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The Health Care Systems Master's of Science in Nursing program prepares students to become advanced practice leaders in Administration, Education, Informatics, or Outcomes Management.

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Administration

A Master's of Science in Nursing with a focus in Administration prepares students with advanced knowledge and skills in the management, organization, and delivery of systems of care, with emphasis on human and financial resource management.

Education

A Master's of Science in Nursing with a focus in Education prepares students with advanced knowledge and skills in teaching and nursing education to fill roles in patient education, staff development, or academic settings.

Informatics

A Master's of Science in Nursing with a focus in Informatics prepares students with in-depth knowledge and skills in information management and processing principles to support data, information, and knowledge needs in the practice of nursing.

Outcomes Management

A Master's of Science in Nursing with a focus in Outcomes Management prepares students with advanced skills in managing patient and systems outcomes, emphasizing quality and performance improvement, outcomes measurement, and introducing practice innovations.

Upon entry to the program, students choose one of these four areas of focus for their graduate study based on their personal experiences and career goals.