As the 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.
Offered at a full-time or part-time pace this 61 program prepares you for leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, and healthcare delivery organizations.
As the healthcare landscape grows more complex, the need for leaders who understand both clinical care and business strategy has never been greater. The MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership dual degree equips experienced nurses to lead systems, teams, and 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 in flexible formats with multiple pacing options, this 61 credit program prepares you for leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, and healthcare delivery organizations.
Nursing professionals seeking the business and leadership skills to advance into management.
Nursing professionals seeking the business and leadership skills to advance into management.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Students put their learning into action through case studies, practicums, and residencies, applying business strategies in clinical settings.
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.
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.
Career resources are embedded into the Flexible MBA curriculum and program experience. The Career & Life Design team works closely with our Flexible MBA students to help you plan for and secure a post-graduation career.
See how the Career & Life Design team works with our Flexible MBA students
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.
The admissions teams at Carey are here to help you with the application process, curriculum options, pacing, and how this dual degree can increase your influence and career outcomes.
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.
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.
| Academic Program | Start Term | Early Decision Deadline | Early Decision Release | Priority Decision Deadline | Priority Decision Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership Track | Fall | N/A | N/A | January 15th Still Accepting Applications | Rolling |
| MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership/MBA Dual Degree | Fall | N/A | N/A | January 15th Still Accepting Applications | Rolling |
Start with the foundational MBA and MSN courses, and prepare to master both operational and clinical leadership in health systems.
MBA required courses:
MSN required courses:
Leadership:
You’ll choose general elective courses to build advanced competencies in leadership, organizational culture, quality, informatics, and change management.
Customize your degree with specializations in both programs. Carey’s Flexible MBA offers eight in-demand specializations: AI for Business, Business Analytics and Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Leadership, Marketing, and Real Estate.
Students put their learning into action through case studies, practicums, and residencies, applying business strategies in clinical settings.
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.
