Key information
Duration
Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
75 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cincinnati, United States
Disciplines
- Nursing
- Leadership
Overview
Outcomes
The Systems Leadership DNP online program at the University of Cincinnati equips nurses with the tools needed to strategically understand health care from different scopes and lenses, creating a broad knowledge base that propels growth within organizations.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Use analytical methods to critically appraise existing evidence to ensure the implementation and evaluation of evidence in practice and decision-making
- Design, implement and evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns and systems of care within a practice setting, health care organization, system or community
- Guide the development of a well-prepared clinical and leadership workforce
- Lead the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal and/or international health policy
- Utilize interprofessional collaboration to achieve organizational or system goals
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Systems Leadership in Healthcare
- Principles of Population Health
- Exploring the Economics of Healthcare
- Leadership in Healthcare
- Planning, Management, and Evaluation of Programs and Projects
- Human Resources in Healthcare Systems
- Strategic Leadership and Management in Healthcare Systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
General requirements
- At least one year experience working as a nurse is preferred for admission. Nurses who do not have a year of clinical experience can enter the program on a part-time basis and begin didactic courses while continuing to gain work experience.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
- CV/Resume and Personal Statement
Tuition Fees
International
Non-residents: 37,415 AUD / year (≈ 26,644 USD / year)
Out-of-State
37,415 AUD / year (≈ 26,644 USD / year)
Domestic
In-State: 20,926 AUD / year (≈ 14,902 USD / year)
Living costs
Cincinnati, United States
1,404-2,317 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
