Master of Science in Nursing/Business Administration (M.S.N./M.B.A.) Joint Degree

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MSN/MBA Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, students must meet all general eligibility requirements of Nebraska Wesleyan University.

In addition to meeting specific admission prerequisites for the RN to MSN program or BSN to MSN program, applicants must submit the following to complete the application process:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an ACEN-, CCNE- or CNEA-accredited nursing program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Unencumbered active state nursing license (with expiration date)
  • Free online application
  • Undergraduate transcripts
    Contact your degree granting institution and request that they send an official transcript to the appropriate address below. to the following address.

    MSN Program
    Nebraska Wesleyan University
    5000 Saint Paul Avenue
    Lincoln, NE 68504
     
  • NWU graduate transcript request
    If you graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan and did not transfer in any courses from another institution, you do not need to request transcripts from NWU.
  • Completion of a background check and drug screen
  • Two references
    Upload the names and email addresses of two education or work-related associates. We will send your references an online form to complete in support of your application.
  • Résumé
    Upload your résumé.
  • Personal goals statement
    In 300-500 words, describe your reason for pursuing an MBA or MSN/MBA. What professional, personal and educational goals do you hope to achieve? What strengths will you bring to Nebraska Wesleyan’s MBA program? You may upload your personal goal statement or enter it in your online application for admission.
  • Two years’ work experience
    Show your work experience on your résumé. Other relevant factors such as undergraduate GPA or internships may serve to meet this requirement.

Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration Joint Degree (55 hours)
Business Courses15 hours
View description for course ACCT 5010 Accounting for Decision Making3 hours
View description for course ECON 5030 Managerial Economics3 hours
View description for course BUSAD 5000 Mentoring Experience
*Students must complete this course twice during their program
0 hour*
View description for course BUSAD 5010 The Language of Business2 hours
View description for course BUSAD 5030 Self-Awareness, Adaptability, and Authenticity1 hour
View description for course BUSAD 5040 Managerial Finance3 hours
View description for course BUSAD 5110 Marketing Management3 hours
Nursing Core16 hours
View description for course NURS 5010 Professional Communication in Nursing1 hour
View description for course NURS 5020 Health Care Statistics3 hours
View description for course NURS 5050 Research and Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Health Care3 hours
View description for course NURS 5100 Transcultural Health Care3 hours
View description for course NURS 5120 Advanced Nursing Practice3 hours
View description for course NURS 5150 Concepts and Theories in Nursing3 hours
Health Care Leadership12 hours
View description for course NURS 5400 Nursing Leadership and Management I3 hours
View description for course NURS 5420 Finance and Accounting in Health Care System3 hours
View description for course NURS 5460 Nursing Leadership and Management II3 hours
View description for course NURS 5470 Practicum in Nursing Administration3 hours
Integrated Core6 hours
View description for course HCMGT 5250 Ethics in Health Care and Business3 hours
View description for course HCMGT 5890 Seminar in Healthcare Management3 hours
Elective3 hours

Choose one of the following:

 
Master's Capstone3 hours
View description for course HCMGT 5880 IRB Submission1 hour
View description for course HCMGT 5990 Health Care Management Capstone2 hours