Admissions Requirements (Graduate Program

Policy title Admissions Requirements (Graduate Program - MSN/MBA)	Category Admissions Graduate/Adult/Transfer Registrar
Owner Dean of Graduate Programs	Approved by Vice President for Enrollment Management

Purpose of this policy

To inform prospective graduate students of the admission process when applying to the MSN/MBA program.

Policy statement

MSN/MBA Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, students must meet all general eligibility requirements of Nebraska Wesleyan University.

In addition to meeting specific admission prerequisites for the RN to MSN program or BSN to MSN program, applicants must submit the following to complete the application process:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an ACEN-, CCNE- or CNEA-accredited nursing program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Unencumbered active state nursing license (with expiration date)
Free online application
Undergraduate transcripts
Completion of a background check and drug screen
Two references
Upload the names and email addresses of two education or work-related associates. We will send your references an online form to complete in support of your application.
Résumé
Upload your résumé.
Personal goals statement
In 300-500 words, describe your reason for pursuing an MBA or MSN/MBA. What professional, personal and educational goals do you hope to achieve? What strengths will you bring to Nebraska Wesleyan’s MBA program? You may upload your personal goal statement or enter it in your online application for admission.
Two years’ work experience
Show your work experience on your résumé. Other relevant factors such as undergraduate GPA or internships may serve to meet this requirement.

Admissions Requirements (Graduate Program - MSN/MBA)