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Grand Canyon University's Bridge (MBA and MSN with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems) is designed to provide knowledge in both business and advanced nursing practices. The ideal candidates for this bridge pathway are experienced nurses who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree but desire to advance to a master’s-level nursing degree. Those who complete this bridge pathway are prepared to enroll in the MSN-MBA dual degree in nursing leadership in health care systems.
Healthcare leaders in today's competitive market need business knowledge in addition to nursing competencies and advanced leadership in nursing skills. This MBA MSN bridge pathway helps bridge the gap to qualify you to attain your desired MSN degree.
The MSN MBA bridge pathway with emphasis in nursing leadership at GCU is offered in an online format, meaning you can integrate your education into your busy lifestyle.1 While completing your online MSN MBA bridge pathway, you’ll have access to knowledgeable support, online learning resources and the convenience that comes with an online modality.1
Online learning at GCU provides the same depth of knowledge and learning that you can expect from a forward-thinking university.
Throughout this online MBA and MSN bridge pathway,1 you will critically survey foundations of advanced nursing practice and leadership.
That means engaging in six graduate-level courses that build your knowledge of:
Dynamics of nursing practice
Health assessment
Applied statistics
Nursing research
Concepts in community and public health
Pathophysiology
If you are a nurse with a previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree and are looking to obtain leadership and business fundamentals while preparing for master’s-level nursing, consider our MSN MBA bridge pathway. To gain admission into our nursing leadership in health care systems MBA bridge pathway, review our graduate admission requirements and fill out the form on this page to get in contact with a knowledgeable university counselor.
If you have already earned a bachelor's degree in a nursing field, GCU offers a dual MBA-MSN program for you. GCU's Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems dual degree program integrates advanced healthcare theories with the business concepts needed to lead healthcare organizations.
Our frequently asked questions can provide more information for those looking to enroll in an MBA MSN online bridge pathway with a nursing leadership in health care systems emphasis.1
The MBA and MSN in nursing leadership emphasis bridge pathway consists of 24 total credits to completion. Classes for this pathway are online and each class is five weeks in length, with the exception of the final capstone practicum course.
This bridge pathway is designed for current registered nurses without a BSN who are seeking entry into an MSN MBA dual degree program. The MBA and MSN in nursing leadership emphasis bridge pathway consists of a collection of courses that are meant to help transition you into graduate-level nursing studies. If you fit the criteria for this program and are seeking to make a difference as a nursing leader in health care systems, fill out the form on this page to learn more.
If you decide that an MBA and MSN with emphasis in nursing leadership in health care systems bridge pathway could be the right choice for you, apply for enrollment at GCU. Complete the form on this page to get started.
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Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
Online: $340 per credit [More Info]
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).