Dual-Degree Program

M.B.A. /M.S. in Nursing with the University of Maryland School of Nursing

A joint M.B.A. / M.S. program is offered in conjunction with the University Of Maryland School Of Nursing to students seeking advanced preparation in business administration and nursing administration. The 66-credit curriculum combines elements of the M.B.A. and M.S. programs and can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students may apply to both programs concurrently or they may apply first to the nursing program and later to the business program when it is appropriate to begin joint-degree coursework. Individuals must meet each school’s admission requirements. Starting on the first day of matriculation, a maximum of seven years is allowed for the completion of the joint program. To earn the M.B.A. degree, students must complete the following curriculum:

Degree Requirements
The M.B.A. program requires completion of 19 credits in business fundamentals, 21 credits in the integrated core and 9 credits of electives.

Fundamental Courses [19 credits]

• ACCT 504 Introduction to Accounting (3)
• ECON 504 Economics (3)
• FIN 504 Financial Management (3)
• MGMT 506 Operations Management (3)
• MKTG 504 Marketing Management (3)
• NURS 701 Science and Research Nursing Practice (4)

Integrated Core Courses [21 Credits]

• MGMT 600 Leading with Integrity (3)
• ACCT 640 Accounting for Managerial Decisions (3)
• ECON 640 Global and Domestic Business Environment (3)
• FIN 640 Financial Analysis and Strategy (3)
• INSS 640 Information Systems in Business (3)
• MKTG 640 Strategic Marketing (3)
• MGMT 700 Strategic Management (3)

Elective Courses [9 credits]

• NURS 622 Systems in Health Care Delivery (3)
• NURS 691 Organizational Theory (3)
• NURS 692 Administration of Nursing Services (3) OR
• NURS 709 Managed Care Services