Overview

The Business Administration and Nursing Practice MBA/DNP at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a collaborative dual degree designed to produce elite leaders for the healthcare sector. By combining the clinical depth of a Doctor of Nursing Practice with the strategic breadth of a Master of Business Administration, the programme prepares graduates for high-level administrative roles. Students develop the multidisciplinary expertise required to manage complex medical organisations and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based leadership.

Why Business Administration and Nursing Practice at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?

This coordinated programme is delivered through a partnership between the Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business and the School of Nursing. It offers a unique curriculum that addresses the intersection of clinical excellence and corporate efficiency. Students benefit from a structured learning environment that includes executive development activities and a comprehensive DNP project focused on implementation science and leadership practice immersion.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 27090 per year
National fee: USD 27090 per year
Local fee: USD 13659 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 83 credit hours across nursing and business disciplines. Modules may include:

Advanced Evidence-Based Practice in Health Care
Population Health for Advanced Practice Nursing
Quality Outcomes and Safety
Applied Health Informatics
Health Systems Policy and Economics
Accounting Analysis and Control
Corporate Finance
Marketing Strategy
Predictive Analytics for Managers

Careers with Business Administration and Nursing Practice

Graduates are equipped for senior management and executive positions within the healthcare industry. The dual qualification supports career paths in nursing administration, health system leadership, and clinical operations management. By mastering both biostatistics and strategic management, professionals can lead interprofessional teams, advocate for equitable health policies, and implement quality initiatives in diverse medical settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare
Advanced Perspectives on Cultural Diversity and Disparities in Health Care
Epidemiological Principles for Population Health
Biostatistics and Applications for Nursing Practice
Human Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admissions. Please contact the program directly with questions regarding application deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

83 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Nursing Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 756 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are admitted to both the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate programs in nursing and business administration.
Three letters of reference are required including one from a former faculty and one from a health care employer.

Applicants may choose to complete either the GMAT or GRE and must have a BS in Nursing degree.

Applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution in the United States or from a recognized institution in a foreign country.

Cumulative GPA of 2.75.
English Proficiency for International Students .

Work experience

Two years of practice in a health care setting.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27090 USD / year

≈ 27090 USD / year
Out-of-State

27090 USD / year

≈ 27090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13659 USD / year

≈ 13659 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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