Apr 30, 2025  
2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025] 
    
2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]

Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Administration (MSN) / Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Location(s): Accelerated Program Campus, Online Campus



Program Admission

See Admissions Requirements  for the Master of Science in Nursing. See Admissions Requirements  for the Master of Business Administration.

Program Information

  • Graduate students must complete their program within six (6) years of matriculation.
  • All MSN courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7) to count in the program. Any failed course (“F” or “UW”) may result in dismissal from the program.
  • All MBA courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the program.
  • Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate. Students who fail to maintain a 3.0 GPA average may be dismissed from the program.
  • Graduate courses cannot be repeated more than once.
  • The maximum number of credits allowed each semester for graduate students in the MBA program is 12 credits.

Total Credits, MSN/MBA Joint Degree: 51


Program Learning Outcomes


MSN in Leadership and Administration

  1. To prepare graduates to become successful in critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and decision-making abilities of a nurse leader with an advanced degree.
  2. To prepare graduates for advanced nursing roles in leadership and healthcare.
  3. To develop proficient nurse leaders with an academic foundation necessary to pursue doctoral education.

Master of Business Administration

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of each major functional area of business, including accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing.
  • Demonstrate a basic proficiency in fundamental professional skills, including written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical decision making.