Nutrition – Innovative Leadership

The Master of Science in Nutrition – Innovative Leadership is designed to facilitate the development of advanced leadership knowledge and skills with the focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Course work applies comprehensive learning opportunities for exploring innovative strategies in the various areas of nutrition and dietetics. Graduates of the MSN-IL will position themselves to assume leadership roles within management, entrepreneurship, and use of technology to advance professional practice.

Program Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in Nutrition Innovative Leadership is to facilitate the development of advanced leadership knowledge, skills, and attitude of dietetics professionals, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. The program is designed to offer comprehensive instruction and applied learning opportunities to prepare graduates to serve in leadership and management capacities to meet the evolving demands of the nutrition and dietetics industry, drive impactful change, and add value to their organizations and careers.

Program Goals

1. Understand the different leadership skills that promote innovation in dietetics organizations and entrepreneurship.
2. Recognize ethical management strategies in the nutrition and dietetics industry that contribute to organizational and entrepreneurial success.
3. Examine different strategies to enhance productivity and create transformative outcomes for a dietetics organization.

Gain Job-Ready Skills for a Nutrition Leadership Career:

• Advanced leadership and organizational management principles
• Communication strategies for health and nutrition organizations
• Public health nutrition and dietetics management
• Conflict management and negotiation skills
• Digital marketing for nutrition professionals
• Emerging trends in nutrition and allied health
• Technology-driven organizational transformation
• Capstone applied leadership project
• Cultural competence in leading diverse teams
• Entrepreneurial skills for nutrition-related ventures

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With online learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and ensures availability of classroom space. Applications for Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.

Credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcript directly from the previous institution by the end of a student’s first semester. Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete at least one third of the credit hours required for any graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree through instruction offered by Keiser University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum one third of a program at any time through the University. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from all former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Keiser University does not make any blanket assurances or guarantees regarding the acceptance or transferability of credits from other institutions. Each credit evaluation is conducted on a caseby-case basis in accordance with university policy.

Keiser University may accept transfer credits from a college or university recognized by the by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Coursework must be equivalent in content, level, and credit hours to the corresponding Keiser University course/s.

Qualified, accepted master’s degree seeking students may transfer a maximum of 12 graduate level credits, but no more than two-thirds of the total credit hours (whichever is less), required for the program unless otherwise specified by a programmatic accreditor.

Acceptable courses will be equivalent to a B grade or higher unless otherwise specified by programmatic requirements. Courses represented with a Pass or Satisfactory grade may be transferable at the discretion of the program chair and/or appropriate program Dean.

Keiser University publishes this program as 30.0 graduate semester credit hours, approximately 20 months in length (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).

Career Pathways in Nutrition

Graduates of Keiser University’s Master of Science in Nutrition Innovative Leadership are prepared to pursue careers across health administration, sports and fitness education, food service, and organizational leadership. This graduate program strengthens students’ ability to remain competitive, qualify for leadership and management roles, and leverage in-depth business knowledge across a broad range of professional contexts.

• Nutrition consultant
• Dietitian in a healthcare organization
• Food service management leader
• Nutrition entrepreneur
• Public health nutrition specialist
• Sports nutrition professional
• Healthcare administrator
• Wellness coach or educator
• Organizational development leader in health and wellness settings

Although Keiser University provides employment placement assistance, it cannot promise or guarantee employment.

Keiser University’s Master of Science in Nutrition Innovative Leadership prepares professionals to advance their careers through graduate-level study and applied leadership development. With flexible online delivery and a curriculum grounded in nutrition science, business knowledge, and organizational leadership, this program aligns with your goals whether you are pursuing roles in healthcare administration, food service management, public health, or nutrition entrepreneurship. Keiser provides the academic rigor, faculty mentorship, and practical training needed to make a lasting contribution to the field of nutrition and the communities you serve.