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Fairfield’s dual Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration degree program prepares nurses with the knowledge and experience required for executive leadership positions in healthcare organizations. This dual degree provides students with the ability to earn two master’s degrees at once, giving them the ability to compete for the growing employment demand in the healthcare field.
An advanced generalist degree, the program draws upon the expertise of faculty members from the nationally ranked Fairfield Egan and Fairfield Dolan. The versatile 62-credit dual degree will have students take courses across a variety of disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing management, pathophysiology, systems leadership, information technology, healthcare economics, and more.
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Dolan & Egan Rankings
#19
Graduate Accounting
– U.S. News & World Report
#18
Graduate Marketing
– U.S. News & World Report
Top 3
Top 3 Master of Science in Nursing in Connecticut
- U.S. News and World Report
Top 100
Best Grad Nursing Programs in the Nation
– U.S. News & World Report
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AACSB Accredited
Requirements & Curriculum
Required Courses
The MSN/MBA curriculum includes 62 credits of curriculum and a practicum. Curriculum plans are flexible and can be arranged in collaboration with the MSN/MBA Program Director.
| Healthcare Leadership Roles for Systems Improvement |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| Healthcare Economics and Marketing |
| Advanced Health Assessment |
| Advanced Healthcare Policy |
| Research Methods for Evidenced-Based Practice |
| Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement |
| Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology |
| Advanced Pharmacology |
| Master's Leadership Practicum |
| Introduction to Accounting |
| Accounting Information for Decision-Making |
| Applied Business Statistics |
| Principles of Finance |
| Shareholder Value |
| Business Operations |
| Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
| Managing People for Competitive Advantage |
| Marketing Management |
| Customer Value |
A detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more can be viewed in the University’s course catalog.
Egan Admission
Applicants must be a registered nurse from an accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) or have completed the equivalent coursework prior to beginning the program.
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Career & Professional Opportunities
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Career & Professional Opportunities
Employment opportunities for healthcare administrators are on the rise in the state of Connecticut and nationally. Egan’s close partnerships with clinical partners and strong alumni network will build career and mentoring opportunities that last a lifetime.
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Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
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Egan Update
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Faculty & Staff
Fairfield University’s Egan School boasts experienced faculty who inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments. These students are actively engaged with faculty in practice, policy, scholarship, and service.
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