Joint MSN/MBA

Registered nurses interested in obtaining an MBA as well as an MSN have the opportunity to pursue a joint degree at Lewis. Degree requirements for the joint program may vary significantly from the information provided in this catalog. Contact either the executive director of the MBA program or the Director of the Department of Graduate Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions for information and program requirements.

The dual degree program Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration is based on the MSN and MBA curricula. The credit hour requirement for the MSN program is 36-39 semester hours. Requirement for the MBA program is 27 hours. The dual degree total credit hour requirement is 63-66 semester credit hours.

NOTE: The MSN/MBA curriculum and sequence of courses are subject to change without notice or obligation. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions for current information.

MSN/MBA Nursing administration (63-66)

I. MSN Core Courses (18)

30-522Human Diversity and Social Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing

3

30-523Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice

3

30-524Advanced Nursing Research

3

30-528Program Planning and Evaluation

3

30-527Healthcare Information Management

3

30-503Strategic Directions in Healthcare

3

II. MBA Core Courses (27)

Phase I - Required Foundation Courses (12)

65-520Fundamentals of the Business Enterprise

3

59-650Healthcare Management Operations and Accounting

3

59-660Healthcare Marketing

3

59-670Healthcare Finance and Economics

3

Phase II - Required Core Courses

59-550Managerial Accounting

3

59-554Managerial Economics

3

59-568Marketing Management

3

59-572Managerial Finance

3

59-620Strategic Management in the Global Environment

3

III. MSN Specialization (18-21)

30-550Dimensions in Healthcare Leadership

3

30-552Dynamics of Healthcare Organizations

3

30-554Evidence-Based Performance in Healthcare

3

30-556Business Skills for Healthcare Organizations

3

30-596Nursing Administration Practicum

6

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or

30-591Thesis

6

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and

30-590Independent Study

1-3