DNP Health Care Leadership & Administration

Ways to Study

Online

Health Care Leadership and Administration

The Health Care Leadership and Administration program is designed to establish an academic foundation that blends business with person-centered care—to advance health for all in a way that is purpose-driven, inclusive, and that positively impacts health care delivery and outcomes.

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Our top-ranked online HCLA program provides students with a strong foundation in systems thinking, organizational theory, human resource management, health care policy and advocacy, and leadership development. With both full-time and part-time options, the program offers flexible online courses that blend asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences.

On campus immersion experiences may be required each semester. The immersion experiences will provide students the opportunity to engage face-to-face with faculty, peers, and health care leaders during 1–5 day sessions, supporting program objectives and growth toward professional goals.

This program is designed to be flexible and convenient to complete, as students will be able to maintain current employment while enrolled. We offer tailored clinical experiences, with clinical placements in administration, leadership, quality improvement, human resource management, and integrative residency courses convenient to you, for a total of 420 clinical hours. Students will have the opportunity to complete a range of quality improvement and leadership-focused projects that are excellent resume-builders.

Carolina Nursing has a robust group of experienced, industry-leading faculty and preceptors who are focused on your success!

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A Carolina Nursing education delivers unmatched value. For two decades, U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked Carolina as one of the best values among public universities. Our nursing programs continue to earn top national rankings, reflecting our commitment to excellence and affordability. Learn more by visiting our Scholarships and Financial Aid page.