Wilmington University offers a distinctive dual-degree program that pairs the Doctor of Nursing Practice with the Master of Healthcare Administration. Few institutions offer a single path that combines these two degrees, giving nurses the opportunity to build advanced clinical expertise while gaining a deeper understanding of healthcare leadership and organizational management.
This streamlined dual-degree option allows you to earn your MHA and DNP degrees simultaneously through a streamlined 54-credit program. The thoughtfully integrated pathway helps you accelerate your educational goals while maximizing the value of your investment.
The future of healthcare requires leaders who can evaluate complex challenges, implement evidence-based solutions, and guide organizations through transformation. This dual-degree curriculum combines healthcare administration competencies in strategy, finance, operations, reimbursement, healthcare law, and marketing with DNP coursework in healthcare leadership, informatics, population health, quality improvement, policy, and systems thinking. Through experiential engagement and a doctoral practice project, you’ll learn to translate research into practice and lead initiatives to improve care delivery, patient outcomes, and organizational effectiveness.
Designed for working healthcare professionals, the MHA + DNP program offers the flexibility needed to balance doctoral study with career and personal responsibilities. Courses are taught by experienced healthcare practitioners and doctoral faculty who bring current industry challenges directly into the learning experience. With online learning options and applied coursework focused on real-world healthcare issues, you'll develop practical leadership skills that can be immediately applied within your organization.
Cost of a typical 3-credit graduate degree course.
Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your MHA + DNP degree.
The challenges facing healthcare today require leaders who understand both clinical practice and how healthcare organizations operate. This dual-degree program brings those perspectives together, helping students develop the skills to lead quality improvement initiatives, navigate change, and make a broader impact within their organizations and communities. It's an excellent option for professionals who want to expand their leadership role in healthcare. — Dr. Mary Pat Braudis, MHA Program Chair
