Program Overview
What you need to know about our online nursing administration graduate certificate
Empower your practice with unlimited growth opportunities by earning your Nursing Administration Certificate online from Northwest Missouri State University. This accelerated program does not require you to have an MSN and gives you career-boosting, master’s-level knowledge in as few as four to eight months.
In this program, you will focus on how to achieve high quality and safe patient care through systems and organizational leadership. You will learn to navigate reimbursement structures, efficient models of care, and financial policy; facilitate the management and coordination of patient care between interprofessional teams utilizing communication, collaboration, and consultation; and establish a culture that promotes innovation and application of research outcomes.
This dynamic and student-centered online certificate program gives you practical knowledge that is tailored to your interests and professional goals. You will build an employer-ready portfolio throughout the program, culminating with an experiential capstone project.
Our nursing faculty have both academic and industry experience to ensure your education has real-world applications. Plus, you will have regular contact with a faculty mentor and a nurse expert who can help maximize your learning and you can consult about your progress.
This nursing program prepares you to:
- Understand the components needed to support a cost-effective healthcare system
- Oversee laws and policies to manage legal exposure
- Utilize healthcare informatics to improve healthcare services
- Understand the components needed to support a cost-effective healthcare system
- Oversee laws and policies to manage legal exposure
- Utilize healthcare informatics to improve healthcare services
Online nursing administration program career opportunities include:
- Nursing Director
- Surgery Center Administrative Director
- Practice Administrator
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Nursing Director
- Surgery Center Administrative Director
- Practice Administrator
- Chief Nursing Officer
Online healthcare programs also available
Northwest online offers a variety of nursing programs. Check out all of our online healthcare programs.
Tuition
Details on our affordable tuition
Our Nursing Administration Certificate online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. There is a $35.00 per course fee.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration Certificate | $391 | $1,173 | $5,865 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Required Fees
Required fee per course: $35
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Northwest online dates and deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
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Admissions
Here’s how to get started
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Nursing Administration Certificate online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Nursing license, active and unencumbered
Required Documentation
To apply for the Nursing Administration Certificate program, you must have:
- An official undergraduate transcript from an accredited nursing program showing you have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in BSN coursework
- An unencumbered United States issued Registered Nursing license
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Admission Requirements:
- BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Nursing license, active and unencumbered
Courses
Take a look at your nurse administration courses
For the online Nursing Administration Certificate, the curriculum is comprised of five courses (15 credit hours).
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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