Dual Degree MSN/MBA

The Advanced Practice Perspective

The Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Adminstration dual degree offers a unique opportunity for those who wish to be administrators in the rapidly changing field of health care, but who also want to expand their knowledge in the nursing discipline. According to Janet Brown, Dean of the College of Nursing at Valpo, "The nursing profession is losing the advanced practice realm as nurses continue to pursue only an MBA. In an MBA program, the focus is on business skills. The dual MSN/MBA degree gives nurses the ability to be better clinical decision makers because thye have the advanced practice perspective".

In addition to the MBA Foundation and Core course requirements the MSN/MBA dual degree students will also be required to take 2 MBA elective coruses.

MSN coursework includes the following:

BIO 590 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
NUR 601 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
NUR 605 Advanced Health Assessment
NUR 606 Pharmacological Principles for Advanced Practice
NUR 682 Nursing Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing
NUR 684 Research Methods in Advanced Practice Nursing
NUR 686 Synthesis of Theory, Research & Advanced Practice

Admission

Students must be admitted separately to the MSN and MBA programs and are required to take the GMAT for the MBA portion of their admission.

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Fall 2007 Class Profile

69 total enrolled
60% part-time students
40% full-time students
40% female
15% minority
Average Age: 29
Average work experience: 5.4yrs
600 GMAT
3.22 GPA

Partnership with Christian Community Action

CCA provides shelter and supportive services for individuals and families struggling with homlessness, crisis concerns, and/or mental illness as they move toward self-sufficiency. In 2007-2008 a group of Valpo MBA students will work with CCA to assist them in developing both strategic and financial plans, as well as their brand identity.

Admissions

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