PhD in Nursing Practice (PhD)

Tuition is Tuition is $1,310 per credit hour for the current academic year. Rates are subject to change..

This programme prepares nurses for leadership and management roles in healthcare settings. Students focus on advanced practice, scientific inquiry, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based strategies. The curriculum emphasizes health policy, informatics, and strategic management. It is designed for nurses with an MSN who hold current licensure and clinical experience.

Focus areas include Leadership and Management, Health Policy and Law, Health Care Financing and Economics, Informatics for Health Care, Strategic Management, Genomics in Population Health.

The programme requires 72 credits, distributed across coursework, project development, implementation, and outcomes evaluation. Students complete seven semesters of hybrid instruction with a focus on applied research and leadership practice.

Graduates pursue roles as nurse leaders, healthcare managers, and clinical directors in hospitals, health systems, and public health organizations.

Applicants must hold an MSN from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A current nursing license and one year of experience in a direct care or leadership role are required. Additional requirements include two professional references, a resume, personal statement, and evidence of a prior statistics course.

The programme totals about 72 credit hours. Hybrid, full-time, 7 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.