Overview

In this unique joint degree program between the Miami Herbert Business School and the School of Nursing and Health Studies, a Master of Science in Leadership is embedded the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum so that students can earn both degrees within three years.

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Admission Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, from regionally accredited institutions

·   Degree in nursing from NLN or CCNE accredited programs are preferred.

·   Official transcripts for each institution attended must be mailed from the issuing institution’s Registrar directly to NursingCAS.

·      NursingCAS cannot process transcripts that are stamped “Issued to Student.” 

·      To expedite the process be sure to include the Transcript Request Form from the “Colleges Attended” section in “Academic History.”

·   Applicants are required to list all institutions attended in the “Colleges Attended” section under “Academic History” even if no degree was awarded.

·   Applicants with international transcripts should refer to the “Additional Requirements for International Transcripts” section below. International degrees must be equivalent to those in the U.S.

2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the bachelor’s degree in nursing

3. Introductory statistics course

4. Two letters of recommendation (minimum)

·   At least one reference from an academic source preferably from individuals with doctorates in nursing 

·   At least one professional reference (e.g., direct supervisor or health organizational leader/ administrator/ manager)

·   Complete the “References” section to request electronic recommendations.

5. Statement of professional goals

·   Discuss reasons for applying to the joint MS Leadership-DNP program at the University of Miami, describe the role of the DNP prepared nurse, and speak to specific areas of interest and potential ideas for the MS Leadership DNP scholarly project.

·   Upload in the “Documents” tab under “Personal Statement.”

6. Current CV/resume

·   The CV/resume should include work and volunteer activities, licensures and other certifications, awards, professional organizations, and academic experiences.

·   Upload in the “Documents” tab under “CV/Resume.”

7. A minimum of two years of experience in a health care setting 

8. Current, unrestricted RN license to practice nursing in the State of Florida or the state/territory of current practice

·   Upload in the “Documents” tab under “License.”

·   International students must have a United States Social Security number to obtain a Florida RN license.

Curriculum Requirements

MS in Leadership
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
MGT 617Leading Across Cultures2
MGT 620Managing Through People2
MGT 621High Performance Leadership2
MGT 622High Performance Teams2
MGT 623Human Resource Systems2
MGT 624Negotiation Strategies2
MGT 677Corporate Strategy and Organization2
MKT 640Foundations of Marketing Management2
Courses in Fulfilment of Both Degrees
NUR 655Health Care Management, Economics, Financing, and Ethics 13
NUR 660Translational Science 23
NUR 663Research 33
NUR 676Practice Immersion Experience I 412
NUR 688Health Systems Development and Leadership Practice Immersion II 52
Doctor of Nursing Practice
NUR 602Doctoral Level Orientation/Nur *0
NUR 654The Evolution of Nursing Practice and Application of Theory in Nursing Practice3
NUR 656Global Health3
NUR 657Population Based Health and Health Care Disparities3
NUR 658Health Policy Development and Implementation3
NUR 659Technology in Health Care3
NUR 664Applied Biostatistics for Nursing Practice3
NUR 672DNP Scholarly Project Seminar I3
NUR 673DNP Scholarly Project Seminar II3
Total Credit Hours65
1

NUR 655 replaces ACC 600 (1.5 of 2 credits) and FIN 641 (1.5 of 2 credits) in the MSL

2

NUR 660 replaces MGT 618 in the MSL

3

NUR 663 replaces MAS 631 in the MSL

4

2 credits of NUR 676 replace MGT 664 in the MSL

5

NUR 688 replaces MGT 616 in the MSL

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*Note: This course is completed online via Blackboard prior to matriculation.  Students are registered for the course in their first semester.

Full-Time Plan of Study

Spring IHoursClass CreditsClinical CreditsClinical Hours
NUR 602 Doctoral Level Orientation/Nur *** 0      
NUR 658 Health Policy Development and Implementation 3 3 0 0
NUR 664 Applied Biostatistics for Nursing Practice 3 3 0 0
NUR 676 Practice Immersion Experience I ** 12 1 11 608
NUR 663 Research 3 3 0 0
 Total for Semester211011608
Summer I
NUR 660 Translational Science 3 3 0 0
NUR 688 Health Systems Development and Leadership Practice Immersion II 2 0 2 112
NUR 654 The Evolution of Nursing Practice and Application of Theory in Nursing Practice 3 3 0 0
 Total for Semester862112
Fall I
BUS 610 Communicating for Career Success 2 2 0 0
MGT 620 Managing Through People * 2 2 0 0
MGT 621 High Performance Leadership 2 2 0 0
MGT 622 High Performance Teams * 2 2 0 0
MGT 623 Human Resource Systems * 2 2 0 0
 Total for Semester1010
Spring II
MGT 624 Negotiation Strategies * 2 2 0 0
MGT 617 Leading Across Cultures 2 2 0 0
MGT 677 Corporate Strategy and Organization 2 2 0 0
MKT 640 Foundations of Marketing Management 2 2 0 0
 Total for Semester88
Summer II
NUR 657 Population Based Health and Health Care Disparities 3 3 0 0
NUR 672 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar I 3 1 2 112
 Total for Semester642112
Fall II
NUR 655 Health Care Management, Economics, Financing, and Ethics 3 3 0 0
NUR 656 Global Health 3 3 0 0
NUR 659 Technology in Health Care 3 2 1 56
NUR 673 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar II 3 1 2 112
 Total for Semester1293168
 Total Program6547181000
*

(P) Denotes MS Leadership course that involves project activity time

**

Includes project hours logged for required projects within MS Leadership curriculum (MGT 620, MGT 622, MGT 623, MGT 624)

***

*Note: This course is completed online via Blackboard prior to matriculation.  Students are registered for the course in their first semester.

Part-Time Plan of Study

Spring IHoursClass CreditsClinical CreditsClinical Hours
NUR 658 Health Policy Development and Implementation 3 3 0 0
NUR 664 Applied Biostatistics for Nursing Practice 3 3 0 0
NUR 663 Research 3 3 0 0
 Total for Semester99
Summer I
NUR 654 The Evolution of Nursing Practice and Application of Theory in Nursing Practice 3 3 0 0
 Total for Semester33
Fall I
BUS 610 Communicating for Career Success 2 2 0 0
MGT 620 Managing Through People * 2 2 0 0
MGT 623 Human Resource Systems * 2 2 0 0
 Total for Semester66
Spring II
MGT 617 Leading Across Cultures 2 2 0 0
MGT 624 Negotiation Strategies * 2 2 0 0
MKT 640 Foundations of Marketing Management 2 2 0 0
 Total for Semester66
Summer II
NUR 660 Translational Science 3 3 0 0
NUR 688 Health Systems Development and Leadership Practice Immersion II 2 0 2 112
 Total for Semester532112
Fall II
MGT 621 High Performance Leadership 2 2 0 0
MGT 622 High Performance Teams * 2 2 0 0
NUR 655 Health Care Management, Economics, Financing, and Ethics 3 3 0 0
NUR 659 Technology in Health Care 3 2 1 56
 Total for Semester109156
Spring III
MGT 677 Corporate Strategy and Organization 2 2 0 0
NUR 676 Practice Immersion Experience I ** 12 1 11 608
 Total for Semester14311608
Summer III
NUR 657 Population Based Health and Health Care Disparities 3 3 0 0
NUR 672 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar I 3 1 2 112
 Total for Semester642112
Fall III
NUR 656 Global Health 3 3 0 0
NUR 673 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar II 3 1 2 112
 Total for Semester642112
 Total Program6547181000
*

(P) Denotes MS Leadership course that involves project activity time 

**

Includes project hours logged for required projects within MS Leadership curriculum (MGT 620, MGT 622, MGT 623, MGT 624)