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MSN Healthcare Leadership: Nursing at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

This program prepares students for roles that manage the delivery of nursing and health care services across diverse health care settings. Gain a strong foundation in organizational leadership principles such as budgeting, strategic planning and change management. Learn the people side of nursing leadership with content focused on the employee experience.

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Duration: 33-36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

The MSN in Healthcare Leadership requires 33 credit hours and can be completed in four semesters (full time program) or seven semesters (part time). Prepare for national certification in nursing leadership through the ANCC or AONL.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Nursing Leadership Role, Health Care Administrator, Nurse Manager, Nurse Executive.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

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