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MSN/MBA and DNP/MBA Dual-Degree Programs

If you want to go into nursing administration and become a leader in nursing and healthcare, then earning a dual degree at Southern is a path worth considering.

Completing a dual MSN/MBA or DNP/MBA degree is a fast-track way to build on the experience you’ve already gained and become a top business leader in the healthcare industry. 

Graduates of these dual-degree programs learn interdisciplinary expertise in nursing, business, and healthcare leadership. They are in high demand and enjoy increased earning potential and career advancement opportunities.

The Dual-Degree Programs at Southern

Whether you’re pursuing your MSN/MBA or DNP/MBA, here’s a quick look at the eligibility requirements, admissions process, and deadlines for the dual-degree program.

The curriculum for the dual-degree programs is divided into nursing core courses and MBA core courses. In the nursing courses, you’ll start with Orientation to Nursing Graduate Studies and then take classes specific to either the MSN or DNP.

You’ll also get to take MBA courses such as Operations Management, Leadership and Change, and Integrating Faith and Business. 

For more details about the curriculum, visit our program page.

MSN/MBA Eligibility and Prerequisites

This list includes requirements for both the School of Business and the School of Nursing:

• Bachelor's Degree:  A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program
• GPA Requirement: A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Course in Statistics: An undergraduate or graduate course in statistics (3 credit hours)
• Current Licensure:  Current RN licensure in the state or country of practice
• Work Experience:  A minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of current nursing experience
• GMAT Requirement: Submit scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). With approval, applicants may be admitted without the GMAT if they have:
• An undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25
• OR a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with five years of full-time business-related management experience

MSN/MBA Admissions Process

Here’s a quick look at the admissions process and requirements. For more information, visit our program page.

• Graduate application
• Transcripts
• Recommendations
• Written statement
• Resumé
• Interview
• GMAT requirement

DNP/MBA Eligibility and Prerequisites

This list includes requirements for both the School of Business and the School of Nursing:

• Master’s Degree: A master's in nursing from an accredited program
• Graduate GPA: A minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0
• Statistics Course: An undergraduate or graduate course in statistics
• RN Licensure: Current RN licensure in your state or location of residence
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of work as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner
• GMAT Requirement: Submit scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). With approval, applicants may be admitted without the GMAT if they have:
• An undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25
• OR a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with five years of full-time business-related management experience

DNP/MBA Admissions Process

Here’s a quick look at the admissions process and requirements. For more information, visit our program page.

• Graduate application
• Transcripts
• Recommendations
• Written statement
• Resumé
• Interview
• GMAT requirement. With approval, applicants may be admitted without the GMAT if they have:
• An undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25
• OR a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with five years of full-time business-related management experience

Application Deadlines

Each step of the application and its requirements must be completed by the dates below.

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