Dual Degrees
MS In Management/MS In Nursing Administration
The joint degree program consists of 68 credits (twenty courses) in the nursing core, nursing specialty component, management theory, health finance, health policy, and an integrative practicum. The degree is broken up into 38 credits at the College of Nursing and 30 credits at Wagner. While a student may concentrate in one of the three program areas - health services management, health finance, or health policy analysis - students are free to select courses and plan a program of study, provided that individual course prerequisites are met. Students should formulate a plan with their advisor to assure a successful program. Field placement in the integrative practicum, the final course in the joint degree, is based on individualized student interests and provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills gained in the program at the upper management level in the health care sector.
Students are assigned a faculty advisor in both schools to assist in planning the program of study and to provide guidance on professional and career development. On a full-time basis, students should be able to complete requirements for both the MA and MS in five semesters. On a part-time basis, students should complete the requirements in ten semesters. Enrolling in summer sessions would shorten the length of the program.
MS/MS Degree Requirements
Students begin the program of study in the Division of Nursing, with the six required nursing core courses, followed by two core courses in the Management Program, four courses in the nursing specialization, five additional management courses in the Wagner School, the nursing elective, and the integrative practicum as an end event.
Students are required to consult with both their Nursing and Wagner advisors during each registration period to assure progress toward the degrees is on track and course selections are consistent with prior course work and career objectives. The following sample programs of study demonstrate several approaches of sequencing courses and the specific areas where courses are required or elected.
Sample Program: MS/MS Focus in Management
I. Nursing Core (6 courses/18 credits)
- E41.2058 Nursing and Science of Unitary Human Beings
- E41.2059 Population Focused Care
- E41.2105 Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- E41.2303 Research in Nursing
- E41.2041 Nursing Issues and Trends in Health Care Delivery
- E10.1086 Basic Statistics II
II. Management Option (2 courses/8 credits)
- *P11.1020 Managing Public Service Organizations or proficiency
- *P11.1021 Financial Management or proficiency
III. Nursing Administration Specialty Component (4 courses/12 credits)
- E41.2167 Theories Underlying Nursing Administration
- E41.2168 Case Analysis in Nursing Management/ Administration
- E41.2042 Nursing Informatics and Outcomes Management
- P11.2855 Budgeting for Health Care Professionals
IV. Management Specialization (5 courses/20 credits)
- P11.1833 Health Services Management
- P11.2842 Financial Management for Health Care Organizations
Choose three from the following:
- P11.1832 Health Economics and Payment Systems
- P11.2820 Health Planning and Information Management
- P11.2825 Managing Health Services Operations
- P11.2832 Human Resources Management
V. Nursing Electives (2 Courses/6 credits)
Check current course listings and consult with advisor
VI. End Event: Integrative Practicum (2 courses/4 credits)
- E41.2500 Integrative Practicum: Innovative Approaches to Health Care Systems
- P11.3950 Integrative Practicum: Innovative Approaches to Health Care
* Required Courses
Sample Program: MS/MS Focus in Policy
I. Nursing Core (6 courses/18 credits)
- E41.2058 Nursing and Science of Unitary Human Beings
- E41.2059 Population Focused Care
- E41.2105 Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- E41.2303 Research in Nursing
- E41.2041 Nursing Issues and Trends in Health Care Delivery
- E10.1086 Basic Statistics II
II. Policy Option (3 courses/12 credits)
- *P11.1020 Managing Public Service Organizations or proficiency
- *P11.1021 Financial Management or proficiency
- *P11.1022 Introduction to Public Policy or proficiency
III. Nursing Administration Specialty Component (4 courses/12 credits)
- E41.2167 Theories Underlying Nursing Administration
- E41.2168 Case Analysis in Nursing Management/ Administration
- E41.2042 Nursing Informatics and Outcomes Management
- P11.2855 Budgeting for Health Care Professionals
IV. Policy Specialization (5 courses/20 credits)
- P11.2171 Program Evaluation
- P11.2875 Estimating Impacts in Policy Research
- P11.2902 Statistical Data Analysis: Multiple Regression
Choose two from the following:
- P11.2411 Policy Formulation and Analysis
- P11.2814 Critical and Operations Issues in Long Term Care
- P11.2836 Current Issues in Health Policy
- P11.2823 Health Services and the Law
V. Nursing Electives (2 Courses/6 credits)
Check current course listings and consult with advisor
VI. End Event: Integrative Practicum (2 courses/4 credits)
- E41.2500 Integrative Practicum: Innovative Approaches to Health Care Systems
- P11.3950 Integrative Practicum: Innovative Approaches to Health Care
* Required Courses
(This specialization requires an additional core course)
Sample Program:MS/MS Focus in Finance
I. Nursing Core (6 courses/18 credits)
- E41.2058 Nursing and Science of Unitary Human Beings
- E41.2059 Population Focused Care
- E41.2105 Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
- E41.2303 Research in Nursing
- E41.2041 Nursing Issues and Trends in Health Care Delivery
- E10.1086 Basic Statistics II
II. Financial Management Option (2 courses/8 credits)
- *P11.1020 Managing Public Service Organizations or proficiency
- *P11.1021 Financial Management or proficiency
III. Nursing Administration Specialty Component (4 courses/12 credits)
- E41.2167 Theories Underlying Nursing Administration
- E41.2168 Case Analysis in Nursing Management/ Administration
- E41.2042 Nursing Informatics and Outcomes Management
- P11.2855 Budgeting for Health Care Professionals
IV. Financial Management Specialization (5 courses/20 credits)
- P11.1832 Health Economics and Payment Systems
- P11.2842 Financial Management for Health Care Organizations
Choose two from the following:
- P11.1833 Health Services Management
- P11.2820 Health Planning and Information
- P11.2825 Managing Health Services Operations
- P11.2832 Human Resources Management
- P11.2845 Advanced Health Care Payment Systems
- P11.4130 Financial Accounting Process and Elements
- P11.4212 Cost Effectiveness in Nonprofit and Public Sectors
V. Nursing Electives (2 Courses/6 credits)
Check current course listings and consult with advisor
VI. End Event: Integrative Practicum (2 courses/4 credits)
- E41.2500 Integrative Practicum: Innovative Approaches to Health Care Systems
- P11.3950 Integrative Practicum: Innovative Approaches to Health Care
*Required Courses
