Earn dual MSN and MBA degrees
Nursing professionals who possess both clinical skills and a clear understanding of business management, leadership, and strategic decision-making are in demand to meet the leadership challenges of today’s healthcare environment.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) have collaborated to offer you an exciting dual-degree graduate program that prepares you for healthcare leadership in increasingly complex clinical and business environments. Earn your MSN in Nurse Leadership and an MBA at the same time, while continuing to grow in your career.
Dual Degree Program Features
- 56 credit hours (+ UNO's BSAD 8110 Accounting and ECON 1200 Economics foundational courses if needed) shared coursework between each program allows you to complete the programs with less credit hours than completing each degree alone
- 500 clinical practicum hours that can be completed at your location
- Flexibility – option to complete in 4-6 years, part-time
- Complete both degrees online with one immersion weekend, or take evening classes on campus
- Competitive tuition rates
- Both programs hold top accreditation and are ranked nationally
Nurse Leader/Executive MSN/MBA Dual
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Various Graduate Statistics * | 3 | |
NRSG 602 | NURSING SCHOLARSHIP | 4 |
NRSG 604 | HEALTH SYSTEMS INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT | 3 |
NRSG 609 | HEALTH PROMOTION FOR POPULATIONS | 3 |
NRSG 651 | HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND POLICY | 3 |
NRSG 652 | ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS | 4 |
NRSG 653 | ANALYZING ISSUES IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
NRSG 656 | DEVELOPING SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURES IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS | 5 |
NRSG 657 | PRACTICUM IN MANAGING AND EVALUATING IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS | 5 |
NRSG 658 | NURSE LEADER/EXECUTIVE CLINICAL PRACTICUM | 1 |
BSAD 8110 | (Accounting and Financial Fundamentals - UNO course if needed) | 3 |
ECON 1200 | (An Introduction to the U.S. Economy - UNO course if needed) | 3 |
BSAD 8000 | (Business Ethics: Achieving Social Rsponsibility - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8040 | (Business and Information Technology: Connecting People and Information - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8060 | (People: Cultivating Skills for Leadership - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8150 | (Economics: Essential Concepts for Managers - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8210 | (Accounting: Decisions & Consequences - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8420 | (Marketing: Understanding Consumers and Markets - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8630 | (Finance: Understanding Capital and Cash - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8700 | (Business Analytics: Making Sense of Data - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8720 | (Strategic Financial Management - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8800 | (MBA Project-Focused Capstone - UNO course) | 2 |
BSAD 8830 | ((Strategy: Developing Sustainable Competitive Advantage - UNO course) | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 62 |
* Not offered by College of Nursing but available through University of Nebraska system, including UNMC (BIOS 806 - Biostatistics I), or at/through any accredited college/university.