The Master of Science in Nursing/ Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public Administration dual degree coursework is integrated and concurrent. The MSN/MBA is a minimum of 64 credits long, and the MSN/MPA is 60 credits hours: each can be completed full time in 6 semesters (3 full time years), or if part time, within 4 years.

In the MSN-MBA program the typical total credit hours needed to graduate are 64. Because of the possibility of varying combinations of student courses, the MSN could contribute 15-35 credit hours and the MBA contributes 39-45 credits toward final graduation. In the MSN-MPA program, the MSN contributes 21-30 credits, while the MPA contributes 36-39 credits. Elective choice is available in either of the dual degree programs.

In both dual degree programs, nursing courses focus on nursing research and theory, ethics, policy, organizational analysis, and health management practica. The management courses focus on the management of human and material resources, finances and accounting, statistics, program evaluation, strategic planning and operations, economics and marketing, as well as leadership theory and behavior, law, and the social impacts of management. Capstone courses aid the student in integration of the theory and practical application from coursework.

Faculty in the program bring perspectives grounded in clinical and management experience, informing their teaching and research in lively and interesting ways. Student advisors are drawn from faculty in nursing, business, and public administration. Because of careful positioning of courses, particularly in the dual degrees, students are encouraged to plan a course of study that meets individual career goals and schedules. Depending on nursing work experience, graduates are eligible for middle and upper-level management positions in health care organizations. Interested applicants may contact the College of Nursing for program plans, including part-time program plans.

The value and quality of Kent's administrative programs in nursing are competitive with similar program in the country. The Kent State College of Nursing programs, combine academic quality with reasonable educational costs and a very accessible location. Kent's graduates have taken leadership positions in top medical centers, hospitals, private and public agencies, and corporations. 

The excellent reputation of the graduate nursing and management programs at Kent State University has served students well, allowing them to maximize their clinical competencies while gaining the competitive edge needed to become leaders in health care.

For further information about current curriculum plans, please contact
Program Director, Dr. Susan Taft, RN
330-672-8839 (KSU)
216-595-9011 (Home Office)
susanstaft@aol.com

Comments or questions about the master's programs please e-mail msn@kent.edu