Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration Online
Gain a deeper understanding of budgets, management best practices and healthcare regulations, and prepare to lead in a healthcare setting.
Program Overview
Get to know our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration online program
Prepare for greater administrative responsibilities with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington. In this 100% online program, you will examine and analyze administrative and managerial roles in healthcare organizations, learn how to apply financial management concepts to financial planning, study leadership strategies in current healthcare systems, and more.
This accelerated online nursing program, taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, will equip you with the business skills and principles you need for leadership and management roles in healthcare. Designed for BSN-prepared nurses, the post-baccalaureate program is flexible to fit your working schedule and can be completed quickly.
This Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration program builds on a foundation of undergraduate nursing education and practical experience. This program provides a background to:
- Facilitate a successful career in nursing administration as a front-line or mid-level leader and manager
- Apply knowledge and skills acquired through course content in a workplace environment inclusive of nursing theory, research, evidence-based practice, nursing informatics, management, leadership, financial management, nursing operations, roles and functions of the nurse administrator and healthcare policy
- Support knowledge requirements of students qualified to apply for national certification exams in nursing leadership and nursing administration offered by ANCC and AONL
- Academic progression to doctoral PhD or DNP programs
The Certificate in Nursing Administration can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:
- Urgent Care Centers
- Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- VA Hospitals
- Private Doctor's Offices
- Home Healthcare Agencies
- Nursing Homes
- Outpatient Treatment Centers
- Urgent Care Centers
- Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- VA Hospitals
- Private Doctor's Offices
- Home Healthcare Agencies
- Nursing Homes
- Outpatient Treatment Centers
State Authorization
Residents of certain states may not be eligible to enroll in all UTA accelerated online programs. See program map for details. Currently enrolled students who reside in ineligible states will need approval to continue uninterrupted in their programs in accordance with applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.
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UTA offers a wide variety of nursing programs online. Check out all of our online nursing programs.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education. That's why this online program offers pay-by-the course options.
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course* | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $494.44 | $1,483.32 | $5,933.28 |
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Calendar
Know the important dates for our students
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration online program offers multiple start dates to accommodate your professional and personal schedule.
| 8-week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/6/25 | 12/13/24 | 12/13/24 | 1/3/25 |
| Spring II | 2/17/25 | 1/17/25 | 1/17/25 | 2/14/25 |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 2/28/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/28/25 |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 4/18/25 | 4/18/25 | 5/16/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 5/30/25 | 5/30/25 | 6/27/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 8/15/25 |
| Fall II | 9/29/25 | 8/29/25 | 9/12/25 | 9/26/25 |
| Fall III | 11/3/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/31/25 |
Now enrolling:
Ready to take the next steps toward earning your degree?
Admissions
Read the details of our admission criteria
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step toward changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Active RN license
- 2 Years experience
Online Admission Requirements
- Completion of all prerequisites, including a Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program
- GRE not required for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Undergraduate (basic) statistics course with a minimum grade of "C"
- Probationary admission: GRE required for applicants with a 2.8-2.99 GPA with minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section (best 2 of 3 sections)
- Applicants must possess an unencumbered RN license. Two years of clinical experience in registered nursing is required
- International students:
- Must have two years clinical experience in a U.S. (or equivalent) healthcare system
- Must have a TSE score of 40 or higher. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required if the applicant's native or first language is not English and if he or she does not hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution. TOEFL score requirement: minimum of 550 on paper-based test, 213 on computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test, plus achieve the following minimum scores for subtests: Writing, 22; Speaking, 21; Reading, 20; and Listening, 16; or IELTS minimum score of 7.0.
Visit Graduate Nursing Advising for a list of AO Graduate advisors.
Have a question? Call us at 866-489-2810.
Courses
Explore our online nursing courses
In order to earn your Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration online, you must complete four courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
Additional Information
To see which courses are going to be offered on each start date, download the course schedule.
1varies by program and dependent upon coursework completed
*Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses.
