Master in Nursing Administration (Master's)

King University traces its history to 1867, when it was established as King College. The Presbyterian-affiliated Christian academic community combines rigorous academic programming with the exploration of faith. Students build a liberal arts foundation before specializing in a contemporary range of degrees. More than 90 areas of study include healthcare administration, RN to BSN, social work, business, biology, digital media, and art and design. Academic programs are intended to help students shape their futures and reach career goals.

The university's main address is 1350 King College Road in Bristol, Tennessee. King presents campus life as a close-knit community with opportunities for volunteering and mission trips. Chapel, Convocation, and Service form important parts of the university experience and support its focus on intellectual discipline, spiritual maturity, vocational adaptability, social confidence, compassion, lifelong learning, and cultural engagement. The Jack E. Snider Honors Program and the Institute for Faith and Culture add further opportunities for academic and personal development.

International students can choose among three degree-completion formats: full-time day classes, classes meeting one evening a week, or fully online study. King also offers a range of campus-based academic opportunities and a Christian setting where faith is part of university life. Financial aid is available to enrolled students, and the student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Bristol is the university's home city, giving students a defined Tennessee setting for study, service, and community life.

This online master's programme is delivered part-time with a flexible format designed for working nurses. It focuses on leadership skills in healthcare finance, human resources, and systems management. Students complete 540 practicum hours tailored to their professional interests under faculty and preceptor guidance. The curriculum integrates business concepts with nursing practice through courses shared with MBA and MHA students.

Focus areas include Healthcare Finance, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Quality Improvement, Healthcare Systems, Legal and Ethical Issues.

The programme requires 36 credits, including 9 credits of practicum courses and 27 credits of coursework. The final requirement is a pass/fail competency portfolio demonstrating mastery of AACN Essentials.

Graduates pursue roles as medical and health services managers in hospitals, physician offices, and other healthcare facilities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A current unrestricted RN license in Tennessee is required, along with undergraduate coursework in statistics, nursing research, health assessment, and pathophysiology. Official transcripts, a CV, and a writing sample in APA style are also required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, part-time, with a typical duration of 2 to 3 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.