Dual MBA / MSN
Why Choose Our Program?
This dual-degree program qualifies students to obtain both a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. This innovative, dual-degree program is designed for nurses interested in executive-level management careers and is conferred at the completion of both programs.
This program:
- Is taught by distinguished faculty with various expertise
- Includes a curriculum of 42 credits in the Davis College of Business & Technology graduate program and 18 credits through the Keigwin School of Nursing MSN program for a total of 60 credits at graduation
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Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the program director and advisor to ask questions about our curriculum and admissions process.
About Our Program
MSN Program Requirements
- NUR 510 - Nursing Theory & Research I
- NUR 512 - Organization, Delivery, and Policy in Healthcare
- NUR 514 - Nursing Leadership and Advanced Roles
- NUR 516 - Information Systems & Technology for Improved Healthcare
- NUR 520 - Nursing Research & Theory II
- NUR 551 - Advanced Role Practicum
Business Foundation Course Prerequisites
These courses are required for candidates who do not have a bachelor's degree in business or who lack knowledge in the following disciplines:
- ACCT 509 - Essentials/Fundamentals of Accounting
- DSIM 509 - Essentials/Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods
- ECON 509 - Essentials/Fundamentals of Economics
- FIN 509 - Essentials/Fundamentals of Finance
MBA Requirements
- ACCT 522 - Accounting for Managerial Control
- DSIM 535 - Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making
- DSIM 577 - Managing Production and Service Operations
- ECON 520 - Economics of High Performance
- FIN 534 - Optimizing Financial Performance
- INB 555 - Competing in the Global Economy
- MGT 566 - The Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
- MGT 610 - Strategic Human Resource Management
- MKG 540 - Strategic Marketing in a Digital Economy
- MGT 545 - Global Corporate Strategy and Policy
AdmissionsHow to Apply
- Completed JU Application
- Unofficial Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended with All Nursing
Coursework & Nursing Degrees
- If the candidate attended a college or university abroad, an official NACES evaluation of that transcript is required. Choose the course-by-course evaluation with the GPA option.
- A minimum 3.0 undergraduate nursing GPA on a 4.0 scale is required
- The following may be requested of students with a GPA of 3.0 or below
- GRE/GMAT scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Graduation from a CCNE, NLN, or ACEN accredited BSN program
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (if applying to a Nurse Practitioner track) - Statement of Intent
- Active U.S. Nursing License
- Out-of-state applicants must be eligible for endorsement in Florida
- International students must hold a current license from a U.S. state and be eligible for endorsement in Florida.
- All international students whose first language is not English are required to submit proof of their proficiency in English, by providing scores for either: IELTS or TOEFL. If submitting score reports, they must be sent directly to Jacksonville University from the testing institutions.
GRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM OPTIONSExplore Your Options
If you are interested in studying beyond the graduate level, check out our Doctor of Nursing Practice program and Doctor of Business Administration program!
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Contact Information Graduate & Professional Studies
Phone: (904) 256-7000
Email: graduateadmissions@ju.edu