Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration
The University of Texas at Arlington

Program Details

A Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration can prepare nurses with a bachelor’s degree to take on greater administrative roles and responsibilities. The program is provided 100% online with multiple start dates per year, offering convenience and flexibility for working nurses. Students in this online Nursing Administration degree learn how to examine and analyze managerial roles in healthcare organizations, apply financial concepts, and understand various leadership strategies in the current healthcare environment. 

Courses study topics in:

  • Nursing management
  • Roles and functions of the nurse administrator (with clinical application)
  • Financial management in nursing (with clinical application)
  • Nursing leadership in complex healthcare systems

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • GRE not required for students with GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program, including undergraduate statistics course with minimum C grade
  • Unencumbered RN license and two years clinical RN experience required