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MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership

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Clinically grounded. Strategically focused.

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.

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Benefits & Highlights

  • Dual credentials: Earn both an MBA and an MSN to lead across clinical and operational domains. 
  • Integrated curriculum: Combine healthcare leadership, policy, and business acumen in one program. 
  • Flexibility: MBA coursework is delivered either onsite, online, or blended; MSN courses and practicums are primarily in person.
  • The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership program.

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 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.  

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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 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.      

Learn more about financial aid and scholarships here. 

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

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Academic ProgramStart TermEarly Decision DeadlineEarly Decision ReleasePriority Decision DeadlinePriority Decision Release
MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership TrackFallN/AN/AJanuary 15th
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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. 

Core Curriculum

REQUIRED COURSES

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

MSN required courses:

  • Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice
  • The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice
  • Philosophical, Theoretical and Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Economics for Management and Practice
  • Leadership Role Identity and Career Development
  • Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare

Leadership:

  • Organizational Dynamics, Complexities, and Change
  • Foundations of Healthcare Quality and Safety
  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I
  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II
  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III
  • Advanced Nursing Health Policy
  • Health Finance
Customize your experience

ELECTIVES

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. 

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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