Master in Nursing Administration (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $824 per credit hour for the current academic year. Rates are subject to change..

This programme is designed for registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees and international students seeking leadership roles in healthcare. Students study business and management principles alongside nursing theory and research. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice. Graduates are prepared to lead in complex healthcare environments.

Focus areas include Finance, Human resource management, Project management, Organizational culture, Management of patient aggregates, Evidence-based practice.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across coursework, a practicum, and an evidence-based practice project. Students take two courses per semester over six semesters.

Graduates enter roles as nurse managers or healthcare executives in clinical, administrative, or organizational settings.

Applicants must hold a BSN from an accredited program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A current RN license and one year of full-time nursing experience within the past five years are required. Official transcripts, a resume, personal statement, and proof of completed undergraduate courses in physical assessment and research methods are also needed.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-ground, full-time, six semesters. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.