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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Leadership View 84 other PhDs in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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