Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration Online

This MSN program is tailored for students seeking a chief nurse, director or executive position, but is also beneficial for RNs interested in other roles. Coursework includes management theory, practice and policy — as well as marketing and informatics.
Program Overview
Get to know our 100% online MSN in Nursing Administration program.
Lamar University is proud to offer an online master’s degree in nursing administration, a popular degree choice for many post-baccalaureate nursing students around the country. Designed to deepen your clinical, theoretical and research skills, our Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration online allows you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to assume more of a primary care role as healthcare reform creates greater demand for access to quality care.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable program tuition.
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration. Our tuition is affordable, and can be paid by the course.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Calendar
Important dates you need to know.
Our Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
Upcoming Start Dates:
8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Summer I | 05/31/2022 | 05/09/2022 | 05/16/2022 | 05/23/2022 | 08/04/2022 |
Fall 1 | 08/22/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 10/14/2022 |
Fall 2 | 10/19/2022 | 09/28/2022 | 10/05/2022 | 10/10/2022 | 12/06/2022 |
Admissions
Being admitted to our online MSN in Nursing Administration program.
The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online Application
Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online.
Official Transcripts
Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended.

3.0 GPA
GPA of 3.0 (or last 60 hours can be evaluated). No GRE or MAT required.
Current RN License
Submit documentation of your current, unencumbered, state-issued nursing license.
- Complete online application and pay a one-time application fee of $25
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- GPA of 3.0 overall or higher (or for the last 60 hours of college coursework). This includes any graduate hours that may have been acquired.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and/or ACEN
- Current unencumbered, verifiable Registered Nurse (RN) license from any state in the United States covered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
- College statistics course with a grade of “C” or better. Conditional admission without statistics course but must be completed prior to MSNC 5311 (Nursing Research). Students are strongly recommended to repeat college statistics if they have not had it within the past five years.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online AdmissionsPO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require or college community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.
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Courses
A look at the MSN in Nursing Administration online curriculum.
Lamar University’s nursing administration degree online consists of 37 credit hours, 22 of which are specific to the nursing administration track.
*Price includes distance learning fee.
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