The MSN program combines a contemporary core curriculum with an interdisciplinary specialty track in nursing and health services management. The MSN/MBA dual degree program will give students a breadth of knowledge and skills in business management needed to perform effectively and creatively at the business and clinical interface of contemporary healthcare organizations.
MSN/MBA
The School of Nursing and the Division of Business have joined together to offer a dual degree program leading to two separate graduate degrees: a master of science in nursing (MSN) and a master of business administration (MBA).
The program of study for the dual degree allows students to earn the two individual master’s degrees simultaneously. The students are enrolled and taking courses in both programs concurrently, respecting the prerequisites of each program. The dual degree can be completed in 58 credits and in approximately 35 months of full-time study.
Build a Better Foundation
A key component and required prerequisite course in the MSN/MBA dual degree program is the Accelerated Business Foundations course. This course is designed for students who do not have a business background or for students who are interested in a refresher prior to starting their MBA. It offers an overview in accounting, finance, management, marketing, law, and economics.
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MSN Core Curriculum
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 5005
NUR 505
Nursing Knowledge and Practice
3
NUR 5105
NUR 515
Translating and Integrating Evidence Into Practice
3
NUR 5302
NUR 532
Health Care Policy and Advocacy
3
NUR 6400
NUR 640
Leadership and Management
3
MSN in Nursing and Health Services Management Concentration
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 6001
NUR 601
Technology: Methods and Tools for Graduate Study
1
NUR 6207
NUR 627
Financial Management
3
HCL 6105
HCL 615
Business Dynamics of Healthcare
3
HCL 6305
HCL 635
Managing Human Capital in Healthcare
3
HCL 6500
HCL 650
Information Systems in Healthcare and Nursing
3
HCL 6600
HCL 660
Global Perspectives in Healthcare Management
3
NUR 7006
NUR 706
Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum I
3
NUR 7007
NUR 707
Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum II
3
MBA Core Curriculum
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 6000
BUS 600
Managerial Finance and Data Analysis
3
BUS 6100
BUS 610
Globalization and Social Responsibility
3
BUS 6200
BUS 620
Leadership and Teamwork
3
BUS 6300
BUS 630
Current Events – Impact on the Economy
3
BUS 6400
BUS 640
Cases and Readings in Strategic Management
3
MBA in Healthcare Leadership Concentration
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 5001
BUS 501
Accelerated Business Foundations
3
BUS 5002
BUS 502
Excel Foundations for the MBA
3
ACC 6002
ACC 602
Accounting for Managers
3
HCL 6205
HCL 625
Budgeting in Healthcare
3
HCL 6405
HCL 645
Healthcare Operations Management
3
Plan of Study for a Fall Start September – December Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 6001
NUR 601
Technology: Methods and Tools for Graduate Study
1
NUR 5005
NUR 505
Nursing Knowledge and Practice
3
NUR 6400
NUR 640
Leadership and Management
3
January – March Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 5001
BUS 501
Accelerated Business Foundations
3
BUS 5002
BUS 502
Excel Foundations for the MBA
3
March – June Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 5105
NUR 515
Translating and Integrating Evidence into Practice
3
ACC 6002
ACC 602
Accounting for Managers
3
July – September Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
HCL 6405
HCL 645
Healthcare Operations Management
3
HCL 6305
HCL 635
Managing Human Capital in Healthcare
3
September – December Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
HCL 6105
HCL 615
Business Dynamics of Healthcare
3
January – March Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 6000
BUS 600
Managerial Finance and Data Analysis
3
BUS 6100
BUS 610
Globalization and Social Responsibility
3
March – June Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 6300
BUS 630
Current Events – Impact on the Economy
3
HCL 6205
HCL 625
Budgeting in Healthcare
3
NUR 6207
NUR 627
Financial Management
3
July – September Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 6200
BUS 620
Leadership and Teamwork
3
BUS 6400
BUS 640
Strategic Management Practicum
3
September – December Year 3
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
No courses
January – March Year 3
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 5302
NUR 532
Health Care Policy and Advocacy
3
HCL 6500
HCL 650
Information Systems in Healthcare and Nursing
3
HCL 6600
HCL 660
Global Perspectives in Healthcare Management
3
March-June Year 3
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 7006
NUR 706
Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum I
3
July-September Year 3
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 7007
NUR 707
Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum II
3
Plan of Study for a Winter Start January – March Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 6001
NUR 601
Technology: Methods and Tools for Graduate Study
1
BUS 5001
BUS 501
Accelerated Business Foundations
3
BUS 5002
BUS 502
Excel Foundations for the MBA
3
March – June Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
ACC 6002
ACC 602
Accounting for Managers
3
NUR 5105
NUR 515
Translating and Integrating Evidence into Practice
3
July – September Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
HCL 6405
HCL 645
Healthcare Operations Management
3
HCL 6305
HCL 635
Managing Human Capital in Healthcare
3
September – December Year 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 6400
NUR 640
Leadership and Management
3
HCL 61005
HCL 615
Business Dynamics of Healthcare
3
January – March Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 6000
BUS 600
Managerial Finance and Data Analysis
3
BUS 6100
BUS 610
Globalization and Social Responsibility
3
March – June Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 6300
BUS 630
Current Events – Impact on the Economy
3
HCL 6205
HCL 625
Budgeting in Healthcare
3
NUR 6207
NUR 627
Financial Management
3
July – September Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
BUS 6200
BUS 620
Leadership and Teamwork
3
BUS 6400
BUS 640
Strategic Management Practicum
3
September – December Year 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 5005
NUR 505
Nursing Knowledge and Practice
3
January – March Year 3
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
HCL 6500
HCL 650
Information Systems in Healthcare and Nursing
3
HCL 6600
HCL 660
Global Perspectives in Healthcare Management
3
NUR 5302
NUR 532
Health Care Policy and Advocacy
3
March – June Year 3
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 7006
NUR 706
Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum I
3
July – September Year 3
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 7007
NUR 707
Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum II
