Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration Online
Expand your nursing career and prepare to enter positions of leadership.
Program Overview
Explore the advantages of our online MSN in Nursing Administration
The MSN in Nursing Administration at Radford University is designed to deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical and research abilities, as well as prepare you for a variety of leadership roles. This online master’s degree in nursing administration builds on your undergraduate foundation and expands your expertise to critical management areas such as informatics, financial management and legal issues in healthcare.
Long known for producing well-qualified nursing professionals, Radford offers instruction from experienced faculty and a partnership with one of the largest medical providers in the region. As an online student, you will enjoy all of Radford’s resources, including the writing center and 24/7 online tutoring.
Coursework includes extensive looks at healthcare systems and policy, leadership issues, and factors affecting organizational practice. A scholarly master’s project gives you the opportunity to research and study an area of interest. The program does not require any on-campus visits or on-campus intensives – all coursework and the administrative practicum can be completed close to home.
In this MSN in Nursing Administration program, students will:
- Build collaborative relationships
- Integrate theory to improve nursing practice
- Enhance knowledge to improve patient care
- Research innovative solutions to practice problems
- Analyze policy and advocate for quality improvement
- Build collaborative relationships
- Integrate theory to improve nursing practice
- Enhance knowledge to improve patient care
- Research innovative solutions to practice problems
- Analyze policy and advocate for quality improvement
Potential nursing administration careers:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Director of Nursing
- Nursing Administrator
- Quality Improvement
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Director of Nursing
- Nursing Administrator
- Quality Improvement
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Radford University College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 (ccneaccreditation.org).
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Tuition
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The master’s degree in nursing administration online offers pay-by-the-course tuition with fees included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN in Nursing Admin | $485 | $1,455 | $16,005 |
Tuition and fees subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
Ideal for working professionals, this MSN in Nursing Administration online program features 7-week courses with six start dates each year. View the full calendar for all upcoming deadlines.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring B | 3/7/25 | 2/21/25 | 2/26/24 | 3/5/25 | 3/6/25 | 4/25/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer A | 5/5/25 | 4/18/25 | 4/23/25 | 5/1/25 | 5/2/25 | 6/20/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer B | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/20/25 | 8/8/25 | 7 weeks |
| Fall A | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/22/25 | 10/13/25 | 7 weeks |
| Fall B | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/17/25 | 10/17/25 | 12/12/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring A | 1/12/26 | 12/15/25 | 12/17/25 | 1/9/26 | 1/9/26 | 3/2/26 | 7 weeks |
| Spring B | 3/9/26 | 2/23/26 | 2/25/26 | 3/6/26 | 3/6/26 | 4/27/26 | 7 weeks |
| Summer A | 5/11/26 | 4/27/26 | 4/29/26 | 5/8/26 | 5/8/26 | 6/26/26 | 7 weeks |
| Summer B | 6/29/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/17/26 | 6/26/26 | 6/26/26 | 8/14/26 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
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The admission process is the first step toward earning your MSN in Nursing Administration online.
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
MSN in Nursing Administration Admission Requirements:
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution
- Current unrestricted Registered Nursing Licensure in the state or territory in which your clinical practice will occur
- A college level statistics course with a grade of "C" or better
- One recommendation from professional contacts who can address your potential for advanced nursing practice
- Resume or curriculum vitae that includes prior education and professional practice
- A personal essay (limited to two pages) describing your career goals and how a graduate degree will assist in meeting those goals
- An official transcript from each college or university attended
- Minimum Undergrad GPA of 3.0 required
Courses
Learn more about our online MSN in Nursing Administration courses
The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration online coursework consists of 11 courses (33 credit hours).
Students must complete 33 credit hours of MSN Core Courses across 11 courses. All courses are 3 credit hours.
