M.S.N./M.B.A. Dual Degree Online

Develop Valuable Business Skills for Your Nursing Career
Online Courses
3.5 Years
60-69 Credit Hours
$800 per Credit
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Our Dual Degree Brings Business Acumen to Nurse Leadership Roles
- Apply By: 08/11/25
- Start Class: 08/25/25
As a nurse, you embody Benedictine University’s tradition of selfless service and sensitivity. With our Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (M.S.N./M.B.A.) Dual Degree online program, you can become a servant leader capable of guiding health care organizations through challenging times. The Dual M.S.N./M.B.A. is ideal for nurses wanting to advance in administration with enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Program Highlights
- M.S.N. courses are from our CCNE-accredited program
- Online courses fit busy schedules
- Study full-time or part-time depending on your schedule
- Complete clinical hours conveniently at your workplace
Dual M.S.N./M.B.A. Online Program Details
Curriculum
Earn Your M.S.N./M.B.A. Online to Build Multidisciplinary Expertise
60-69 Total Credit Hours
18-21 Courses
Benedictine offers the M.S.N./M.B.A. Dual Degree online to nursing professionals interested in advancing to administrative and leadership positions in health care settings. You’ll take 18-21 courses to finish the program, as opposed to the 20-24 courses required for students earning each degree separately.
We designed our comprehensive online dual M.S.N./M.B.A. program to meet the needs of today’s growing health care landscape. When the program begins, you will take the M.S.N. degree’s nursing leadership courses, followed by courses for the M.B.A. degree. Upon completion, you will earn two diplomas and emerge as an empowered nursing professional with advanced clinical expertise and strategic business savvy.
Course Highlights
- NRHL 5706 Leading an Environment of Quality and Safety
- NRHL 5722 Promoting Accountability for Person-Centered Care
- MNGT 6501 Operations Management
- MNGT 6601 Project Management
Admissions Requirements
Apply for the Online M.S.N./M.B.A. Today at No Cost
Application Deadline August 11, 2025
Start Date August 25, 2025
To pursue the dual M.S.N./M.B.A. online with Benedictine University, you must be accepted into both programs. We support your success by offering a simple admissions process with no application fee, GRE score or GMAT score required, making it easier to get started.
Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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Degree and Minimum GPA | A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75. |
Transcripts | To qualify for transfer credit, the course must be an appropriate graduate-level course completed with a grade of “B” or better within the last five years at a regionally accredited college or university to be reviewed by the faculty, department chair and/or program director for approval. |
Transfer Credits | Official transcripts from any and all previously attended colleges and universities. |
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International Admission Requirements
Our online programs give students around the world a convenient path to new career skills. In addition to the standard admission requirements, international students must provide the following items.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation | A three-year bachelor’s degree program must be deemed equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree program by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or Educational Perspectives to qualify for admission to a graduate program. |
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English Language Proficiency | International students applying to graduate programs must meet one of the following requirements on a proficiency exam:
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Tuition & Aid
Review the Costs for Earning Your M.S.N./M.B.A. Dual Degree online
Calculate your cost for attending BenU Use our tuition calculator to help you estimate your total tuition costs.
Benedictine University designed the dual M.S.N./M.B.A. program to provide a valuable return for your career. We commit to helping each student make this program affordable, and we can connect you with a variety of financial aid options.
Cost per Credit Hour | $800 |
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Total Number of Credit Hours | 60-69 |
Total Estimated Tuition | $48,000 – $55,200 |
Additional Fees | $125 student services fee per semester |
Other Costs to Budget For | The estimated tuition cost does not include factors like textbooks or other expenses. |
Proud to Support Our Military Students
Benedictine University is grateful for the service of the men and women of the U.S. military. We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program and offer a Military Scholarship to active-duty and veteran service members. Additionally, our admissions team can help you make the most of the education benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
We strive to provide valuable returns as you progress through your online program and career. To make your program cost-effective, we can help you explore financial aid options, scholarships, military benefits and more. Plus, learn how tuition reimbursement programs help you save money while earning a career-aligned degree.
Tuition DetailsWho Should Apply to the Dual M.S.N./M.B.A. Online Program?
The online dual M.S.N./M.B.A. program is designed for nursing professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of advanced nursing practice and the critical thinking skills needed to solve problems, identify opportunities and make dependable decisions within health care settings based on finance, economics, operations, marketing and management principles.
The program is ideal for those seeking to advance to administrative and leadership positions in health care facilities.
M.S.N. | M.B.A | Dual M.S.N./M.B.A. |
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2 years of school, 1 degree | 2 years of school, 1 degree | 3.5 years of school, 2 degrees |
Learn skills specific to the nursing profession | Acquire both nursing and business management skills | Acquire both nursing and business management skills |
Online with Clinical | Fully online program | Online with Clinical |
10 courses | 10 courses | 18-21 courses |

Build Business Skills to Transform Your Nursing Career
The innovative online M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree transcends the acquisition of two degrees — it represents a transformative starting point for top leadership positions in hospitals, health care systems and beyond. The courses enhance your proficiency in finance, marketing and critical decision-making, enabling you to navigate complex health care organizations with confidence. You’ll also gain a comprehensive understanding of financial challenges, team dynamics and strategic implementation.
Explore CareersCareer Paths for Business-Savvy Nurses
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) $147,532 average base salary1
Director, Clinical Services $99,613 average base salary2
What You’ll Learn
Benedictine’s dual M.S.N./M.B.A. online program merges your nursing passion with business skills, transforming you into a servant leader capable of navigating the ever-changing health care landscape. You will master clinical practice, financial management and strategic decision-making as you become a leader who inspires and empowers your teams while driving positive change.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate competence in the integration of nursing and the related sciences required to analyze, design, implement and evaluate outcomes of nursing care in diverse populations.
- Use leadership and decision-making skills to ensure quality and safe care delivery to individuals, populations or communities in a variety of health care delivery systems.
- Apply research outcomes in the practice setting, implement best practices across health care environments and communicate results intended to improve clinical practice.
- Advocate for policies that improve both health outcomes for patients as well as the quality of the overall health care system.
- Identify and analyze the elements of health system financial statements.
- Demonstrate an understanding of macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and analytic tools used in business.
- Demonstrate the use of cost accounting concepts.
- Identify assessment models for measuring and improving productivity and operational performance.
Follow Our Faculty to the Forefront of In-Demand Fields
Benedictine University’s faculty members bring tremendous professional experience to the classroom. As distinguished instructors and industry leaders, they commit to publishing new findings and pioneering new possibilities in their fields. Thanks to our small student-to-faculty ratio, you will receive personal support throughout your online program.

Alison Ridge, Professor, Graduate Program Director and Clinical Coordinator
Faculty Spotlight: Alison Ridge, D.N.P., RN, CNE
Dr. Ridge has been on the faculty at BenU since 2012. She has extensive online, on-ground and clinical teaching expertise and has taught all levels of nursing students.
Her philosophy of teaching focuses on partnering with students to promote their success and that mutual learning occurs. Her professional nursing practice background includes care of adults and older adults with mental health issues. Additionally, she has expertise working in the community delivering health promotion programs. Her scholarly work focuses on caring in student and faculty interactions, supporting adjunct faculty and reflective practices of staff nurses to address human suffering.
Education
- D.N.P. – Systems Leadership, Rush College of Nursing
- M.S.N. – Psychiatric Nursing, Rush College of Nursing
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
Professional Associations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- National League for Nursing
Faculty Spotlight: Julie Bjorkman, Ph.D.
Dr. Bjorkman has been full-time with Benedictine for eight years, after a 25-year career in corporate environments working in organization development (OD), HR transformation, change communications and employee engagement. Her professional experiences with multinational corporations such as GE, HSBC, British Petroleum, Allstate, Sara Lee and Takeda Pharmaceuticals have given her a wealth of on-the-job experience with organizational change and leadership development. She is a published author on change communication and continues to conduct research, write and consult with organizations on this topic.
Education
- Ph.D. – Organization Development, Benedictine University
- Master’s Degree – Organization Development, Case Western Reserve University
- Bachelor’s Degree – English, John Carroll University

Julie Bjorkman, Associate Dean, Assistant Professor, Goodwin College of Business
Director, Arthur J. Schmitt Future Leaders Scholarship Program
Sources
- Payscale. “Average Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Salary.” January 6, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chief_Nursing_Officer_(CNO)/Salary.
- Payscale. “Average Director, Clinical Services Salary.” January 4, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Director%2C_Clinical_Services/Salary.