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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Plan of Study: 8-Week Semester
Year 1, Fall 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6001 | Technology: Methods & Tools for Graduate Study | 1 | |
| BUS 5001 | Accelerated Business Foundations | 3 | |
| BUS 5002 | Excel Foundations for the MBA | 3 |
Year 1, Fall 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL 6105 | Business Dynamics of Healthcare | 3 | |
| ACC 6002 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
Year 1, Spring 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 5105 | Translating and Integrating Evidence into Practice | 3 | |
| BUS 6000 | Managerial Finance and Data Analysis | 3 |
Year 1, Spring 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL 6600 | Global Perspectives in Healthcare Management | 3 | |
| HCL 6205 | Budgeting in Healthcare | 3 |
Year 1, Summer 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL 6305 | Managing Human Capital in Healthcare | 3 | |
| HCL 6605 | Design Thinking in Healthcare | 3 |
Year 2, Fall 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL 6405 | Healthcare Operations Management | 3 | |
| NUR 5005 | Nursing Knowledge and Practice | 3 |
Year 2, Fall 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6400 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
Year 2, Spring 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL 6500 | Information Systems in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 | |
| BUS 6100 | Globalization and Social Responsibility | 3 |
Year 2, Spring 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 5302 | Health Care Policy and Advocacy | 3 | |
| BUS 6300 | Current Events – Impact on the Economy | 3 |
Year 2, Summer 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6801 | Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum I | 3 |
Year 2, Summer 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6802 | Nursing and Health Services Management Practicum II | 3 |
Year 3, Fall 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 6200 | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 | |
| BUS 6400 | Strategic Management Practicum | 3 |