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Take the Lead, Add an MBA
Dual-degree MBA programs offered through the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Carey Business School prepare graduates who are exceptional at patient care and safety as well as effecting change at the health care leadership and corporate levels. This degree is offered with the MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership Track.
Problems Into Opportunities
With an MSN/MBA, you will crunch the data and help set organizational policy and priorities but never forget to account for the patient—and family—at the other end of every decision. You are a nurse who sees various means to only one end: better health care. And you have built the management skills and nurtured the vision to see, work around, and then eliminate roadblocks to success.
Evidence on your Side
Health systems need thoughtful, strong leaders who can blend an understanding for the bottom line—medical, economic, regulatory, ethical—and turn that balancing act into a high-functioning daily routine. It isn’t easy. With an MSN/MBA from Johns Hopkins, you just make it seem so.
Additional Information
View the recording of the MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership/MBA Dual Degree virtual information session.
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Curriculum
This dual degree can be completed in 65 credits with 504 total clinical hours. *
Plan of Study
Full Time
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Fall I (14 Credits)
- Statistical Analysis (2)
- Accounting & Financial Reporting (2)
- Business Communication* (2)
- Leadership Role Identity and Career Development (2)
- Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare (3)
- Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
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Spring I (16 Credits, 112 Clinical Hours )
- Business Microeconomics (2)
- Corporate Finance (2)
- Marketing Management (2)
- Elective 1 (2)
- Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I (2, 112cl)
- Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
- The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)
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Summer I (9 Credits, 168 Clinical Hours)
- Business Analytics (2)
- Elective 2 (2)
- Elective 3 (2)
- Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II (3, 168 cl)
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Fall II (16 Credits, 224 Clinical Hours)
- Strategic Management (2)
- Leadership & Organizational Behavior (2)
- Operations Management (2)
- Elective 4 (2)
- Elective 5 (2)
- Elective 6 (2)
- Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III (4, 224 cl)
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Spring II (10 credits)
- Business Elective 7 (2)
- Business Elective 8 (2)
- Business Elective 9 (2)
- Business Elective 10 (2)
- Business Elective 11 (2)
Part Time
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Fall I (6 Credits)
- Statistical Analysis (2)
- Business Communication* (2)
- Leadership Role Identity and Career Development (2)
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Spring I (7 Credits)
- Accounting & Financial Reporting (2)
- Corporate Finance (2)
- Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
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Summer I (5 Credits)
- Business Microeconomics (2)
- The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)
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Fall II (7 Credits)
- Strategic Management (2)
- Leadership & Organizational Behavior (2)
- Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare (3)
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Spring II (7 Credits, 112 Clinical Hours)
- Marketing Management (2)
- Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I (2, 112 cl)
- Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
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Summer II (5 credits, 168 Clinical Hours)
- Business Analytics (2)
- Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II (3, 168 cl)
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Fall III (8 Credits, 224 Clinical Hours)
- Operations Management (2)
- Elective 1 (2)
- Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III (4, 224 cl)
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Spring III (8 Credits)
- Business Elective 2 (2)
- Business Elective 3 (2)
- Business Elective 4 (2)
- Business Elective 5 (2)
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Summer III (4 Credits)
- Business Elective 6 (2)
- Business Elective 7 (2)
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Fall IV (8 Credits)
- Business Elective 8 (2)
- Business Elective 9 (2)
- Business Elective 10 (2)
- Business Elective 11 (2)
* Some MBA courses may require a residency component. Learn more about the residency requirements at the Carey Business School website.
** MBA course taken at Carey Business School.
*** Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
Course Schedules and Descriptions
Current students in the MSN Health Systems Management/MBA program can find information about their program in the academic catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who should I ask to complete my letters of recommendation?
- At least one letter should come from a recent or current direct supervisor/manager (the person who is responsible for your performance evaluation)
- At least one letter should come from an academic faculty member who can speak to your ability to successfully complete a demanding graduate level academic and clinical program.
- The third letter can come from a second academic faculty member or an individual in a leadership position who can speak to your clinical abilities.
- Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.
- If you are unable to provide one of the reference letters above, please upload a statement of explanation to your application.
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What information should I include in my resume/CV?Please include the following information in your resume or CV:
- Work experience (include dates, sites and locations; paid and unpaid; any residency participation)
- Education Background
- Scholarly activities (research, presentations, publications, honors, awards)
- Professional activities (leadership, certifications, professional organization membership, service on committees)
- Community Service/Volunteerism
Funding Opportunities
Scholarships & Grants
Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit. More
Loans
Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing Education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs. More
Employment Opportunities
Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community-based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program. More
Other Funding Sources
We encourage students to seek outside funding opportunities. Information can be obtained from library resource books and professional organizations and alumni organizations. More