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Doctor of Nursing Practice + MBA in Health Care

USA

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (Advanced Practice Concentration with MBA in Healthcare Administration (54 Credits, 19 Courses); Leadership Concentration with MBA in Healthcare Administration (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

Online/Distance with attendance (Advanced Practice Concentration with MBA in Healthcare Administration (54 Credits, 19 Courses); Leadership Concentration with MBA in Healthcare Administration (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

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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