Utica College

What you'll study

Coursework was developed by experienced nursing leaders to build skills in staffing, mediation, communication, human relations, budgeting, caregiver training and coordination, and other leadership practices that support safe, high-quality nursing care. Students engage with creating a course curriculum aligned to institutional, departmental, state, accreditation, and professional standards and graduate with a portfolio demonstrating advanced understanding of leadership language and concepts.

Entry requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required for enrollment in the Certificate of Advanced Studies).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (applicants below this may be admitted at the department’s discretion with a GPA letter).
• Two letters of recommendation from a current nursing colleague or a licensed professional (RN, physician, or nurse practitioner).
• Verification of 2,000 hours of U.S. registered nurse work experience (HR-verified).
• Personal statement outlining personal and professional goals and responses to specified prompts.

Career prospects

The certificate prepares graduates for managerial, administrative and specialist roles such as Nursing Leader, Clinical Nurse Manager, Nursing Manager and Chief Nursing Officer. The program page cites an average annual salary for nursing directors of $134,440 and notes projected employment growth for medical and health services managers in federal and industry sources (figures and projections provided on the program page).

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships; prospective students should contact Utica University enrollment services or their Success Coach to discuss financial aid, employer tuition support, and other funding options.