This flexible and affordable dual-degree program provides candidates the opportunity to earn Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration degrees simultaneously. Advanced practice registered nurses and nurse leaders will acquire the requisite skills to succeed in an increasingly complex health care environment.
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 the Business of Health Care Administration
The MBA in Health Care Administration is designed with an emphasis on executive skills development as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques. WilmU鈥檚 DNP + MBA will prepare you with business and entrepreneurial expertise through courses that include Introduction to Data Analytics, Global Marketing Management, and Healthcare Economics and the Business of Practice.
Earn Your DNP + MBA Your Way
Forward-thinking in its flexibility, this dual DNP + MBA program allows you to earn your degree 100% online. Wilmington University has educated students online for more 15 years and has received recognition for excellence in eLearning and exemplary online course programs.
Choose from 2 Specialized Concentrations for your DNP + MBA 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, ready for career growth.
This dual degree option provides students the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration simultaneously. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Nurse Leaders with acquire the requisite skills to succeed in a complex healthcare environment. Graduates of the dual degree option will be prepared as executive leaders and entrepreneurs 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 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 Business Administration
The MBA 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 emphasizes executive skills development, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary for the execution of complex managerial duties in today鈥檚 global business environment.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
1 March 2025
Start date
September 2025
Wilmington University
320 N. Dupont Highway,
NEW CASTLE,
Delaware,
19720, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
1 March 2025
Start date
September 2025
Brandywine Campus
10 Beaver Valley Road,
WILMINGTON,
Delaware,
19803, United States
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.
Wilmington University prepares students for future career success, both in person and online, via innovative market orientated programs.