Prepare to Lead in Your Field
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.
Curriculum
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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 | 3 |