Nursing and Health Services Management

This 42-credit master's program is designed to meet the challenging role and scope of the nurse manager's practice in today's health care delivery system. By integrating the essential knowledge and skills from both business and nursing, graduates are prepared for all levels of managerial and leadership positions within a variety of organizational and health care settings.

This program includes two unique and sequential practicum courses in nursing and health services management. The residency courses focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and creativity in management.

Admission Information
Betty Hukowicz, Ed.D.
Associate Dean
Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Tel 413-265-2445

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, the graduate will be an effective nurse leader who can analyze health systems, develop new ideas and strategic plans to guide the organizations, and manage change in nursing services.

Additional Program offerings:

• Nursing Education
• Certificate Program in Nursing Management
• Certificate Program Nursing Education

Additional Information:

• Admission requirements

Program Information
Cynthia Dakin, Ph.D., RN
Program Coordinator
Tel 413-265-2455
Fax 413-265-2335

Masters of Science Degree
Major in Nursing and Health Services Management
Major Requirements- 42 credits

Total Credit Requirements Core Concentration Elective

42 Credits 12 credits 27 credits 3 credits

Course Curriculum

YEAR ONE
Spring	credits
NUR 520 Theoretical Frameworks in Nursing	3
NUR 500 Professional Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse	3
Summer	credits
NUR 625 Financial Management	3
NUR 530 Policy, Law and Ethics in Health Care	3
Fall	credits
NUR 510 Application and Utilization of Nursing Research	3
NUR 615 Business of Health Care	3
Intercession	credits
NUR 650 Information Systems in Health Care Nursing	3

Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings at 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.