The RN-MSN graduate coursework is offered completely online
BSN level “bridge” coursework provides ADN-prepared nurses with the academic preparation for graduate level coursework without requiring students to earn a separate BSN degree.
MSN students complete either the Nursing Education or the Nursing Administration track as part of their program.
A BSN is not awarded to RN-MSN students.
General Education
- Composition I
- Composition II OR Oral Communications
- Statistics
- General Psychology
- Interdisciplinary Survey of Humanities I
Nursing Pre-requisites
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Microbiology
BSN Bridge Courses
- Professional Nursing Praxis
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Community/Public Health Nursing
- Evidence-based Practice in Nursing
MSN Core
- Information Technology in Nursing Administration and Education
- Advanced Theoretical Foundations
- Research Design and Methodologies
- Policy, Law and Ethics in Nursing
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics, Pathophysiology and Health Assessment
- Global Perspectives on Population-Based Health
- Leadership & Financial Management Strategies
- Graduate Elective
CIP Code 51.3801
Nursing Concentrations (Choose one.)
Nursing Administration Track
- Human Resources Management for the Nurse Administrator
- Nurse Administration Internship
- Capstone Project in Nursing Administration
- Administration Elective
CIP Code 51.3802
or
Nursing Education Track
- Teaching Strategies in Nursing
- Curriculum Development, Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education
- Nursing Education Internship
- Capstone Project in Nursing Education
CIP Code 51.3817
TOTAL CREDITS 132
The MSN coursework is offered entirely online. MSN students complete either the Nursing Education or the Nursing Administration track as part of their program.
MSN Core 24 Credits
- Information Technology in Nursing Administration and Education
- Advanced Theoretical Foundations
- Research Design and Methodologies
- Policy, Law and Ethics in Nursing
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics, Pathophysiology and Health Assessment
- Global Perspectives on Population-Based Health
- Leadership & Financial Management Strategies
- Nursing Elective
Nursing Administration Track 12 Credits
- Human Resources Management for the Nurse Administrator
- Nurse Administration Internship
- Capstone Project in Nursing Administration
- Special Topics in Nursing Administration
OR
Nursing Education Track 12 Credits
- Teaching Strategies in Nursing
- Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation in Nursing Education
- Nursing Educator Internship
- Capstone Project in Nursing Education
TOTAL CREDITS 36 Credits
CIP Code 51.3801
Thomas University’s MSN-MBA program prepares Registered Nurses (R.N.s) for the complex demands of administrative leadership positions. Through this joint degree graduate program, Registered Nurses earn a single degree that combines the knowledge and skills learned in both the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)and a Master of Business Administration programs (joint degree). All graduate admission policies apply to this program and all entry/progression options.
Three MSN-MBA Program Options are available:
- R.N.s with an earned bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field must complete the 54 credits of MSN and MBA coursework.
- Registered Nurses with a prior MBA or MSN degree from Thomas University must complete the course requirements for the MSN-MBA joint degree. Prior MSN or MBA coursework can be applied. Contact the Nursing Division for details.
MSN COURSES 30 Credits
- Information Technology in Nursing Administration and Education
- Advanced Theoretical Foundations
- Research Design and Methodologies
- Policy, Law and Ethics in Nursing
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics, Pathophysiology and Health Assessment
- Global Perspectives on Population-based Health
- Leadership and Financial Management and Strategies
- Graduate Nursing Elective
- Nursing Administration Internship
- Capstone Project in Nursing Administration
MBA COURSES
MBA pre-requisite:
- Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
MBA Core 24 Credits
- Quality & Productivity
- Managing Talent & Workforce Flow
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Human Resource Management
- Current Issues in Strategic Management
- Operations Management or Training and Development
Total Required Credits 54 Credits
CIP Code 51.3801
Thomas University’s RN-MSN/MBA joint degree program prepares Registered Nurses (R.N.s) for the complex demands of administrative leadership positions in health care. Through this unique, accelerated graduate degree program, Registered Nurses with an earned ADN or Bachelor’s degree can earn a single degree that combines the knowledge and skills learned in both the Master of Science in Nursing and the Master of Business Administration programs – in just 4 years (full-time study). Three program entry and progression options are available.
Program Advantages:
- The MBA and MSN coursework may be earned completely online.
- BSN level “bridge” coursework provides ADN-prepared nurses with the academic preparation for graduate level coursework without requiring students to earn a separate BSN degree.
General Education
- Composition I
- Composition II OR Oral Communications
- Statistics
- General Psychology
- Interdisciplinary Survey of Humanities I
Pre-requisites
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Microbiology
- Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
- General Education electives (4 classes)
NURSING BRIDGE COURSES
- Professional Nursing Praxis
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Community/Public Health Nursing
- Evidence-based Practice in Nursing
MSN Core
- Information Technology in Nursing Administration and Education
- Advanced Theoretical Foundations
- Research Design and Methodologies
- Policy, Law and Ethics in Nursing
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics, Pathophysiology and Health Assessment
- Global Perspectives on Population-Based Health
- Leadership & Financial Management Strategies
- Capstone Project in Nursing Administration
- Graduate Nursing Elective
- Nurse Administration Internship
CIP Code 51.3802
MBA COURSES
MBA Core
- Quality & Productivity
- Managing Talent & Workforce Flow
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Organization Behavior
- Human Resource Management
- Current Issues in Strategic Management
- Operations Management OR Training and Development
Total Credits 150
CIP Code 52.0201
