Master of Nursing (Executive Leadership)

About the course

Designed for practising registered nurses, this Master of Nursing (Executive Leadership) develops advanced leadership and management capability for senior roles across diverse healthcare settings. Delivered online and typically undertaken part-time over two semesters, it supports you to formalise specialist knowledge through a research project with academic supervision. This is a Master coursework program in Nursing focused on executive leadership. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to progress into senior nursing leadership and management positions across hospitals, community and aged-care services, and broader health organisations. The program supports capability in leading teams, collaborating across professions, and using evidence to guide quality practice and service improvement. Career pathways may include nurse unit manager, clinical nurse leader, nurse educator/manager roles, and executive nursing leadership roles. This is a Master coursework qualification in Nursing.

Entry requirements

Registered Nurse with a previous degree in Nursing (or equivalent) and a minimum of one year relevant post-registration nursing experience.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)