The DNP/MBA Nurse Executive program is designed for nurses with a MSN degree to earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Business degrees simultaneously. This dual-degree program integrates coursework from both disciplines, allowing students to complete the requirements for both degrees in a streamlined manner. Advanced practice registered nurses and nurse leaders will acquire the necessary clinical and business management skills to succeed in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum consists of the DNP core coursework (information systems and patient care technology, epidemiology, analytical methods, translating research into practice, and health policy) and a DNP Scholarly Project. The Master of Business Administration consists of 9 required courses.
Nurse Executive MSN to MBA/DNP Sample Curriculum:
**Note: Individual progressions may vary based on previous coursework
| Year 1 | ||
| Summer | GNUR 701 Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Communication (2) GNUR 702 Advanced Practice Roles & Collaboration (1) | 2 Credits 1 Credit |
| Fall | GNUR 703 Theoretical Foundations & Evidence-based Practice (3) BMBA 511 Accounting for Decision Making (4) BMBA 513 Marketing Management (4) | 3 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits |
| J-Term | GNUR 704 Pop Health, Policy, & Politics (2) | 2 Credits |
| Spring | GNUR 705 Information Systems & Patient Care Technology (2) BMBA 510 Legal/Ethical/Social Responsibilities (4) BMBA 517 Financial Resources (4) | 3 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits |
| Year 2 | ||
| Summer | GNUR 706 Biostats, Analytical Methods, & Epidemiology (3) | 3 Credits |
| Fall | GNUR 707 Quality Improvement & Research Methods (3) BMBA 515 Organizational, Leadership, Change Management (4) BMBA 522 Quant. Decision and Analytics (4) | 3 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits |
| J-Term | BMBA 509 Global Business Perspectives (4) | 4 Credits |
| Spring | GNUR 795 DNP Project Proposal (1) GNUR 796 DNP Project Proposal Seminar (2) GNUR 798 DNP Project Hours (1) (60 hours) BMBA 521 Supply Chain/Information Management (4) BMBA 523 Business Strategy & Innovation (4) | 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 4 Credits 4 Credits |
| Year 3 | ||
| Summer | GNUR 797 DNP Project Seminar (1) GNUR 798 DNP Project hours (1-5) | 1 Credit 1-5 Credits |
| Fall | GNUR 797 DNP Project Seminar (1) GNUR 798 DNP Project Hours (1-5) | 1 Credit 1-5 Credits |
| J-Term | GNUR 797 DNP Project Seminar (1) GNUR 798 DNP Project Hours (1-2) | 1 Credit 1-2 Credits |
| Spring | GNUR 799 DNP Project Final Seminar (2) GNUR 798 DNP Project Hours (1-5) | 2 Credits 1-5 Credits |
| Total Credits | 65 credits minimum |