POST-MASTER’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (MSNTL-C)

You enjoy improving outcomes. You have a passion for solving organizational problems. You work well on interdisciplinary teams. You inspire others through example. If you have completed your MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) and want to broaden your knowledge base in preparation for a leadership role or doctoral study, this PostMaster’s Transformational Leadership Certificate Track is designed for you. The goal of the Transformational Leadership concentration is to transform you personally and professionally. Throughout the track, you will interact with a variety of multidisciplinary representatives to explore best practices. You will develop, test, and evaluate ideas relevant to nursing practice, along with critically examining concepts and theories in relation to leadership. These skills will help you as you systematize moral, ethical, spiritual, and professional concepts into your sphere of influence to lead change within the healthcare environment. Business skills have been integrated into the curriculum to give you a competitive edge and provide a solid foundation for entry into an advanced nursing practice leadership role. Upon completion of this certificate track, you will have acquired skills to better advocate for others, promote positive change, improve outcomes, and effectively collaborate within the interprofessional team.

Length of program

May be completed in 24-32 weeks. This track allows you to either complete two business courses from the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) core and then transfer them towards an MBA degree in the future, or puts you on the path to earn one of the following certificates* in addition to the Post-Master’s Transformational Leadership certificate: MBA Core, Leadership, Non-Profit Management, Corporate Communications

Who should apply?

A typical candidate for this track includes a nurse who has completed a master’s degree in nursing and is interested in advancing their nursing leadership skills and business acumen. Candidates for the Post-Master’s certificate in Transformational Leadership are looking to improve their communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills, advance their understanding of decision making, healthcare finance, and budgeting. Candidates are also interested in improving both patient and organizational outcomes and desire to create change within the healthcare environment.

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION: ETHICAL LEADERSHIP (ED.D.)

This program features case studies on managing change, networking with other leaders and the opportunity to solve specific problems facing your organization. With the Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership, you will explore leadership paradigms and develop a framework for how ethics, values and cultural influences transform society. This degree enables you to apply expertise to the study of ethics, leadership, and change management to strategically interact with other thought leaders to make an impact in your professional setting.

Degree features and objectives: Online curriculum designed to create community through discussion and interactive assignments; Networking with other community leaders; Case studies on managing change and providing ethical leadership principles within organizations; The opportunity to solve any specific problems facing your organization; Individualized support services and tutoring for the online student.

Length of program

May be completed in as little as 32 months

Who should apply?

This program serves professionals in a variety of fields including but not limited to, For-profit and Nonprofit settings, Public Service, Education, Business, Ministry, Healthcare, and Military.