Program Overview
The Nursing - Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization at South Dakota State University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nursing - Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Brookings, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing - Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Nursing Practice \x96 Introduction to Roles and Issues
- Research Methods for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Health Policy, Legislation, Economics and Ethics
- Cultural Competence in Health Care
- Transformational Leadership in Nursing
- Health Operations and Financial Management for Nurse Managers
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
- Nurse Administrator: Practicum
- Advanced Nursing Practice \x96 Introduction to Roles and Issues
- Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan - Application to Advanced Practice Nursing
- Research Methods for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan
- CNL I: Improvement Science: A Microsystem Approach
- CNL II: Clinical Immersion and Capstone Project
- Health Policy, Legislation, Economics and Ethics
- Cultural Competence in Health Care
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
- Health Operations and Financial Management for Nurse Managers
- Pharmacotherapeutics: Application to Advanced Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program with an upper division major in nursing with a \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 average (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system).
- Current licensure as an RN or eligibility for licensure.
- Professional nursing liability insurance.
- 1500 hours of documented nursing practice experience prior to first clinical lab/practicum (N631).
- Completed approved statistical methods course with a grade of \xc2\x91C\xc2\x92 or higher within the past 5 years.
- Completed application to the Graduate Nursing program. These documents can be obtained at Graduate Nursing Program.
- FBI background check. Drug screening.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact South Dakota State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Brookings, United States
South Dakota State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months