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

Program Overview

Robert Morris University's M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree is an accelerated online program that combines advanced nursing leadership skills with essential business knowledge. Designed for working professionals, this 51-credit curriculum prepares graduates for diverse healthcare leadership and management roles, empowering them to excel in a dynamic healthcare landscape. The program is accredited by CCNE and AACSB International, ensuring the highest standards of education.

Program Outline

Dual Degree at Robert Morris University

Degree Overview:

The M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree is a unique online program offered by Robert Morris University's School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies (SNEHS) and School of Business. It combines the rigorous academic rigor of both programs into a 51-credit online curriculum, allowing students to earn two separate degrees in a shorter timeframe and fewer credits than pursuing each individually. The program focuses on developing leadership and management skills alongside essential business knowledge, preparing graduates to excel in healthcare leadership and management roles.

Objectives:

• To equip graduates with advanced leadership and management skills for the healthcare industry.
• To prepare students for diverse leadership roles in healthcare organizations.
• To cultivate critical thinking and analytical skills for informed decision-making in the healthcare field.
• To empower graduates to thrive in a dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape.

Program Description:

The M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree program is delivered entirely online, offering students flexibility and convenience to learn at their own pace. The program is completed in an 8-week accelerated format, allowing students to complete both degrees within a shorter timeframe than traditional programs.

Outline:

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)

Leadership (9 Credits):

• Leadership and Communication (ORGL 6300)
• Healthcare Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (HSAM 6340)
• Organizational Change (ORGL 6800)
• Nursing Management (choose one, 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) - Prerequisite 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)

Assessment:

Students are assessed through various methods throughout the program, including:

• Individual and group assignments
• Exams
• Case studies
• Research projects
• Presentations
• Participation in online discussions

Teaching:

The program utilizes experienced and qualified faculty from both the School of Nursing and the School of Business. Instruction is delivered online via a learning management system (LMS), with opportunities for interaction through live sessions, forums, and collaborative activities.

Careers:

Graduates of the M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree program are prepared for diverse leadership and management roles in various healthcare settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Public health agencies
• Insurance companies
• Consulting firms
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Non-profit organizations
The program opens doors to a range of career opportunities, such as:
• Nurse manager
• Nurse administrator
• Chief nursing officer
• Healthcare consultant
• Healthcare policy analyst
• Health informatics specialist
• Director of operations

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the AACSB International.
• The program is designed for working professionals, offering flexibility through its online format.
• The program emphasizes a problem-solving approach to address complex healthcare challenges.