify personal and professional accountability, a professional identity and reflective, self-directive learning for ongoing professional development.
Medical and Health Services Managers - Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.