Nursing (MSN-SIM), Master of Science Degree - Strategic Innovation Management Track
Program Location: Los Angeles Campus Only
Program Semester Credits: 39
Program Length: 3 Semesters – 60 weeks
This track will focus on health informatics and innovation management which includes culture and environment, strategy, innovation practice and the personal traits, beliefs and attitudes of managers, to ensure organizational sustainability. The graduate of this track will use data to improve health outcomes, manage health holistically addressing global health issues, ensure connectivity, lower healthcare costs and deliver value. This track is a new perspective on nursing management, and it is not intended to replace the more traditional MBA or HCA preparation for administrative roles. American Nurses Credential Center offers certification in informatics.
MSN with Strategic Innovation Management Track Curriculum
Core Nursing Courses
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3.0 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3.0 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | 3.0 |
| NURS 690A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 690B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Strategic Innovation Management Courses
| HCM 530 | Information Systems for Health Care Programs | 3.0 |
| NURS 670 | Innovation in Nursing Healthcare Systems | 3.0 |
| NURS 671 | Global Health Experience | 3.0 |
| NURS 672 | Data Management in Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 673 | Legal and Social Issues in Health Informatics | 3.0 |
| NURS 674 | Creation and Application of Health Knowledge | 3.0 |
| NURS 675L | Health Systems Lab | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21.0 |
Program Credit Distribution
MSN with Strategic Innovation Management Track
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Core Nursing Semester Credits:
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18.0
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Strategic Innovation Management Track Semester Credits:
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21.0
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Total Program Semester Credits:
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39.0
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MSN with Strategic Innovation Management Track Program Costs
For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.