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Doctor of Nursing Practice + M.S. in Management in Health Care

USA

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What will I learn?

This flexible and affordable dual-degree program provides candidates the opportunity to simultaneously earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Health Care Administration. Advanced practice registered nurses and nurse leaders will acquire the requisite skills to succeed in increasingly complex healthcare and business environments.

Hands-On Courses Guided by Seasoned Health Care Leaders

Doctorally prepared DNP faculty will lead you to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice through coursework, experiential engagement hours and a Doctor of Nursing Practice project. Choose Advanced Practice or Leadership concentrations to align your degree with your career goals.

Excel in Health Care Administration and Management

WilmU鈥檚 M.S. in Management program recognizes the reality and challenging nature of contemporary health care systems that require change and innovation to remain competitive. In courses that include Health Policy and Economics, Marketing in the Healthcare Sector, and Analysis of Decision Making, the DNP + M.S. in Management in Health Care Administration provides management practitioners with the scholastic depth and contemporary skills to meet the challenges of today鈥檚 health care organizations.

Earn Your Degree Your Way

Forward-thinking in its flexibility, this dual-degree program allows you to earn your degree 100% online. Wilmington University has been educating students online for more than 15 years and has received recognition for excellence in eLearning and exemplary online course programs.

Choose from 2 Specialized Concentrations for your DNP + M.S. in Management Degree

Advanced Practice
Leadership

Career and Industry Outlook for Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduates

A DNP degree offers the highest practice-focused degree in nursing and is designed to prepare expert clinicians who are ready for career growth.

This dual degree option provides students the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Management in Healthcare Administration simultaneously. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Nurse Leaders will acquire the requisite skills to succeed in a complex healthcare environment. Graduates of the dual degree option will be prepared as managers and leaders with both healthcare and business expertise.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed for nurses who hold a master鈥檚 degree in nursing or a related field and offers an educational pathway to earn the highest clinically focused doctoral degree in nursing. Upon completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, students will possess forward-thinking clinical and systems leadership skills to promote the application of evidence-based practice to address the nation鈥檚 increasingly complex healthcare needs.

Master of Science in Management

The MSM program is designed to prepare students for management and leadership positions in all types of business enterprises including healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. The program provides management practitioners with the scholastic depth and contemporary skills to meet the challenges of today鈥檚 healthcare organizations. By focusing on the role of the manager at the micro and macro levels, and embracing the manager-as-leader paradigm, this program recognizes the reality and challenging nature of contemporary organizational systems that require change and innovation to remain competitive.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (Advanced Practice Concentration with MSM in HCA (54 Credits, 19 Courses); Leadership Concentration with MSM in HCA (66 Credits, 23 Courses))

Tuition fees
USD $784 Per 1 Credit Hour; USD $2,139 per course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

1 March 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Brandywine Campus

10 Beaver Valley Road,

WILMINGTON,

Delaware,

19803, United States

Online/Distance with attendance (Advanced Practice Concentration with MSM in HCA (54 Credits, 19 Courses); Leadership Concentration with MSM in HCA (66 Credits, 23 Courses))

Tuition fees
USD $784 Per 1 Credit Hour; USD $2,139 per course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

1 March 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Wilmington University

320 N. Dupont Highway,

NEW CASTLE,

Delaware,

19720, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A BSN degree, or a bachelor鈥檚 degree in any discipline, and entry-level MSN from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program.
A Master鈥檚 degree in nursing (MSN) and/ or Master鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution in a health related discipline (i.e. MPH, MBA, MHA) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

A Valid U.S. RN Licensure

An APRN Licensure and an APRN National Board Certification

Advanced Practice Concentration Applicants Only

Minimum Test Scores Required:

TOEFL iBT: 46

TOEFL Essentials: 5.5

IELTS Academic: 5.5

PTE Academic: 46

Duo Lingo Overall: 75

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Wilmington University

Wilmington University prepares students for future career success, both in person and online, via innovative market orientated programs.

  • Over 200 academic degree and certificate programs
  • 150+ programs offered 100 per cent online
  • Work-integrated learning built into programs
  • Affordable tuition fees and scholarships available

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