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MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership

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Clinically grounded. Strategically focused.

As the complexity of healthcare landscape grows, so does the need for leaders who understand both clinical care and business strategy. The MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership dual degree equips experienced nurses to lead teams, manage systems, and drive innovation at every level of healthcare.   

Build upon your nursing expertise while developing your leadership skills, preparing you to direct units, departments, or entire organizations. Offered at a full-time or part-time pace, this 61 credit program prepares you for leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, and healthcare delivery organizations.

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Benefits & Highlights

  • Earn both an MBA and an MSN to lead across clinical and operational domains
  • Choose the part-time pace to provide yourself with more flexibility as you balance your commitments
  • Take your courses completely online (excluding practicums) or add optional in-person experiences

Who Should Apply

Nursing professionals seeking the business and leadership skills to advance into management.

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Whether you have questions about the application process, curriculum, or how the MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership fits your career goals, our recruiters are here to help you every step of the way.

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Jennifer Lampton

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Career resources are embedded into the curriculum and program experience. Carey's Career & Life Design team works closely with Flexible MBA students like you to help you pursue your career goals. 

See the impact Carey can have on your career. Our Flexible MBA graduates are working at some of the top organizations around the world, stepping into roles with competitive salaries, meaningful responsibilities, and strong career trajectories. 

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Admissions

The admissions teams at Carey and the School of Nursing are here to answer your questions about the application process, curriculum options, pacing, and how this dual degree can impact your career.

We know your MBA is a big financial commitment. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarships to support your journey. Carey Business School’s scholarships recognize the achievement and promise of our prospective MBA students. Our scholarships support our commitment to diversity and inclusion by amplifying the presence of diverse voices and opinions in the classroom.  

  • Completed online application
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Résumé or CV
  • One essay
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Optional GMAT/GRE score
  • Application fee

To apply to the MBA/MSN program, complete the application on the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing application portal. You will select the dual degree option. 

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Application deadlines

Academic ProgramStart TermEarly Decision DeadlineEarly Decision ReleasePriority Decision DeadlinePriority Decision Release
MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership/MBA Dual DegreeFallN/AN/AJanuary 15th
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Curriculum

Start with the foundational MBA and MSN courses, and prepare to master both operational and clinical leadership in health systems. 

The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership program. The information below pertains to the MBA curriculum. You can learn more about the MSN curriculum in the School of Nursing catalogue. 

Core Curriculum

MBA REQUIRED COURSES

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Communication
  • Business Microeconomics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior
  • Marketing Management
  • Negotiation
  • Operations Management
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Strategic Management
Customize your experience

ELECTIVES

Tailor your courses to match your career goals. Elective courses may be used to complete a specialization, but this is not required. You are welcome to take any elective courses you like. They may count toward more than one specialization, when applicable.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Specializations are a way to help organize your electives by content area so that you can focus your education on what matters most to you. You can choose from eight Flexible MBA specializations.

  • Artificial Intelligence for Business
  • Business Analytics and Risk Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Healthcare Management
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate

Beyond the classroom

Lead teams, solve system challenges 

Integrate clinical and business tools in real-world contexts 

Students put their learning into action through case studies, practicums, and residencies, applying business strategies in clinical settings.

The Johns Hopkins advantage

Two degrees, one powerful network

Dual degree students benefit from the combined resources, faculty, and networks across both Carey and the School of Nursing, gaining access to an unparalleled alumni network and thought leadership in both fields.

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