Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration Online
Prepare to be a nurse leader in a highly complex and dynamic healthcare setting. Build on your nursing experience with key insights into business, finance and administration.
Program Overview
Gain insights into our online Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Administration
Develop the business skills and principles you need for leadership and management roles in healthcare with a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration from UTA. In this 100% online program, you will learn financial management and budgeting, theory and application of organizational behavior, and the administrative aspects of the healthcare field.
Designed for MSN-prepared nurses, this accelerated program can prepare you for career opportunities such as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Nurse Administrator, Program Administrator or Director of Case Management. Taught by same faculty who teach on campus, this online program offers multiple start dates and pay-as-you-go tuition—and can be completed quickly.
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Administration program builds on a foundation of undergraduate nursing education and practical experience. Our graduates develop advanced knowledge and abilities to function in leadership and management roles in the constantly changing healthcare environment.
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 abilities 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
Prepare for career opportunities such as:
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Nurse Administrator
- Program Administrator
- Director of Case Management
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Nurse Administrator
- Program Administrator
- Director of Case Management
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
Pay affordable tuition at UTA
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 when to apply, when classes start, when tuition is due
The Post-Master's 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 | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 5/30/25 | 5/30/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/15/25 |
| Fall II | 9/29/25 | 8/29/25 | 8/29/25 | 9/24/25 | 9/26/25 |
| Fall III | 11/3/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/29/25 | 10/31/25 |
| Spring I | 1/12/26 | 12/12/25 | 12/19/25 | 1/7/26 | 1/9/26 |
| Spring I | 2/16/26 | 1/23/26 | 1/23/26 | 2/11/26 | 2/13/26 |
| Spring II | 3/30/26 | 3/6/26 | 3/6/26 | 3/25/26 | 3/27/26 |
Now enrolling:
Ready to take the next steps toward earning your degree?
Admissions
Are you ready to apply? Check our admission requirements first
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
- MSN from an NLNAC- or CCNE-accredited program
- An active/unencumbered RN license
- Two years of experience as a registered nurse
- Undergraduate (basic) statistics course with a minimum grade of "C"
- 3.0 GPA in MSN degree program
- 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.
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Have a question? Call us at 866-489-2810.
Courses
Read about our online Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Administration courses
This Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration online program is individually created based on a gap analysis of each student's MSN transcript and experience. A gap analysis is a process that evaluates your current academic career versus what you need to be eligible for certification in your new area of study. You may need more than the minimum number of courses listed, or you may need less than the number of courses listed. Some courses listed may be waived based on the gap analysis.
Additional Information
To see which courses are going to be offered on each start date, download the course schedule.
*Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses.
