Program Details
Saint Joseph's College of Maine offers an online dual degree program in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Leadership programs. This program is designed for nurses who are, or who plan to be, in leadership positions such as managers, directors of nursing, Chief Nursing Officers, Chief Operating Officers, or hospital administrators. The curriculum uses a developmental approach to learning, developing insight and foresight, while also deepening the understanding of the quantitative and qualitative relationships within organizations. You will gain the skills needed to increase credibility and capacity for strategic thinking, helping you to become a respected leader. Courses also develop fundamental business skills, an understanding of interpersonal relationships, critical thinking skills, and more.
Students will take courses that include:
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing Research Methods: Utilization for EBP
- Policy, Quality & Safety
- Knowledge-Based Decision Making
- Financial Principles and Policy
- Ethical, Social and Environmental Responsibility
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- BSN from an accredited institution
- Active unrestricted, unencumbered RN license in the US
- Drug screening
- At least two years of full-time professional work experience (this may be waived with appropriate coursework)
Restricted States
Arizona, Delaware, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, North Dakota, West Virginia