Dual Degree: Master of Science in Nursing with MSM/ HCA OR Master of Science in Nursing with MBA/ HCA
Students choosing the executive concentration may wish to earn a dual degree. There are two options; a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and a Master of Science in Management (M.S.M) with the Health Care Administration (H.C.A.) focus; or a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with the Health Care Administration (H.C.A. focus).
Admission, progression, and graduation requirements are a coordinated effort between the Colleges of Health Professions and the College of Business. Students should initially contact the MSN Leadership program chair for entry into these options. The dual degree program is 51 credits; however, the MSN/MBA program has specific prerequisite requirements. Students will need to make an appointment with the College of Business at (302) 356-2488 to review their transcripts to determine if any prerequisites were met in undergraduate coursework. However, students remain under the College of Health Professions' graduate program chair for advisement.
MSN with MSM with HCA (51 Credits, 17 Courses)
Dual Degree must be completed in one enrollment.
MSN Course Requirements
| MSN 6500 | Leadership Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice (First course) | 3 |
| MSN 6502 | Contemporary Concepts in Advanced Practice Roles | 3 |
| MSN 7741 | Politics and Policy in the Healthcare System | 3 |
| MSN 7750 | Teaching and Learning in Nursing | 3 |
| MSN 6608 | Evidence Based Practice in the Health Professions | 3 |
| MSN 6646 | Philosophy and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Roles | 3 |
| MSN 6609 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 3 |
| MSN 6610 | Advanced Physical Assessment for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
MGT and HCA Course Requirements
| MGT 6501 | Organization Theory and Design | 3 |
| MGT 6503 | Leadership Development and Change Management | 3 |
| MGT 7400 | Analysis of Decision Making | 3 |
| HCA 7745 | Marketing in the Health Care Sector | 3 |
| MGT 7800 | Strategy in Organizations | 3 |
| HCA 7700 | Seminar in Health Care Administration | 3 |
| HCA 7730 | Health Insurance and Reimbursement | 3 |
| HCA 7740 | Legal Aspects in Health Care | 3 |
Portfolio is taken after all coursework is complete.
MSN with MBA-HCA (51 Credits, 17 courses (unless prerequisites are needed))
Students must register for MSN 6500 as their first course.
MSN Course Requirements
| MSN 6500 | Leadership Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice (First course) | 3 |
| MSN 6502 | Contemporary Concepts in Advanced Practice Roles | 3 |
| MSN 7741 | Politics and Policy in the Healthcare System | 3 |
| MSN 7750 | Teaching and Learning in Nursing | 3 |
| MSN 6608 | Evidence Based Practice in the Health Professions | 3 |
| MSN 6646 | Philosophy and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Roles | 3 |
| MSN 6609 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 3 |
| MSN 6610 | Advanced Physical Assessment for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
MBA Course Requirements
MGT and HCA Course Requirements
| MGT 6501 | Organization Theory and Design | 3 |
| HCA 7730 | Health Insurance and Reimbursement | 3 |
| HCA 7740 | Legal Aspects in Health Care | 3 |
| HCA 7745 | Marketing in the Health Care Sector | 3 |
Portfolio is taken after all coursework is complete.