MSN MBA Dual Degree–Nursing Leadership
Maximize your nurse leadership potential when you earn your Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration dual degree online at Messiah University, one of the top private Christian colleges in the U.S. In this accredited program, you will master advanced nursing competencies while gaining a strategic business perspective that is focused on practical relevance and application in rapidly changing healthcare settings. As with our on-campus programs, a hallmark of obtaining your online education at Messiah University is the individualized attention you receive from our professors, who make your success their top priority.
Nursing Leadership overview
With our robust and relevant MSN MBA coursework, you will develop the skills necessary to operate effectively as a leader in a number of executive healthcare roles. Graduates of the MSN MBA dual degree will be uniquely qualified to advocate for healthcare quality from both the patient and administrative perspectives.
- 56 credits
- 180 clinical practicum hours
- 100% online coursework
- $725 per credit, no-fee tuition
- No application fee
- Courses are offered online in 6-, 8-, and 16-week sessions
- 4-year completion
Earning your MSN MBA dual degree will open up many leadership and executive opportunities in the healthcare industry. Some examples of career roles include:
- Chief nursing officer
- Advanced nurse administrator
- Director of nursing practice
- Nurse manager
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that Medical and Health Services Managers will see an 18 percent growth rate from 2018-28, which is much faster than the average job growth rate across industries.
Additionally, the estimated average base pay for Nurse Administrators is $88,165 annually according to PayScale (salary estimate is based on 458 individual salaries reported to PayScale as of March 14, 2020, and does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions).
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Messiah University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
In addition, Messiah University’s Graduate Program in Business and Leadership is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
Curious about coursework?
The courses that comprise the curriculum for our MSN MBA dual degree includes both specific nursing and business degree courses, as well as courses that overlap both programs.
Coursework preview:
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
HLTH/NURS 631 |
Health Policy and Legal Aspects of Healthcare |
3 |
|
BUSA 510 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
3 |
|
NURS 501 |
Statistics for Evidence Based Practice |
3 |
|
LEAD 550 |
Organizational Effectiveness |
3 |
|
HLTH/NURS 506 |
Christian Philosophical and Ethical Foundations of Healthcare |
3 |
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The curriculum and coursework for Messiah University’s MSN MBA dual degree program is designed to be instantly relevant to your area of study and career.
Nursing Leadership tuition cost
Earning your accredited MSN MBA dual degree online at Messiah University is convenient, flexible and affordable.
No-fee tuition
Know what you are paying for with Messiah’s no-fee tuition. With our graduate programs, the cost per credit is what you pay – there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your program upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education.
Deferred billing
Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.
2025-2026
No-fee tuition per graduate credit hour: $800
Tuition cost for the entire 56 credit-hour program at the 2025-2026 rate: $44,800.
Graduate students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
Next steps for admissions
Applying for admission to a graduate program at Messiah University is the first step to making your personal and professional goals a reality.
What makes our MSN MBA program unique?
- The academic distinction of a nationally ranked, accredited Christian university
- Nursing and businless faculty are experienced Christian educators, professionals and accomplished scholars who mentor you in your education, faith and career
- Clinical hours are intentionally planned and meaningfully assigned to fit your goals
- Online coursework
- CCNE and ACBSP accredited
- Messiah University nursing graduates are well respected and in demand
- MSN program recognized as a “Best Graduate School for Nursing” by U.S News & World Report, 2019
- Deferred payment options with no out-of-pocket-tuition fees
- Flexible start dates and plans of study