Overview

The Nursing Leadership programme from Northeastern University prepares future nurse leaders to advance their careers and improve care, integrating advanced evidence-based clinical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, healthcare innovation, fiscal responsibility, and leadership principles.

The programme combines theory-focused content and experiential learning in diverse healthcare environments to examine healthcare services and quality, organizational systems analysis, fiscal responsibility, and strategies for student and peer evaluation and mentorship. Students graduate ready to take on heightened responsibilities and become the next generation of invaluable leaders.

Career opportunities

Nursing leaders with advanced degrees are in demand as:

Educators

Nurse managers

Nurse executives and officers

Clinical and nursing professors

Quality improvement specialists

Patient safety innovators

Nurse faculty

Unit leaders

Program directors

Industry leaders

Community leaders

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology and Population Health

Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice

Health Assessment

Healthcare Finance and Marketing

Health Policy and Law

Health Informatics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited program

US RN Licensure

Minimum GPA of 3.0 from all prior degrees/academic study, with grades of B or better required in all nursing courses

At least 1 to 2 years of clinical experience in leadership/management/unit supervision, or education/clinical student mentorship

A professional resumé/curriculum vitae

TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English.

Submission of all academic transcripts. Please note that transcripts from outside of the U.S. will require a course-by-course evaluation from WES or ECE.

Statement of purpose/essay

2 letters of recommendation (academic and professional)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48645 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48645 USD / year

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In-State

48645 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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