Healthcare Organizational Leadership, MSN/MBA, Dual Degree at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

A 61-credit dual degree offered by the School of Nursing and the Carey Business School that combines the MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership track with an MBA. It prepares graduates for health care leadership roles that blend patient care and safety with business, regulatory and ethical decision-making. All coursework must be completed before either degree is awarded.

Faculty: School of Nursing (with Carey Business School) | Duration: 61 credits (full-time plan runs 5 semesters); 504 practicum hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Nursing core courses in research, theory and health policy, HOL specialty courses and three leadership practica (112, 168 and 224 hours), plus Carey MBA courses such as Corporate Finance, Operations Management, Negotiation and Strategic Management, and 16 credits of Carey electives.

Career pathways

Leadership positions at the health care leadership and corporate levels; graduates are eligible for nurse manager and leader or nurse executive certification exams (ANCC, AONL).

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Application information

School of Nursing applicants apply to master's, doctoral and post-degree certificate programmes through NursingCAS; the School charges no supplemental application fee.

Carey Business School charges a $100 application fee for degree applicants ($200 for Executive MBA); the fee is waived for Second Degree students.

School of Education charges an $80 application fee for degree applicants ($25 for non-degree special students).

Peabody Institute charges a $120 application fee for degree programmes.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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