The MSN program prepares nurses for advanced nursing practice roles and uses research-based knowledge to guide practice. in addition to training advanced practice nurses for clinical, management, and administration positions, the graduate program also offers students the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects on a wide range of topics.
The Nursing Administration and Management Program focuses on the unique issues relevant to nursing administration and management of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on organizational theory, health management and policy, leadership, financial management, performance improvement, and management of human resources.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing from AUB or its equivalent from another recognized institution
- Cumulative undergraduate average of at least 75 (GPA: 2.7) and an undergraduate average of at least 80 (GPA: 3.2) in the major field of study (nursing)
- A license to practice nursing from country of residence
- Evidence of knowledge and competence in physical assessment skills
- At least one year of work experience in nursing
Length of the program
- Full Time: two years
- Part-time: Maximum of four years
Rafic Hariri School of Nursing offers a Blended Master's Program in Nursing Administration and Management.
The course include in-class and online sessions
Regular classes at beginning and end of semesters (5 days for part-timers, 10 days for full-timers, intensive format); online sessions in between.
37 credits can be completed in 4 semesters (full time) or 6 semesters (part time).
Entry qualifications:
Meeting all the university admission requirements for graduate studies.
Having a BSN degree or its equivalent from an accredited/recognized institution.
Having a GPA of at least 2.7 with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2 in nursing major courses.
Satisfactory scores on the English Entrance Exam (EEE) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL), as per AUB requirements for graduate studies.
License to practice nursing from country of residence.
Two years of work experience in nursing.