Dual Degree Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration Online

Prepare for top-level management jobs in healthcare with this powerful Dual MSN and MBA online program.
Program Overview
Blend your healthcare expertise with a strong business background with the Lamar University Dual MSN and MBA online program. This unique program gives you a distinct advantage and a unique skill set for top-level executive positions in healthcare. Coursework for both programs is taken simultaneously—saving you both time and money.
This MSN MBA online program combines core business coursework, leadership and advanced healthcare policies to give you the expertise to lead and shape the future of healthcare. You will expand your nursing expertise, be able to find business solutions to complex healthcare issues, and set organizational policy and priorities in healthcare.
Core MBA coursework helps you understand the business side of healthcare. Coursework includes managerial accounting, financial and marketing management, and the ability to explore data relationships and trends to improve decision-making. MSN coursework covers healthcare technology for nurse administrators, nursing research, allocation of resources, and the ability to implement a project proposal and disseminate outcomes. There is no minimum work or clinical experience required for this program.
The Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and program certificates in nursing at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, are accredited through 2025 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org.
Tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Dual MSN and MBA. Our tuition is affordable, and can be paid by the course.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Calendar
Our Dual MSN and MBA online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
Upcoming Start Dates:
8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Summer I | 05/31/2022 | 05/09/2022 | 05/16/2022 | 05/23/2022 | 08/04/2022 |
Fall 1 | 08/22/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 10/14/2022 |
Fall 2 | 10/19/2022 | 09/28/2022 | 10/05/2022 | 10/10/2022 | 12/06/2022 |
Admissions
The Dual Degree Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
RN License
Current, unencumbered, state-issued RN license.
BSN Degree
BSN degree from an accredited university.

3.0 GPA
Cumulative of last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- College statistics required with Grade “C” or better (highly recommended to take statistics again if it has been more than five years)
- Current RN license
- Online application
- Submit your application and a one-time $25 application fee online
- BSN degree
- BSN from an accredited university
- Cumulative of last 60 undergraduate hours
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.
Courses
The Lamar University Dual MSN and MBA online program consists of 61 credit hours, 37 for the MSN and 24 for the MBA.
*Price does not include leveling courses (if required). Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed.
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