MSN/MBA - Dual Degree (Nursing Administration/Business Administration)
The MSN/MBA is a dual degree resulting in Master of Science in Nursing (with a major in Nursing Administration) and a Master of Business Administration. The 60-credit degree will include 30 credits from Nursing and 30 credits coming from Business. The MSN/MBA is designed to meet the worldwide need for principle centered nursing leaders with strong fiscal knowledge and skill. Written problem analysis is required throughout the program, as is the development of presentation skills.
The Nursing curriculum uses American Organization of Nurse Executive Competencies as a focus. A Portfolio is developed using these competencies as a framework. The Business courses focus on economics, accounting, and organizational development as well as significant leadership and management skills.
Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership/administrative roles within a variety of health care settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for certification by nursing administration credentialing bodies.
Progression Policy:
- All Business courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
- GNUR-513A, GNUR-510, and GNUR-530 must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
- NRA-670, NRA-671, NRA-672, NRA-673, NRA-676, NRA-678, and GNUR-513B must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
- Failure to successfully complete any Nursing course will result in immediate withdrawal from the program until the course is repeated and a satisfactory grade is earned.
- Students must complete the MSN/MBA Program within five years of matriculation.
Dual Degree (MSN/MBA) - Program of Study
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to continue in the program.
Nursing Administration Courses
| GNUR-501 | Evidence Based Communication | 3 |
| GNUR-513A | Professional Development for Advanced Practice - A | 1 |
| NRA-670 | Interdisciplinary Professional Development | 3 |
| GNUR-510 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| GNUR-530 | Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NRA-671 | Professional Role Development for the Nurse Administrator | 3 |
| NRA-672 | Management of Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| NRA-673 | Nursing Leadership and Human Resources | 3 |
| NRA-676 | Organization and Finance of Healthcare | 3 |
| NRA-678 | Advanced Nursing Management | 5 |
| GNUR-513B | Professional Development for Advanced Practice - B | 1 |
Business Administration Courses
| MGMT-500 | Applied Management Theory | 3 |
| STAT-535 | Statistics for Business Decision-Making | 3 |
| HCAD-513 | Healthcare Principles and Policies | 3 |
| MGMT-512 | Ethical and Legal Aspects of Management | 3 |
| COMM-515 | Decision-Making and Essential Business Communication | 3 |
| MGMT-532 | Leadership and Organizational Change | 3 |
| FINC-525 | Accounting and Finance for Managers | 3 |
| ECON-511 | Business Economics | 3 |
| ACCT-510 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT-522 | Business Strategy and Policy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
