Study Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration at Lewis University in the USA, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Designed specifically for the working adult, the flexible and accelerated MSN/MBA dual degree program at Lewis University allows students to earn both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration. Upon completion, students will know how to design and execute specialized healthcare systems, identify and resolve organizational challenges, and manage the financial order of a healthcare organization.

Which department am I in?

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$17,254.29 per year

International Student Insurance (Fall/Spring semester) - $1,025

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Romeoville Campus

One University Parkway,

Romeoville,

Illinois,

60446, Midwest, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$17,254.29 per year

International Student Insurance (Fall/Spring semester) - $1,025

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Romeoville Campus

One University Parkway,

Romeoville,

Illinois,

60446, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Graduation from a baccalaureate nursing program, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in state of practice
Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from ADN degree if applicable, OR
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from BSN degree; OR
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from post BSN, graduate level coursework of no less than 6 credit hours
Successful completion of a Statistics course and Nursing Research course (3 credit hours each)
- Equivalent courses must be taken prior to or concurrent with the first graduate-level nursing course with a grade “B” or above.
- If a student does not receive a grade of “B” or above in a bridge course, the student may not repeat the course and will be dismissed from the program.
A current resume or curriculum vitae
Two completed Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences' recommendation forms
- One reference must be from a nurse with a master's degree or doctoral degree in the specialty for which you are applying
- One reference should be from your current supervisor or manager
- Letters from persons deemed to have a conflict of interest will not be accepted, e.g. relatives or persons in a reporting position to the applicant.
Essay of 500 words addressing the following:
- How your work and life experiences prepared you for graduate studies
- How graduate study will facilitate achievement of your short and long terms goals in your chosen track
- How the Lewis University Mission integrates with your personal and professional identity
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Complete an application for graduate admission.
Submit official transcripts from each college/university attended.
Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 (conditional admission available to those with GPA < 3.0 (Effective for fall 2013)
Submit a professional resume.
Provide two recommendation forms.
Complete an admission checklist.