The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Systems Leadership is designed for nurses and healthcare professionals who desire to acquire or expand upon existing management skills to move into leadership positions. The certificate will help nurses and health professionals understand the essential elements of business acumen in finance, economics, systems thinking, strategic planning and governance in leading and managing others in a healthcare organization.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the “Details” tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 12 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this graduate certificate is to prepare nurses and healthcare professionals to become managers, supervisors and administrators with the skills required to effectively lead specialty units, departments, and organizations in the healthcare industry. Skills to be acquired include fiscal basics in budgeting, department/line management, staffing, ethical decision-making, population, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) responsive service delivery and point-of-care management.
Student Learning Outcomes
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Admission requirements include the following:
Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
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International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.