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Doctor of Nursing Practice + MBA in Health Care

Become an Expert Clinician and Executive Leader with a DNP + MBA Degree

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’s 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.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice + MBA in Health Care program at Wilmington University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Cohorts begin three times per year in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.

  • Application Deadline for Spring Term Admission: October 1st or until cohort is filled
  • Application Deadline for Summer Term Admission: March 1st or until cohort is filled
  • Application Deadline for Fall Term Admission: June 15th or until cohort is filled

Choose from 2 Specialized Concentrations for your DNP + MBA Degree

  • Advanced Practice
  • Leadership

Your DNP + MBA program includes experiential academic engagement hours1.

18 courses 28 months to complete2

1500 hours for advanced practice nurses and 1,000 hours for nurse leaders. 2Advanced practice nurses take 18 courses which can be completed in either 20 or 28 months. Nurse leaders take 22 courses which can be completed in 28 months.

$2,139 per course

Cost of a typical 3-credit doctoral degree course.
Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your DNP + MBA degree.

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. Our DNP graduates have transitioned to some of the highest nursing management positions, like:

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I was so impressed by how the faculty described the program. Their knowledge and care was evident. I knew I could attend WilmU and get the quality education I needed to move to the next level in my career." Dr. Raymond Nwaneri, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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