| Format:
Online
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| Curriculum:
6 courses
(five theory and one residency) |
| Language:
English |
| Duration:
1 years (Full time)
2 years (Part time)
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| Next Start Date:
January 2026 |
| Fees:
$520/credit
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The Online GDN at the American University of Beirut is a postgraduate level program that offers advanced education and training for graduates and working nurses seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in healthcare administration to obtain a challenging management position.
It is a one year, fully online program offered by the Hariri School of Nursing, recognized among the top nursing schools in the region. The School's BSN and MSN programs were the first outside the United States to receive accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The diploma is delivered by faculty members renowned for their research, clinical expertise, innovative teaching strategies, and contributions to professional practice.
It will support the unique needs of working nurses, who wants to advance their career while continuing to work full time.
The GDN can by itself act as a solid foundation to pursue the Masters in Nursing Administration and Management, or it can act as a “stand alone" degree.
Admission Requirements
- BSN degree or its equivalent from an accredited/recognized institution.
- GPA of at least 3, with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3 in nursing major courses.
- Satisfactory scores on the English Entrance Exam (EEE) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as per AUB admission requirements for graduate studies.
- License to practice nursing from country of residence.
- Two years of work experience in nursing
- Lebanese applicants are required to submit a Good Standing letter issued by the Lebanese Order of Nurses (ONL).
- Palestinian applicants are required to submit a Good Standing letter issued by the Lebanese Order of Nurses (ONL).
Who Should Apply?
- BSN nurses seeking a post-bachelor’s qualification leading to a potential MSN
- MSN graduates of other tracks (e.g. adult care) who are seeking administrative positions and want to get administrative competencies without having to invest in a second MSN degree.
Curriculum
The online diploma requires 13 graduate credits. These credits include five concentration courses (12cr) and a practicum (1cr)
Students can register 6 credits per semester and finish in one year
Fall
| NURS 507
| Essentials of Nursing Administration and Management | 2 |
| NURS 531 | Practical Applications of Budgeting in Nursing | 1 |
| NURS 520 | Managing Quality with Teams | 3 |
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Spring | NURS 525 | Leadership Theories and Applications for Nurse Managers | 3 |
| NURS 533 | Advanced Health and Nursing Informatics | 3 |
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Summer | NURS 508A | Residency in Nursing Administration | 1
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