Curriculum
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Master of Science in Nursing
School of Nursing
MSN Core Courses
NURS 502: Epidemiology and Bioinformatics
This is an epidemiology methods course designed with the broad perspective required for determination of the distribution and determinants of health and illness in human population groups. One focus is on the information systems, data sets and algorithms used in solving health problems and finding solutions needed for evidence-based practice. Knowledge required for being a critical consumer of research reports in professional literature is an additional focus. Designing health promotion and disease prevention programs for important global and local health problems is also stressed. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 502).
NURS 504: Policy, Quality, and Safety in Health Care
This course provides an overview of policies that affect the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of health care. Students analyze the effects that paradigms, values, special interests, and economics have in the delivery and financing of health care that may or may not result in improvement of health of the public and of specific subsets of patients. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 504).
NURS 506: Nursing Role Theory and Evidence-Based Practice
This course provides students a framework to guide advanced clinical inquiry. Students learn how to formulate researchable and clinically relevant evidence-based practice (EBP) questions, perform advanced literature searches, and critique the strength of current evidence. Students identify and propose EBP projects that are relevant to their specialty areas and present project findings upon completion. Three graduate credits.
NURS 536: Law, Regulations, and Ethics in Health Care
This course provides an overview of legal issues associated with healthcare, including HIPAA and Medicare fraud and abuse, and the regulatory and accreditation environments of Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and OSHA. Ethical issues associated with the practice of medicine and decision-making in the healthcare environment are also examined. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 536).
MSN Nurse Administrator: Specialty Courses
NURS 520: Financial Management in Health Care
This course focuses on the synthesis of theoretical and practical principles of financial and investment decisions within health care organizations. Students utilize accounting and financial information to execute effective decisions that enhance organizational objectives and patient outcomes. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 520).
NURS 522: Project Management in Health Care
This course focuses on defining projects and identifying how to manage them within health care organizations. Students learn to identify project management process groups, methods to formulate and execute goals, break project components into work breakdown structure, and critique project case studies to assure performance improvement. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 522).
NURS 524: Strategic Planning in Health Care
This course examines models of change within health care organizations and identify strategic and leadership decisions necessary to effect positive organizational outcomes. Factors that assure short-term and long-term success in a competitive health care environment, including developing partnerships and cultivating human and other resources are analyzed. Students utilize case studies to critique the strategic decision-making process and make recommendations for effective strategic change. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 524).
NURS 533: Managing Health Care Organization
This course examines the unique environment of health care and the challenges confronting managers in that environment. Topics examined include marketing health care services, recruiting and retaining staff necessary for meeting mission, the strategy of health care services delivery, health care informatics, and decision making in the health care market place. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 532).
NURS 535: Health Care Financing System
In this course, students will study human health, both national and personal, from an economic perspective. Further, students will analyze the ways in which healthcare services are demanded and supplied. Topics include: the value of health from an individual and societal perspective; the demand for physicians鈥 and other health services; the supply of healthcare; the demand for and the supply of health insurance; international comparison of healthcare expenditures; cost-benefit analyses of public policies and medical interventions; and the role of government in related healthcare markets. Prerequisites: None. Three graduate credits. (Graduate Business students register for MGMT 534).
NURS 760: Nurse Administrator Capstone, Seminar and Internship
The course鈥檚 seminar provides students with seminar and internship opportunities to engage in self and peer review to facilitate successful implementation of the nurse administrator role, synthesizing advanced concepts learned during the program of study. Students set professional development goals and present case studies for individual and group analysis and evaluation. Students explore options for collaborative health projects that enhance nursing engagement and leadership in the global community. The internship component is a precepted nursing administration practicum experience that provides students with opportunities to implement the role of the nurse administrator within a health care agency or hospital. *The Nurse Administrator鈥檚 Professional Portfolio will be completed during this semester. Six graduate credits.
Leadership Electives
(Elect one fo these for MSN/Other taken for dual-degree MBA)
HMGT: 509: Developing Leadership Expertise
Organizations and businesses need leadership from every individual who works or volunteers to advance its mission and goals. Regardless of style or approach, leadership starts with basic competencies that together create a portfolio for leadership effectiveness. The roster of competencies is fluid and can vary depending on the individual, the workplace and the goals, but the outcome is constant: they contribute significantly to an individual鈥檚 ability to lead people. In this course, we will examine what can arguably be considered among the most relevant and substantive competencies for effective leadership currently. Competencies may include emotional intelligence, authenticity, being present, character, creativity, courage and empathy. Incorporating a variety of tools and techniques, such as presentations, research, essays and outreach to industry professionals, the course gives students the opportunity to understand, assess, and develop their own capacities and effectiveness in these areas of leadership competencies. Three graduate credits.
HMGT 510: Leading Human Capital in Organizations
Leaders and managers achieve goals working with and through others. They must be skilled in developing individuals to work in teams, in facilitating teams, and in managing conflict. Leaders and managers must understand organizational and national cultures and how they affect the achievement of goals. They must not only hold strong ethical values, but also model them. This course examines the role of managers as leaders in organizations and develops knowledge and skills needed by managers in today鈥檚 business environment to successfully achieve organizational goals. This course focuses on who leaders are and what leaders do. It is important to know what accounts for effective leadership and how one can become an effective leader. Subsequently, course material will focus upon fundamental principles of leadership and how these principles relate to becoming an effective leader. Emphasis will be placed on self-reflection and analysis in regard to developing one鈥檚 own leadership skills. Three graduate credits.
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare (MBA)
School of Professional Studies and Innovation
(as of Spring 2025)
Six Courses
HFIN 546: Financial Management in Healthcare (Corporate)
In this course we examine the complexities of financial decision making and risk in the dynamic US healthcare industry. Learners will gain an understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, revenue management and investment strategies among key stakeholders in the healthcare industry. Participants will gain knowledge and insights into healthcare economics, insurance reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Learning outcomes include being equipped with the skills needed to optimize financial performance of a healthcare organization while ensuring delivery of high-quality care. Three graduate credits.
HMKT 570: Healthcare Operations and Management and Performance
Improvement In this hands-on course, learners will examine the principles, strategies and tools to effectively manage business operations in a variety of healthcare organizations including healthcare systems, service providers and technology vendors. From optimizing resource allocation and managing expense budgets to streamlining processes, this course enables participants to navigate healthcare delivery. Learners will gain insights into quality improvement, cost effectiveness, aspects of supply chain and innovation, preparing them to improve operational excellence in healthcare delivery. Three graduate credits.
HMGT 526: Data-Driven Decision Making
In today's digital age, data has become a pivotal asset for organizations across industries. The ability to harness and analyze data effectively can lead to informed decision-making, driving competitive advantage and innovation. This course is designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to leverage data for strategic decision-making in business contexts. Topics covered in this course include: The fundamentals of data-driven decision-making, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, statistical tools and methodologies to extract insights from data. and data visualization.
HMGT 599: Healthcare Consulting/Experiential Learning Practicum (capstone)
This experiential course provides learners an in-depth overview of healthcare consulting as a profession. Learners will gain the skills needed to perform consulting projects for a variety of organizations. Participants will develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to analyze healthcare challenges, formulate strategic recommendations and deliver value-add consulting services to diverse organizations, public and private, and not for profit. Through case studies, discussions with consultants from healthcare consulting agencies, and hands-on projects including a project with a healthcare company, students will gain practical insights and experience in the consulting process, client engagement strategies, problem solving and critical thinking.
Leadership Elective (HMGT 509 or HMGT 510). One, three-credit course.
Healthcare Management Elective. One, three-credit course.
(as advised by the School of Professional Studies and Innovation's Administrator/Academic Advisor
