Overview
Create a long-term, real-world impact in the healthcare field.
Do you feel called to a life of leadership and influence? If you’ve obtained a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, you’re eligible for our post-graduate certificate in Health Systems Leadership.
This program is designed to develop healthcare system leaders who are ethical, effective, efficient, and innovative in meeting evolving industry needs. Upon completing the certificate, nurses are prepared to advance their careers and become transformative world changers. When you pursue a post-graduate certificate at IWU, you get:
- 100% online courses in health systems leadership
- Flexibility in scheduling and program speed
- Caring faculty who will provide hands-on, real-world experience
Did you know? IWU offers other health systems leadership programs, too. Find one that fits you!
- Associate to Master of Science in Nursing (ASN-MSN)
A fast-paced, rigorous program for nursing professionals who want a seamless path to a master’s degree. - MSN Health Systems Leadership
Provides an academic master's degree experience that prepares students to be transformative nurse leaders and world-changers. - MSN Health Systems Leadership (Post-MBA)
An accelerated program for those who have already completed their MBA degree.
You’ll Learn 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.
TUITION
20 Total
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. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and employer reimbursement.
COURSES
Here is the list of courses required to complete the program. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles. For further information, feel free to contact us.
8 Courses
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence.
REQUIREMENTS
Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
- 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.
- 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 18 months.
Unclassified Admission
Applicants who do not desire to seek a master's degree may enroll in graduate nursing courses as unclassified students. Please contact us for more information.
- Acceptance into any masters nursing program will remain valid for 18 months.
PGC Admission Requirements
- To enter the Post Master’s certificate, Health Systems Leadership, the student must have a completed MSN degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Practicum
Practice is an essential component of the graduate nursing program. Practicum courses offer students the opportunity to develop and integrate the knowledge and skills necessary for evidence-based advanced practice. If required by the facility, cost for placement is the responsibility of the student.- Students in the Health Systems Leadership program must complete a minimum of 260 hours of onsite supervised practicum. Student must receive permission from the practicum location prior to start of practicum hours.
- Students must maintain an active license in the state where practicum requirements are completed.
- All RN licenses must remain unencumbered throughout the program.
NOTE: Students must meet all practicum agency requirements. Students in any nursing major may be required to undergo drug testing in order to successfully complete practicum requirements.
Completion Requirements
- 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.
START DATES
The Health Systems Leadership Post Master's Degree Certificate at Indiana Wesleyan University has many convenient starts throughout the year. Listed below are the next available starts. If you don’t see a start that fits your schedule, connect with our enrollment team to see more future starts.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
The post-graduate APRN certificate program at Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). IWU is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
*Effective 07-01-2023 through 06-30-2024