UMSON'S MSN Nursing Leadership and Management: Ranked Among the Best
Nursing and Business Administration (MSN/MBA)
A dual MSN/MBA degree that allows you to blend your health care background with business skills and expertise.
The MSN/MBA option allows you to complete a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Nursing Leadership and Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). It positions you to manage the business of health care as an administrator in a health care system and for senior management-level decision-making on financial, strategic planning, resource management, and governance issues. This program is an excellent fit for students who have ambition to pursue senior administrator/executive leadership roles (unit director, senior director, or eventually C-suite positions).
Graduates are awarded:
- an MSN with a Nursing Leadership and Management specialty from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
- an MBA from the University of Baltimore Robert G. Merrick School of Business
The MSN/MBA program:
- involves 66-72 credits of required coursework
- can be completed part time over as many as seven years.
Your business background prepares you to contribute to the development of new approaches to providing health care services. You might work in finance, marketing, or HR within a health care organization or serve as the director of operational services, a finance officer, a chief nursing officer, or a consultant.
More Information About the MSN/MBA Dual-Degree Program:
Courses You'll Take
For financial aid purposes, there are credit minimums for full-time status that may differ from the plans of study. See details.
MSN/MBA in conjunction with the University of Baltimore
| First Semester | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | |
| NRSG 780 | Health Promotion and Population Health | 3 | |
| NRSG 782 | Health Systems & Health Policy: Leadership & Quality Improvement | 3 | |
| NRSG 785 | Professional Writing | 1 | |
| NRSG 790 | Methods for Research and Evidence Based Practice | 3 | |
| NRSG 795 | Biostatistics for Evidence-based Practice | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | |
| NURS 691 | Organizational Theories: Applications to Health Service Management | 3 | |
| NURS 692 | Administration of Nursing and Health Care Services | 3 | |
| NURS 736 | Technology Solutions for Generating Knowledge in Health Care | 3 | |
| NURS XXX | Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | ||
| Third Semester | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | |
| NURS XXX | Elective | 3 | |
| XXXX | Business Course (taken at selected School of Business)* | 3 | |
| XXXX | Business Course (taken at selected School of Business)* | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | ||
| Fourth Semester | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | |
| NURS 695 | Practicum in Health Services, Leadership, and Management | 4 | |
| Total | 4 | ||
| Credits from MSN portion of the dual program | 32 | ||
| Credits from MBA portion of the program** | 36 | ||
| Total Credits | 68 | ||
*Shared credits between UMSON and School of Business
**Following completion of MSN, students will continue with completion of MBA program to complete the dual degree.
Scholarship Opportunities
Your nursing education is an important investment. Financial aid and scholarships can help make your goals a reality.
UMSON offers multiple opportunities to help you afford your graduate education. Note that the opportunities below only apply to the portion of your dual-degree program earned at UMSON.
| Type of Aid | Award |
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| Federal Financial Aid | various award amounts |
| Merit Scholarships | $1,500-$3,000 per semester (You are automatically considered for a merit scholarship upon submitting a completed application for enrollment in an UMSON academic program.) |
| Donor-Funded Scholarships | $500-2,000 per semester (offered during the fall and spring semesters) |
| Conway Scholarship | full scholarship: tuition and fees (for those who will have completed 12 credit hours of graduate study by the start of the semester for which the Conway Scholarship is awarded and who have at least half of their credit hours remaining) |
| Graduate Assistantships | stipend, tuition remission, in-state status, and paid student health insurance |
Learn More About Financial Aid and Scholarships
All students receiving funds through the University must:
- be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) in a degree-seeking program
- complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year by UMB's award priority deadline
- FAFSA Submission period: Oct. 1 (of the previous year) through Feb. 28
- FAFSA School code: 002104
The UMB Office of Student Financial Assistance & Education is available to guide prospective and current students through the FAFSA application process and the financial aid award package.
Contact Us:
UMSON Scholarships and Grants Office
410-706-0489 | nrsscholarships@umaryland.edu
UMB Student Financial Assistance and Education Office
410-706-7347 | aidtalk@umaryland.edu
MSN Admission Information
In this section:
- Deadlines
- Qualifications
- Application Materials and Instructions
- Applicants without a High School Diploma or College Degree in the U.S
Deadline:
For best consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all required application materials submitted by the respective deadlines to ensure your application is considered for admission and scholarships.
| Spring 2025 Timeline | |
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| Regular Deadline/Deadline for UMSON Scholarship Consideration | Dec. 15, 2024 Completed applications received after this deadline are reviewed solely on a space-available basis. Only applicants who apply by this deadline will be eligible for consideration for merit scholarships (no additional application required). Federal financial aid eligibility is not impacted by this deadline. |
| Final Deadline | Jan. 5, 2025 All applications and supplemental documents must be received by this date. Incomplete applications after this deadline will be canceled. |
| Fall 2025 Timeline | |
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| Regular Deadline/Deadline for UMSON Scholarship Consideration | July 15, 2025 Completed applications received after this deadline are reviewed solely on a space-available basis. Only applicants who apply by this deadline will be eligible for consideration for merit scholarships (no additional application required) and the Conway Scholarship (additional application required). Federal financial aid eligibility is not impacted by this deadline. |
| Final Deadline | Aug. 5, 2025 All applications and supplemental documents must be received by this date. Incomplete applications after this deadline will be canceled. |
Should the deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted through the subsequent business day.
Qualifications:
- bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing from:
- an ACEN- (formally known as NLNAC), CCNE- or NLN CNEA- accredited college or university
or - an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution
- an ACEN- (formally known as NLNAC), CCNE- or NLN CNEA- accredited college or university
- an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
Application Materials:
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Materials |
Submission Guidelines |
| Online Application and non-refundable $75 application fee. |
Start your application now via the Admissions Dashboard. The Admissions Dashboard is where you will:
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| One recommendation. Your recommendation must come from a recent professional source. Only the first recommendation received will be considered. | Submit/request these materials via the Admissions Dashboard. |
Essay. Please submit a 500-1,000-word essay that addresses the following:
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| Typed résumé or CV. Be sure to include your full name with your résumé submission. | |
| A copy of your valid, unrestricted (current) RN license in the United States. For a current list of compact states, see the Maryland Board of Nursing website; if you hold an active Maryland RN license, send us a copy of your printable license verification, available on the Maryland Board of Nursing website. | |
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Official transcripts. An official transcript from every institution previously attended or currently attending must be submitted in a sealed envelope, as prepared by the sending institution. Returning students are not required to submit UMSON transcripts; we will upload a copy of your UMSON transcript to your application. Please note that UMSON is listed two ways in the Academics area. Please make sure you choose one of the following:
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Have each institution submit electronically to admissions.nursing@umaryland.edu.
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| Residency classification. Applicants who are claiming in-state (Maryland) residency MUST apply for in-state status. | Complete a residency application and submit it either by mail, e-mail, or fax to the Office of the Registrar using the instructions supplied at the bottom of the residency application. The completed application, signed and dated, should be submitted prior to the first day of enrollment for the term and program for which you are seeking admission. |
Applicants without a High School Diploma or College Degree in the U.S:
- If you do not have a degree from a U.S. high school, college, or university, you are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
- If you have completed coursework outside of the U.S., you must have your transcripts evaluated.
The Health Service Leadership management and Nursing Informatics master's specialties are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship by the University of Maryland, Baltimore due to the amount of online courses.
If you have questions regarding the admissions requirements or process, contact the Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships to avoid errors that could delay the processing of your application.
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