MBA Specialization
MBA in Nursing Administration
Master of Business Administration in Nursing Administration
- Start Immediately
- Weekend Classes
- Graduate in 12 Months
Course Level
Master's Level
Medium of Study
English
Duration
12 Months
Class Schedule
Weekend Sessions
Mode of Delivery
100% Online
Admission Eligibility
Bachelor's in Any Field
Credits
65 ECTS
Evaluation Type
Assignment-based
About the Specialization
MBA in Nursing Administration
The MBA in Nursing Administration supports nurses transitioning into leadership and management roles. It explores hospital operations, team coordination, patient care systems, and healthcare policy. You’ll develop the skills to manage budgets, enhance service delivery, and empower clinical teams. The curriculum also covers leadership, ethics, and strategic planning. Across hospital, clinic, and public health environments, this MBA equips you to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to elevate care outcomes and step into high-impact administrative positions within the healthcare sector.
General nursing education programs often focus on preparing students to earn their undergraduate degrees, usually aiming at a specific endpoint. However, there are numerous high-level career paths that nurses might want to explore. Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree offers many advantages and is an often overlooked option for nurses looking to further their education.
Combining a nursing degree with an MBA can help break into the business aspect of nursing and significantly increase earning potential. While not every nurse aspires to follow the traditional nursing career path, pursuing an MBA provides a unique route compared to obtaining a CNS, NP, MSN, or DNP. An MBA equips nurses with the skills to become leaders among business professionals, leveraging their medical expertise.
Nurses with an MBA think differently compared to those without one, and more should consider this path to enhance their careers and the healthcare industry overall. Are you looking to advance your nursing career into leadership? Are you curious about the business side of medicine and hospital management?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, you could be an excellent candidate for an MBA in Nursing Administration.
Program at a Glance
Why Choose This MBA
- Start immediately – flexible, non-term intake
- Weekend classes on a weekly & monthly basis
- Graduate in 12 months
- 100% online virtual live classes
- Internationally double-accredited Swiss degree
- Specialization: Healthcare Ethics & Compliance, Population Health Management, Nursing Management & Healthcare Change Management
- Borderless Classroom Model (COIL)
Curriculum
Course Details
12 modules · 65 ECTS — 9 core business modules plus 3 specialization modules in Nursing Administration.
Core Business Modules
Marketing Management
MKT501
Research Methods
THE700
Financial Management
FIN510
Organizational Behaviour & Leadership
MGT535
Operations & Project Management
MGT501
Communication and Negotiation Skills
COM 507
Managerial Economics
ECO502
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
ENT567
Management Information Systems
MIS501
Specialization Modules
Healthcare Ethics & Compliance
NRS 707 · Specialization Module
Population Health Management
NRS 782 · Specialization Module
Nursing Management & Healthcare Change Management
NRS 755 · Specialization Module
The SBS Advantage
Why SBS MBA?
A flexible, practical and internationally accredited program built around working professionals.
Non-term Program
Start immediately. SBS offers flexible start dates allowing students to progress at their own pace.
Graduate in 12 Months
The SBS MBA program is structured to help you graduate in 12 months and start your journey to become a corporate leader.
Borderless Classroom Model (COIL)
We expand the traditional boundaries of the classroom through our innovative Borderless Classroom Model. Online platforms connect students and educators from around the world seamlessly, so you gain invaluable intercultural insights and cultivate essential 21st-century skills through collaborative, interactive discussions.
Weekly & Monthly Classes
At SBS, we offer weekend classes on a weekly and monthly basis. This allows you to work full-time while earning your degree.
Practical
Theory and concepts are reinforced by practical teaching methods, relevant workplace scenarios and case studies to encourage applied learning outcomes. Virtual Live classes are engaging and interactive, delivered by “pracademics” renowned for their academic credentials, subject-matter expertise and industry experience.
Accreditations, Certifications & Membership
SBS Swiss Business School is incorporated in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. The institution is nationally certified and its programs are internationally double-accredited by leading professional accreditation bodies, including IACBE and ACBSP.
Our MBA Community
SBS MBA Student Profile
Learn alongside experienced professionals from across the world.
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Recognition
Ranking & Accreditation
SBS Swiss Business School programs are consistently recognised in global rankings.
PREMIER
DBA Programme
2025
#7
Global OMBA Rankings
2025
#5
Global EMBA Rankings
2025
TIER ONE
Global MBA Rankings
2025
Learning Experience
MBA Class at SBS Swiss Business School
Virtual Live Class
Assignment
Business Presentation
Western Qualified Faculty
Group Discussion
Class Activity
Interdisciplinary Approach
Diverse Peer Group
Welcome To SBS Swiss Business School
Why SBS Swiss Business School
SBS Swiss Business School – Middle East provides students with an opportunity to study international university programmes while living in Middle East countries. Our main goal is to provide all our students with a quality, cost-effective education and we pride ourselves in maintaining the highest academic standards.
Since 1998, SBS Swiss Business School has demonstrated significant expertise in education management, backed by a profound industry understanding. We proudly offer our fully licensed and recognized curriculum to the Middle Eastern market, ensuring that students receive a top-tier education. Our programs are delivered by highly qualified academics who possess extensive, relevant industry experience.
Truly International
Double Accredited
State-of-the-Art Campuses in UAE & Switzerland
Top Ranking in Europe
Corporate Connections
Flexible Schedule
Affordable Payment Option
Learn From The Best
Know Your Faculty
Western-qualified “pracademics” who combine academic credentials with real industry experience.
Daniel Pearce
SBS Faculty
Dr. Akram H. Jaffan
SBS Faculty
Dr. Colm Hickey
SBS Faculty
Dr. Gabriella
SBS Faculty
Jean Philippe Serbera
SBS Faculty
Sean Kemp
SBS Faculty
Dr. Peter Stokes
SBS Faculty
Ioannis Dermitzakis
SBS Faculty
How To Apply
Admission Requirements
Prepare the following documents to begin your application:
- Copy of Bachelor's degree & Official Transcript
- Latest CV
- Copy of Passport and Residence Visa
- 1 front-facing photograph
- 1 Reference letter
- Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS). The SBS Admissions Exam must be submitted if any of the required English certificates are unavailable.
Expanding Access to World-Class Education
A Global Academic Partnership
SBS Swiss Business School partners with EdStone Global, a US/UK-based Online Program Management (OPM) company, to offer a broad range of higher education programs to students across the globe. EdStone Global brings deep expertise in working alongside universities and business schools, guiding institutions through every stage of online program development, from strategic planning and digital learning technology to international student recruitment and day-to-day operational support. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to making high-quality SBS qualifications accessible to working professionals and aspiring students worldwide, on their own terms, without compromising academic excellence.
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