Pursue a Master's in Health Systems Leadership

Our health systems leadership (MSN) program will prepare you to lead at every system level in health care. 

Advance your nursing career by mastering essential leadership skills and technical data management with the support of faculty and professionals, enhancing health outcomes through effective, efficient, and patient-centered approaches.

What's in store for you?

  • Learn from leading nurses: Your professors will dig in with you, seeking opportunities to provide ongoing mentorship and support. You'll learn from your peers, too, as you uncover their wide-ranging backgrounds and perspectives.
  • A degree from a leading school of nursing: Earn your MSN from a school recognized as a "College of Distinction for Nursing" and twice named a Center of Excellence by the League for Nursing. Your experience and credentials will stand out regionally and nationally.
  • Study on your terms: Take classes online, with only one on-campus health assessment course required, in addition to an in-person clinical practica that can be completed in your home state of residence.

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A Nationally Recognized MSN

Best Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Best Master of Science in Nursing

Recognized as the best hybrid MSN program based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.

Recognized for Advancing Nursing Education

Only school nationwide to be named a Center of Excellence for advancing the science of nursing education.

National Center of Nursing Excellence

1 of 13 schools nationwide to be recognized as a National Center of Nursing Excellence.

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College of Distinction for Nursing

Recognized for top-quality teaching and successful outcomes.

Additional MSN Concentrations

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Nursing Education

Combine core nursing courses and clinical and teaching practicums as you prepare to educate the next generation of nurse leaders in both clinical and academic environments. 

Your Inside Track to Success

Recent Employers & Industry Connections

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Cooper University Hospital
  • Main Line Health System
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Christiana Care Health System
  • Einstein Medical Center
  • St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Outlook & Outcomes for MSN Degrees

Potential Careers

  • Certified registered nurse practitioner
  • Certified nurse specialist
  • Nurse educator
  • Nursing executive

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