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Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science » Prospective Students » MSN / MBA Joint-Degree Program

MSN / MBA Joint-Degree Program

Admission

  • A BSN degree from an approved, accredited school*
  • Current California RN licensure
  • One year of clinical experience preferred
  • Basic computer literacy
  • A 3 semester credit course in statistics
  • A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Completion of the University Application for Graduate Admission*, including application fee
  • One official transcript from each college or university attended
  • Three completed recommendation forms (included in the Graduate Application)
  • Strong performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
  • Resume
  • Interview
  • Professional liability and malpractice insurance coverage which must be maintained throughout enrollment
  • Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification
*Applicants without a BSN must have an ADN or Diploma in Nursing from an approved, accredited program and a baccalaureate degree in a related field. In addition, they must take BSNC 333 and BSNC 447.

**Applicants do not need to complete two separate applications. Please indicate you are applying to the Joint-Degree MSN/MBA Program on the Graduate School Application.

The priority application deadline is March 1 for Fall and November 1 for Spring. All materials must be received by the priority deadlines to receive priority consideration.

Curriculum Plan

Completion of the MSN/MBA Joint-Degree Program requires a total of 62 units of study for course work undertaken in both the School of Nursing and the School of Business Administration. Consideration is given for prior graduate course work on an individual basis.

Below is a sample curriculum plan. Students can attend either part time or full time.

Fall Semester, Year One

MSNC 511 Evidence Based Practice: Role of Theory and Research 3 units
GSBA 500 Working with Teams 1 unit
GSBA 501 Ethical Leadership in Organizations 2 units
ENLC 553 Financial Management in Health Care Systems 3 units

Intersession, Year One

GSBA 512 Negotiations 2 units

Spring Semester, Year One

MSNC 512 Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems 3 units
GSBA 502 Statistics for Managers 2 units
GSBA 503 Business Economics 2 units
GSBA 510 Financial Accounting & Statement Analysis 3 units

Summer Session, Year One

GSBA 511 Managerial Accounting 2 units

Fall Semester, Year Two

GSBA 504 Marketing for Managers 3 units
ENLC 555 Resource Management in Health Systems 3 units
ENLC 556 Management of Health Systems Care Delivery & Outcomes 3 units
ENLC 591P Administrative-Management Practicum 3 units

Intersession, Year Two

GSBA 513 Corporate Governance & Values 2 units

Spring Semester, Year Two

ENLC 554 Health Care Information Management 3 units
ENLC 557 Strategic Planning & Management of Health Systems 3 units
ENLC 598P Independent Practicum 3 units
GSBA 508 Legal and Social Environment of Business 2 units

Summer Session, Year Two

GSBA 509 Managerial Economics and Decision Making 3 units
GSBA Business Elective 3 units

Fall Semester, Year Three

GSBA 506 Operations and the Global Supply Chain 3 units
GSBA 507 Peace through Commerce 2 units
GSBA 590 Strategic Management 3 units
or
GSBA 591 International Strategic Management 3 units