MSN/MBA Joint Degree
Today’s nurses must respond to increasing responsibilities for business operations in the health care industry. That’s why Nebraska Wesleyan University has also responded with a nursing and business program unlike any other in the region.
Now’s the time to earn your MSN/MBA from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Already have your MSN? Get a MSN to MBA Bridge degree.
Benefit from Nebraska Wesleyan University’s quality, flexibility and outstanding faculty. Build hands-on experience and take advantage of networking opportunities to advance your nursing career.
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.-
MSN Program
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504
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MSN Program
- 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.
Accreditation
The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing degree Programs and Master’s of Science in Nursing degree Programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University are accredited by:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 463-6930 FAX (202) 785-8320
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"We can no longer say, 'I'm going to spend a whole bunch of your money on things you may not value.' I'm studying the business side of nursing at NWU so I can be a better patient advocate. I want to make sure our care matches their values."
Francie McNeil MSN, RN (MBA '18)
business development manager
Visiting Nurse Association