The MBA with Specialisation in Nursing at Wittenborg University is designed for professionals with a nursing background who aspire to leadership roles in the healthcare sector. This full-time, 18-month programme combines essential business management principles with specialised knowledge relevant to the evolving healthcare landscape. Taught entirely in English, the course fosters a diverse, international learning environment and aims to equip students with the skills to enhance patient care and manage healthcare operations effectively. The curriculum bridges theoretical business concepts with practical healthcare challenges, focusing on areas like healthcare policy, leadership, and resource management to improve both patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This programme welcomes individuals with a nursing background and at least three years of professional experience. It does not require a prior business degree, as the initial semester provides a foundational understanding of core management concepts. Graduates will be prepared to drive innovation and improve the quality of healthcare services in a global context.
The MBA programme is structured in a block format, with two modules covered every six weeks. Core modules are inter-disciplinary, allowing students to study alongside peers from various specialisations. Teaching methods include group work, case studies, presentations, and live projects, with an emphasis on interactive learning. Modules are often co-taught by Wittenborg lecturers and guest lecturers from partner universities or industry.
Graduates of the MBA with a Specialisation in Nursing are well-prepared for leadership positions in the healthcare industry. The programme equips individuals with advanced business skills combined with specialised nursing knowledge, enabling them to influence healthcare policies, enhance patient care, and manage complex organisational challenges.
A prior degree in business or management is not required.
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Applicants must have a nursing background and a minimum of three years of professional work experience in nursing. A prior business or management degree is not required.
This is a full-time programme designed to be completed in 18 months.
The tuition fee for international students for the complete programme is €23,300.
The MBA with Specialisation in Nursing programme is taught entirely in English.
Yes, the Wittenborg MBA Scholarship is available for prospective students.
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles such as Healthcare Administrator, Clinical Project Manager, Policy Analyst (Healthcare), Healthcare Consultant, Nurse Manager, and Quality Improvement Coordinator.