Dual MSN Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Management or Master of Business Administration
Students choosing the executive concentration may wish to earn a dual degree. There are two options; a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MSN) and a Master of Science in Management (MSM) with the Health Care Administration (HCA) focus; or a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MSN) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with the Health Care Administration (HCA) focus.
Admission, progression, and graduation requirements are a coordinated effort between the Colleges of Health Professions and the College of Business. Students should initially contact the MSN Leadership program chair for entry into these options and pre-program course sequencing. The dual degree program is 51 credits; however, the MSN/MBA program has specific prerequisite requirements. Students will need to make an appointment with the College of Business at (302) 356-2488 to review their transcripts to determine if any pre-requisites were met in undergraduate coursework, however, students remain under the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences' graduate program chair for advisement.
MSN with MBA-HCA (51 Credits, 17 courses)
Both degrees must be conferred at the same time during one enrollment.
A list of prerequisite courses may be obtained from either the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences or the College of Business Graduate Programs.
MSN Leadership Courses (24 Credits)
| MSN 6500 | Leadership Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MSN 6502 | Contemporary Concepts in Advanced Practice Roles | 3 |
| MSN 6608 | Evidence Based Practice in the Health Professions | 3 |
| MSN 6612 | Nurse Executive Seminar I | 3 |
| MSN 6646 | Philosophy and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Roles | 3 |
| MSN 7710 | Integrative Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment (for Nurse Leaders) | 3 |
| MSN 7741 | Politics and Policy in the Healthcare System | 3 |
| MSN 7750 | Enhancing Health Equity: Teaching, Technology and Social Determinants | 3 |
Final Capstone Courses (6 Credits)
All MSN core courses need to be completed prior to registering for the capstone courses.
MBA- HCA Courses (21 Credits)
MSN and MSM-HCA (51 Credits, 17 Courses)
Both degrees must be conferred at the same time during one enrollment.
A list of prerequisite courses may be obtained from either the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences or the College of Business Graduate Programs.
MSN Leadership Courses (24 Credits)
| MSN 6500 | Leadership Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MSN 6502 | Contemporary Concepts in Advanced Practice Roles | 3 |
| MSN 6608 | Evidence Based Practice in the Health Professions | 3 |
| MSN 6612 | Nurse Executive Seminar I | 3 |
| MSN 6646 | Philosophy and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Roles | 3 |
| MSN 7710 | Integrative Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment (for Nurse Leaders) | 3 |
| MSN 7741 | Politics and Policy in the Healthcare System | 3 |
| MSN 7750 | Enhancing Health Equity: Teaching, Technology and Social Determinants | 3 |
Final Capstone Courses
All MSN core courses need to be completed prior to registering for the capstone courses.
MSM-HCA Courses (21 Credits)