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Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Leadership

If you have a graduate degree in nursing and want to work in systems leadership roles in healthcare, this post-graduate program was designed to help you achieve your goal. With the Health Systems Leadership Certificate program at Indiana Wesleyan University, you can build on your knowledge, skills, and professional experience in nursing while developing new leadership and administrative proficiencies. Discover how IWU helps Health Systems Leadership Certificate students build the confidence to lead and the knowledge to transform healthcare settings with this flexible, 100% online program. 

Why Pursue My Health Systems Leadership Graduate Certificate at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your health systems leadership certificate online at IWU. This accredited degree program is taught by faculty with experience making an impact in healthcare. We also provide student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this health systems leadership program. Our approach to online learning allows busy professionals and parents to continue their careers without putting their current lives on hold. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career.

What Will I Learn in This Health Systems Leadership Program?

The courses in this health systems leadership program are designed to help students combine the art of science in nursing to lead and innovate in healthcare settings. Online course materials are delivered through virtual reality, video discussion, concept maps, demo videos, and other tech-driven applications. Course topics cover transformative leadership, collaborative leadership, systems leadership, and more.   

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Mission Statement

Guided by the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Indiana Wesleyan University Nursing develops culturally aware nurse professionals equipped to change the world as leaders, scholars, and servants within their communities.

Tuition & Aid

19 Credit Hours

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$595/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You'll Study

The curriculum for this graduate certificate in health systems leadership covers how to:

  • Integrate knowledge of the art and science of leadership and nursing into the role of a nursing leader
  • Create an environment that fosters a person-centered approach to nursing leadership.
  • Lead systems to enhance population health
  • Integrate biblical principles into your professional goals and decision-making

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

HSL-513,HSL-680,HSL-680P,HSL-682,HSL-682P,HSL-684,HSL-684P,HSL-686,HSL-686P

After Graduation

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Potential Careers

  • Director of Nursing
  • Chief Nurse Executive
  • Nurse Manager

Work in Various Industries

  • Industries

Program FAQs

This program does not require traditional clinicals. However, students complete practicum experiences integrated into select courses, allowing them to apply leadership concepts in real-world healthcare settings.
The Health Systems Leadership Post-Master’s Certificate is 100% online with no in-person residency requirements. Students complete required practicum hours within their professional or approved workplace settings.
Courses are typically eight weeks in length, allowing students to focus on one subject at a time while maintaining a manageable schedule.
Students take one course at a time in a structured format. This approach helps working professionals balance coursework with career and personal responsibilities.
Students generally progress through the program with a consistent peer group. While not self-paced, the program encourages collaboration through discussion boards, group assignments, and peer engagement opportunities.
Courses are delivered in an asynchronous format. Students are not required to log in at specific times, allowing flexibility to complete coursework around their schedules.
Students should expect to dedicate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week to coursework, including readings, assignments, and discussions.
This is not a self-paced program. Students follow a structured schedule with weekly deadlines. However, the asynchronous format allows flexibility in when coursework is completed within each week.
Most students complete the Health Systems Leadership Post-Master’s Certificate in approximately nine months.
Yes. The program typically offers three start dates per year: January, May, and August.
After enrollment, students work with their enrollment counselor until their program begins. Prior to the start date, students are assigned an academic advisor who supports onboarding, course engagement, and overall success. The student success team also provides resources to ensure a smooth transition into online learning.
IWU provides comprehensive support services, including dedicated academic advising, tutoring, writing support, library resources, and IT assistance. Students also have access to career services for resume development and career coaching, as well as chaplain support for spiritual care.
Students can contact the financial aid office by phone at 765-677-2516 or by email at IWUFinAid@indwes.edu. Most inquiries receive a response within 48 hours.
Transfer credits are not accepted for this certificate program.
Professional experience is not awarded for academic credit in this program.
Yes. Students complete practicum experiences alongside four courses, totaling approximately 260 hours. These practicums are typically completed within the student’s workplace or an approved professional setting, allowing immediate application of leadership skills.
Indiana Wesleyan University has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare education. This program integrates leadership development with a Christ-centered approach, equipping students to lead with both professional excellence and ethical integrity. Students also benefit from locked-in tuition rates, ensuring no cost increases throughout the program.
Yes. Christian faith is integrated throughout the program, with faculty teaching from a biblical worldview and providing spiritual support alongside academic instruction.

Program Requirements

An individual with a Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by both the ED and CHEA and national nursing programmatic accreditation (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA):

  • May apply to complete a post graduate certificate in a masters nursing major for which they do not already hold a degree.
  • Must meet masters nursing admission requirements for the major program.
  • Must submit an official transcript showing completion of a masters or doctoral degree in nursing.
  • A criminal history background check (at the student's expense) must be completed upon admission to any track of the Masters Nursing program. A criminal background check must be completed within six weeks following the start of the program. Upon request, documentation of background checks, required health information, immunization information, drug screening results, and other required information may be provided to healthcare facilities where the student will be completing clinical/practicum requirements as part of their required course of study. Progression in the program is dependent on the results of the reports.

To assist in the decision-making process, the Division of Masters Nursing reserves the right to require the applicant to interview.

Acceptance into any Masters Nursing program will remain valid for a period of 18 months.

Prerequisite requirements for HSL-513 and HSL-680 courses are waived.

  • Successful completion of the specific curriculum as described below.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

Accreditation

  • Successful completion of the specific curriculum as described below.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

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Discover the way ahead and pursue your goal of a leadership role in the dynamic, growing field of healthcare. Contact us today to learn more about this online post-graduate certificate in health systems leadership program at IWU!

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