Master in Nursing Administration (Master's)

Cedar Crest College brings a long-running academic tradition to a historic campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The college is primarily a women’s undergraduate institution, while its graduate programs are co-educational. Adult undergraduate programs welcome men and women who are returning to education or pursuing a new degree or certificate. The campus includes an arboretum, a gallery system, the Rodale Aquatic Center, and the Home of Unity and Belonging.

Academic study combines liberal arts foundations with research and hands-on opportunities. Programs span business, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, communication, creative writing, education, biological sciences, environmental conservation, exercise science, nutrition, occupational therapy, nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, the performing arts, and global studies. Nursing includes bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, practitioner, educator, administrator, forensic nursing, and nurse anesthesia pathways. Students can also pursue certificates, minors, cooperative agreements, and pre-professional concentrations.

Professional preparation is central to the Cedar Crest experience. The college has hosted a technology and talent summit bringing industry and academic leaders together, and its programs are designed to support career goals and continued relevance in work. Graduates have applied their training in settings ranging from healthcare to technology and the arts. International students should compare delivery formats carefully: programs may be on campus, online, hybrid, or low-residency. Graduate and adult options provide additional flexibility, while the traditional undergraduate experience is centered on campus.

This programme is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance into leadership roles in healthcare organizations. Students study nursing leadership, healthcare policy, financial management, and organizational structures. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through a 168-hour practicum in an administrative role. Graduates are prepared to manage nursing care delivery systems and lead healthcare teams.

Focus areas include Nursing Leadership, Healthcare Policy, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Healthcare Economics, Human Resource Management.

The programme requires 48 credits, distributed across core nursing courses, specialty courses in nurse administration, and a 168-hour practicum. The practicum includes 3 credits of clinical experience and 3 credits of classroom seminars.

Graduates enter roles as nurse administrators, healthcare managers, or directors in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution and have an active RN license. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Applicants must submit official transcripts, a resume, and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. Online, asynchronous; offered in two-year full-time or three-year part-time formats. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.