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  • Online MSN/MBA Dual Degree

    Drexel University's online dual MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management/Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) program prepares you for a senior leadership role in a fast-changing, increasingly demanding healthcare environment. Designed for part-time attendance by working nurses, this MSN/MBA online program teaches you to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflict, address legal/ethical issues, and operationalize the mission and goals of the healthcare delivery organization.

    MSN/MBA Dual Degree Program Features

    • Online, flexible curriculum
    • 82 quarter credit program
    • Coursework emphasizes advanced nursing competencies, transformational leadership, motivation, and a strategic business perspective focused on practical relevance and application
    • Learn from experienced and respected faculty in Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and LeBow College of Business
    • Gain real-world experience through practicums, internships, and residencies

    Requirements for The MSN/MBA Dual Degree Program

    To be eligible for Drexel’s online nursing MBA program, you must have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a program fully accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN/ACEN) or the American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN/CCNE). You should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. You will also need a current, unrestricted United States RN license. For more application requirements, please see the Admissions Criteria page.

    What Can I Do With an MSN/MBA Dual Degree?

    Careers for nurses with an MSN/MBA degree
    Drexel’s online nursing MBA program teaches you to pair your clinical skills with business acumen to help you advance in your career. Designed for those who want to continue utilizing their nursing leadership skills without necessarily working at the bedside, this nursing MBA online program will prepare you for executive positions across the continuum of healthcare organizations and systems. Some common job titles for graduates of this program include:

    • Nurse Administrator
      As a nursing administrator, you’ll combine your clinical experience with a strategic business perspective to help your organization meet its operational needs. This may include developing policies and procedures, conducting performance reviews, managing budgets, and recruiting and hiring nurses, among other duties.
    • Nurse Manager
      Nursing managers use their years of clinical experience to oversee a staff of nurses. This may mean ensuring that their nurses adhere to standard practices and protocols, hiring and retaining staff, conducting reviews, and managing schedules.

    MSN/MBA Dual Degree Salary Expectations

    While your salary will vary based on factors like title, location, and years of experience, some common job titles and salaries for graduates with an MSN/MBA dual degree include:

    • Nurse Administrator - $87,879*
    • Nursing Manager - $87,054*
    • Medical and Health Services Manager - $104,280**

    *Payscale.com
    **Bureau of Labor Statistics

    Online Open Houses

    Learn more about this and other nursing programs from our previously recorded online open house webinar series.

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    The MSN program at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.