M.S.N./M.B.A. Dual Degree

The M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree combines graduate programs from the CCNE-accredited School of Nursing and AACSB-accredited School of Business into a unique online combined curriculum. Curriculum includes nursing leadership and management as well as core business education including finance and accounting and analytical models. The combined 51-credit curriculum, taught online in 8-week accelerated format, allows students to earn two degrees with 15 fewer credits than would be required taking both graduate programs individually.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in the School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Contact Information

Dr. Ashlee Shields, PhD, RN, CCRN
RN-BSN/MSN Program Coordinator
shields@rmu.edu
412-397-3541

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must apply and be accepted to both the M.S.N. and M.B.A. programs.

M.S.N. Program Requirements

• Minimum nursing program GPA of 2.5 is preferred.
  • If the GPA is below 2.5, the student may be given the option of participating in an interview for admission consideration.
• All post high school transcripts
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse 

Curriculum

M.S.N. Core (15 Credits)

• Research for Advanced Nursing Roles (NURS 6200)
• Healthcare Policy and Economics (NURS 7040)
• Applied Statistics Evidence Based Practice (NURS 6150)
• Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare (HSAM 6120)
• Nursing Informatics (NURS 6340)

M.S.N. Leadership (9 Credits)

• Leadership and Communication (ORGL 6300)
• Healthcare Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (HSAM 6340)
• Organizational Change (ORGL 6800)

Nursing Management (choose one of the following below for 3 credits)

• Inter-professional Management and Diversity in Healthcare (HSAM 6350)
• Accountable Care Management and Finance (HSAM 6040)
• Performance Improvement and Quality Management in Healthcare (HSAM 6030)

MBA Core (21 credits)

• Leading the Business Enterprise (MBAD 6010)
• Accounting & Finance Basics** (MBAD 6005) **prereq for MBAD 6110
• Financial Management and Accounting for Decision Making (MBAD 6110)
• Analytical Methods for Decision-Making (MBAD 6215)
• Understanding Today’s Business Environment (MBAD 6240)
• Creating Customer Value in a Digital World (MBAD 6020)
• Global Operations & Supply Chain Management (MBAD 6510)

Capstone Experience (3 credits)

• Strategic Knowledge Integration (MBAD 6990)