Demand for health care leaders with clinical and business expertise is rising. That's why the University of Baltimore and University of Maryland offer a dual master's degree in nursing and business administration.
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• UBalt offers "regional, in-state tuition" for select out-of-state areas.
The MBA is 39-credits
No test requirements for MBA admission.
An MBA provides a strong foundation in organizational behavior, strategic management,
and human resources, complementing the clinical expertise gained through an M.S in
Nursing. Whether you are looking to lead the daily operations of a health care facility,
like a hospital, clinic, or nursing home or chief nursing officer—earning both an
MBA and master's in nursing will take your career to the next level.
Enhancing your business acumen is invaluable in health care. Nurses who also have an MBA offer more insights to strategic decision-making process, resource allocation, and process improvement.
You have the option to complete your MBA in our flexible program or enroll in our fully online MBA. The curriculum is the same, but the preference is all yours.
We recognize the importance of work-life-education balance, so we offer flexible learning options for working professionals. Our on-campus business classes begin at 6 p.m., with some offered in a hybrid format (combining in-person and online learning) and all of our online classes are available asynchronously. You also have the choice to take a part-or full-time course load—and you can change your enrollment status every semester.
The UBalt MBA program emphasizes leadership development, equipping graduates with the skills to manage teams, lead projects, and navigate complex organizational structures. In nursing, this translates to effective leadership in patient care, staff management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Here's a few more ways you can see how an MBA and M.S. in Nursing may edge out the competition.
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A degree from the Merrick School of Business is more than just a qualification; it's a passport to a world of opportunity.
Your application will be accepted on a rolling basis but you can use these dates as a guide.
Admission will be offered depending on availability of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.
Questions? Contact an admission counselor at 410.837.4777 or gradadmission@ubalt.edu.
Let us know when you are ready to earn your MBA degree by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
Insider tips:
The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive
an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent
individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team
has received.
When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor or Merrick School of Business representative be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.
A bachelor’s degree in any field is required for admittance into the UBalt MBA program. This program is open to students without an accounting undergraduate degree as well as those who have earned an accounting-focused bachelor’s degree. The undergraduate GPA for admitted students typically ranges from 2.9 to 4.0.
Historically, admitted MBA students have average cumulative GPA's of 3.2 and come from a variety of academic majors, with the majority having some sort of prior accounting education.
The University of Baltimore has several scholarships that may be available for those students who have submitted competitive GPA documentation.
A key factor for all applicants is the undergraduate GPA, although graduate coursework will be taken into account. Request your official transcripts as soon as possible, as they can take time to print, prepare and mail. The Office of Admission requires original transcripts from all universities you’ve attended. It’s easiest to have the institution send your transcript directly to us.
If you are mailing an institution’s transcript, do not break the seal upon receipt. If you attended a non-U.S. institution, you must provide the official transcript and a transcript evaluation with a course-by-course analysis conducted by a transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services.
Send your resume to our team via email. By submitting your resume you are signaling that you are a polished professional. That’s great because our students are professionals who are looking to enhance or change their careers. The diversity of your overall work experience is important to us.
The Admissions Committee holistically considers your transcripts, work experience, personal statement and professional recommendation in the evaluation process.
Your personal statement is important, so take your time writing it. Please submit it to documents@ubalt.edu.
Clearly tell the admissions committee more about your background and your interests. Share the reasons why you are interested in pursuing a University of Baltimore MBA.
Include your thoughts about how the program will assist you in achieving your academic and professional development goals. Make sure your essay is well written and exhibits a high level of academic and professional competency. Again, don’t forget to proofread for grammatical and spelling errors.
One recommendation letter is required for candidates with a GPA less than 3.0. It should come from someone with the ability to evaluate your academic aptitude and/or professional experience, such as a professor, supervisor, project partner, or mentor.
Candidates with a GPA above 3.0 are not required to submit a letter of recommendation but it is welcomed.
Examples should include details of your work history, thoughts on your competence as an employee, an explanation of why they think you’d be a successful MBA candidate, description of your academic ability, etc.
Ask the writers to put their letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes with their signatures on the back flap. Give those individuals who are writing your letters of recommendation at least two weeks—but preferably a month—to complete the task. This allows them to take their time and communicate their thoughts and recommendations of the likelihood that you will succeed in the program.
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Office of Graduate Admission
1420 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
