University of Mary’s MSN/MBA Dual Degree in Health Care Administration will help you gain the blend of clinical and administrative skills necessary to become a nursing leader or health care executive.

In today’s health care environment, nursing leaders need a broad background in business and clinical concepts to create impactful change in the industry. Our unique, accelerated health care administration dual degree program gives you the skills to advance in a health care organization and excel in a leadership position.

Take the First Step

Get in touch with any questions or submit a simple application for admission.

After you're admitted to the university as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

At a Glance

18%
Projected 10-year job growth for health care occupations

Program Length

Less than 2.5 years

Formats

  • Online

Tuition per Credit

$495

Is This the Degree For Me?

Who It’s For

  • BSNs who want to move into top leadership roles.
  • Nurses seeking to gain advanced nursing and business skills.

Career Paths

  • Nurse Administrator
  • CNO
  • Hospital Executive
  • Clinic Executive
  • Government Health Care Agency Administrator

What You’ll Learn

With the University of Mary’s MSN/MBA Dual Degree in Health Care Administration, you will gain the skills necessary to analyze issues between clinical nursing practice and health care administration, offer effective conflict resolution, and provide leadership for practical solutions. When you graduate, you will be prepared to:

  • Integrate ethical practices and policies that appropriately address the unique health care laws and regulations health care organizations must follow.
  • Synthesize information through research and data analysis.
  • Facilitate change toward high quality, cost-effective, and ethical nursing care delivery systems.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, consumers, and other key stakeholders to effect needed change in health care delivery systems.
  • Incorporate service and Benedictine values into nursing leadership practices.
  • Evaluate current domestic and global issues on health care and their possible impact on the industry.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    The baccalaureate degree, master's degree, and doctor of nursing practice programs at the University of Mary are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

    View Accreditation (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

Program Details

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Your first step is to get in touch with any questions or submit a simple application for admission. After acceptance to the University as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

If you are serving or have served our country, we sincerely thank you. Our military services office is here to work closely with active duty, retired, reserve, and eligible family members qualified for military benefits. Learn how we can help you with the application process and review the benefits you have earned.

For a full list of fees, visit our Tuition and Fees page.

The University of Mary is committed to putting your educational goals within reach. Learn what scholarships you qualify for.

We welcome students from various backgrounds, including transfer students from institutionally accredited colleges and universities recognized by the US Dept. of Education and those with military or career and work experience. 

How do I show my previous college, military, or work experience?

  • Official transcripts (if applicable) from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 should be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions.
    • Did you graduate from the University of Mary? Then we’ll get your Mary transcript for you!
    • At most other schools, you can request transcripts by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office. 
      • Have your transcripts sent to:

        Office of Admissions

        University of Mary

        7500 University Drive

        Bismarck, ND 58504
      • Or request to send electronic transcripts to registrar@umary.edu.
  • Students with previous career or work experience can earn credits for prior learning.
    • You can choose to test for prior learning credits — we convert your test scores into college credit.
    • You can request a portfolio review for prior learning credits. You’ll assemble documentation to show your experience, which will be reviewed and evaluated by an experienced faculty member.
  • Military experience can count towards a degree.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO APPLY?
  • All of our programs require you to fill out the general application form in addition to submitting the application fee and your transcripts.
  • Any program-specific requirements you’ll need to submit in addition to the items listed above can be found in our catalog.

At the University of Mary, we review every application on an individual basis, ensuring that the materials you submit are evaluated with care and attention. Reach out to us if you have any questions in filling out your application.

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