Joint Degree in Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA)


Program Description
Graduates of this dual degree program between the College of Nursing and the College of Business Administration receive both the MSN and MBA degrees. The curriculum prepares nurse leaders with a unique blend of nursing, administration, and leadership skills. Admission to the program is selective and requires that the applicant meet the standard admission criteria of the CON, CBA, and the Graduate Division.

 




Curriculum

College of Nursing Requirements
21 Credits
BIO 590 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
3 cr
NUR 601 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
3 cr
NUR 605 Advanced Health Assessment
3 cr
NUR 606 Pharmacological Principles for Advanced Practice Nursing
3 cr
NUR 682 Nursing Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing
3 cr
NUR 684 Research Methods in Advanced Practice Nursing
3 cr
NUR 686 Synthesis of Theory, Research & Advanced Practice
3 cr
College of Business Requirements - MBA Foundation Courses 14 Credits
Note: These courses may be waived if a student has completed an equivalent undergraduate management course with appropriate performance or has completed the Management Certificate for Nursing.
MBA 501 Managerial Economics
2 cr
MBA 504 Business Law
2 cr
MBA 510 Financial Accounting
2 cr
MBA 520 Financial Management
2 cr
MBA 530 Marketing Management
2 cr
  MBA Managerial Statistics
2 cr
MBA 550 Psychological Foundations of Management
2 cr
MBA Core Courses
MBA 601 Business, Society, & the Natural Environment
2 cr
MBA 602 Managing Technology & the Natural Environment I
1 cr
MBA 603 Managing Technology & the Natural Environment II
1 cr
MBA 604 Contemporary Legal Issues
2 cr
MBA 610 Accounting Information for Decision Analysis
2 cr
MBA 620 Financial Analysis
2 cr
MBA 630 The Customer Challenge
2 cr
MBA 640 Quantitative Business Analysis
2 cr
MBA 642 Operations Management
2 cr
MBA 645 Information Systems & Information Technology
2 cr
MBA 650 Creating High Performance Organizations
2 cr
MBA 651 Leadership & Team Development
2 cr
MBA 652 Developing People
2 cr
MBA 670 Strategic Thinking & Action for a Changing World 
2 cr
  Electives
4 cr
Students enrolled in the MSN/MBA dual degree program that desire to sit for certification in adult health, gerontology, or women’s health must also complete the following courses:
NUR 630 Clinical Nurse Specialist I
3cr
NUR 632 Clinical Nurse Specialist II
3cr
NUR 634 Clinical Nurse Specialist III
6cr

Criteria for Admission
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate Division, which include:

  1. A BSN degree with a 3.0 GPA from an accredited nursing education program;
  2. Undergraduate coursework in health assessment, statistics, and research;
  3. Evidence of an Indiana registered nursing license.

International applicants must also have:

  1. A minimum of 550 or equivalent on the TOEFL;
  2. Satisfactory completion of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination or evidence of a National Council Licensure examination (NCLEX) License.

As part of the application process, students must provide:

  1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental MSN/MBA Dual Degree Application;
  2. Two letters of recommendation;
  3. Certified transcripts of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program;
  4. Results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) for admission to the MBA program;
  5. Application Fee: $30 for U.S. citizens and $50 for international applicants.

For more information about the MSN / MBA program
To learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing program, visit their department website at http://www.valpo.edu/nursing/.

To learn more about the Master of Business Administration program, visit their department website at http://www.valpo.edu/cba/programs/mba.php.

Interested students should request an application packet from the Office of Graduate Studies through our website or by e-mailing graduate.studies@valpo.edu.

Accreditations
 Valparaiso University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Valparaiso University College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB).