Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Leadership
University of South Carolina-Upstate

Program Details

The MSN with a concentration in Nursing Leadership from the University of South Carolina-Upstate is an online nursing administration degree.  If you are an RN with a BSN degree, this program helps you to advance your career while taking on more of a leadership role in healthcare.  You will complete such tasks as:

  • Preparing budgets
  • Scheduling
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures
  • Patient advocacy
  • Serving on interprofessional teams

The curriculum explores ways to improve culture sensitivity in health care and to use nursing research to provide patients with high-quality care through evidence-based practices.  Graduates will be ready to take on leadership roles in a variety of settings after studying the fundamental aspects of nurse leadership and its multifaceted responsibilities.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of South Carolina-Upstate is accredited by:

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

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Active unencumbered RN License