M.S.N./M.B.A. Dual Degree Online
Program Highlights
- An MBA and an MSN in 2 Years
- Prepare for AI in Healthcare
- Flexible for Working RNs
- Affordable
Earn Your M.S.N. and Your M.B.A Together
Move Forward in the Business of Healthcare
At Seton Hill, you can become that rare professional who can lead change, communicate effectively, and make data-informed decisions that improve quality, patient experience, workforce well-being, and organizational performance.
Why Choose Seton Hill's M.S.N./M.B.A?
Flexible, Accelerated Timeline
Earn two degrees in as little as two years! (Or take longer if that suits your schedule better.)
Advance Your Knowledge (and Career Opportunities) in Nursing AND Business
Learn to integrate graduate-level business knowledge with the realities of healthcare delivery.
Convenient Courses
Asynchronous online courses allow you to learn on your your schedule while still following the course timeline. (With online support always available.)
Designed by Nurses for Nurses
We know what your days look like. We designed our nursing degrees to help you move forward without wearing you down.
Expert Faculty
The M.S.N./M.B.A. faculty at Seton Hill has substantial nursing and business experience in addition to academic and professional credentials.
You Can Afford It
Cost per credit is only $1,015. Plus, Seton Hill offers financial assistance, tuition discount programs, payment plans and more.
Your Nursing Career
Seton Hill’s M.S.N./M.B.A. Dual Degree prepares you for advanced roles in the field, including:
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Director of Nursing
- Healthcare Administrator
- Nurse Manager
Positions like these often come with higher salaries, better benefits and enhanced work/life balance. (For instance, the median annual wage for chief executives was $206,420 in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
Plus, Seton Hill’s award-winning Career and Professional Development Center offers all of it’s resources for free to current students and Seton Hill alumni. (So even after you graduate, we’ll be here to support you.)
Course and Program Details
Seton Hill’s M.S.N./M.B.A. includes both time-tested foundational knowledge and up-to-the-minute learning in topics like business analytics and AI.
Course Format: OnlineRequired Clinical Hours: The 525 clinical hours can often be completed at your current workplace, or at an eligible site that best suits your career goals.
Time Commitment: As little as 2 years
Course Schedules: Courses are offered in both 16-week semesters and 8-week sessions during the Fall, Spring and Summer.
Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
Career-Relevant Course Topics:
- Healthcare Information Systems and Analytics
- Leveraging Business Analytics and AI
- Healthcare Operations and Quality Management
- Strategic Marketing and Sustainability
- Project Management
- Healthcare Finance
- Global Business Strategy
- Health Policy and Economic Analysis
- Leading Change with Organizational Ethics
Admissions Requirements and Process
Admissions Requirements
To apply to the M.S.N./M.B.A. you must:
- Complete the graduate study application form. (Apply online now for free!)
- Have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Have a current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the United States. (Licensure must be maintained throughout enrollment in the program.)
- Provide official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.
- Provide a professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Provide a personal statement addressing professional goals, readiness for graduate study, and interest in nursing business leadership.
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Provide 2 letters of recommendation written by appropriate professionals.
- Participate in an online interview with program faculty.
Relevant clinical, leadership, educational, or administrative nursing experience is strongly preferred and considered in admission decisions.
In addition to the University's admission requirements, the M.S.N./M.B.A. Program requires the completion of Seton Hill University course SBU502 - MBA Orientation & Fundamentals, or equivalent undergraduate coursework, as a prerequisite for admission. You may be able to take prerequisite coursework along with starting MBA classes.
Any information or materials that cannot be submitted through our online application or an official online service can be provided to us via email at gadmit@setonhill.edu.
Admissions Process
Admission decisions are made by the Program Director and/or designated graduate nursing or MBA faculty. Selection is based on a comprehensive review of:
- Academic performance and trends.
- Professional nursing experience and leadership potential.
- Evidence of critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and communication skills.
- Alignment with the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Seton Hill University, the Master’s Program in Nursing and the Master's Program in Business Administration.
Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Because we want to keep you moving forward, this program has rolling admissions. Once completed, your application and materials will be reviewed, and your interview will be scheduled, in a timely manner.
Faculty
Tara Phillips
MSN, RN
Carrie Slagle
Assistant Professor
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