Nursing and Business Administration (MSN/MBA)

For financial aid purposes, there are credit minimums for full-time status that may differ from the plans of study. See details.

MSN/MBA in conjunction with the University of Baltimore

*Shared credits between UMSON and School of Business
**Following completion of MSN, students will continue with completion of MBA program to complete the dual degree.

Your nursing education is an important investment. Financial aid and scholarships can help make your goals a reality.

UMSON offers multiple opportunities to help you afford your graduate education. Note that the opportunities below only apply to the portion of your dual-degree program earned at UMSON.

Learn More About Financial Aid and Scholarships

All students receiving funds through the University must:

• be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) in a degree-seeking program
• complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year by UMB's award priority deadline
• FAFSA Submission period: Oct. 1 (of the previous year) through Feb. 28
• FAFSA School code: 002104

The UMB Office of Student Financial Assistance & Education is available to guide prospective and current students through the FAFSA application process and the financial aid award package.

Contact Us:

UMSON Scholarships and Grants Office
410-706-0489 | nrsscholarships@umaryland.edu

UMB Student Financial Assistance and Education Office
410-706-7347 | aidtalk@umaryland.edu

In this section:

• Deadlines
• Qualifications
• Application Materials and Instructions
• Applicants without a High School Diploma or College Degree in the U.S

Deadline:

For best consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all required application materials submitted by the respective deadlines to ensure your application is considered for admission and scholarships.

Should the deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted through the subsequent business day.

• Effective Fall 2025, after the admissions committee file review, applicants interested in the community public health specialty may be invited to an on-campus interview.
• Applicants not selected for an interview will not be advanced to the next stage of applicant review.  

Qualifications:

• bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing from:
  • an ACEN- (formally known as NLNAC), CCNE- or NLN CNEA- accredited college or university
    or
  • an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution
• an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0

Application Materials:

Applicants without a High School Diploma or College Degree in the U.S:

• If you do not have a degree from a U.S. high school, college, or university, you are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
• If you have completed coursework outside of the U.S., you must have your transcripts evaluated.

More information.

The Health Service Leadership management and Nursing Informatics master's specialties are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship by the University of Maryland, Baltimore due to the amount of online courses.

If you have questions regarding the admissions requirements or process, contact the Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships to avoid errors that could delay the processing of your application.