Master’s of Science Dual Degree Program
in Nursing and Health Services Administration
(MS/MPH)
The Schools of Nursing and Public Health offer
this dual degree program jointly. This program
leads to a Master’s Degree in Nursing and
a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration.
The dual degree program is designed to meet the
needs of nurses seeking graduate education that
combines nursing management, systems and health
services administration and policy preparation.
Students would be admitted separately to each
program and would be advised jointly by School
of Nursing and School of Public Health faculty.
This dual degree program can be completed in three
years or five semesters on a full-time basis.
This dual degree program offers a valuable and
unique opportunity for nurse leaders to gain interdisciplinary
preparation in both nursing systems and health
services administration and policy at one of the
premier educational institutions in the world.
It is designed to meet the needs of students who
desire preparation in both the clinical management
as well as the broader health services areas.
Objectives
Students who complete the Master’s Dual
Degree Program will be able to:
- Synthesize and apply theories, models
and research related to nursing business
and health systems.
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- Analyze health systems and organizations
to determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats.
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- Develop and implement strategic and
operational plans to guide the organization
or system toward successful outcomes.
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- Provide leadership and management in
nursing and healthcare systems.
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- Create and innovate new ideas and develop
strategy, means and methods to implement.
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- Effectively lead and manage successful
change in healthcare and nursing.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to and be admitted by both
Schools independently. Applicants will use the respective
application forms and indicate that they are applying
for this dual degree program. Only one application
will be required. |
