Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
PLO4 : Improves health care by demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration . ( UL 2 and 4 ; MSN Essential IV and VI ) PLO5 : Applies leadership skills in the provision of culturally responsive , high quality nursing care in advanced practice roles . ( UL 2 , 3 and 5 ; MSN Essentials II and IX )
Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) PLO1 : Students will effectively research and communicate in writing ( in APA format ) ideas and arguments associated with business leadership and management issues . ( ULO 1 , 3 , 4 ) PLO2 : Students will apply knowledge and skills to develop a comprehensive business plan which demonstrates competency in the following areas : management , operations , finance , and marketing . ( ULO 2 , 4 ) PLO3 : Apply critical thinking to real life work problems through the application of theoretical and experiential knowledge . ( ULO 1 , 2 , 4 ) PLO4 : Students will identify issues and strategies related to ethics and corporate social responsibility and its implications for business . ( ULO 2 , 3 , 4 )
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
MSN Admissions Requirements : The admission requirements are the same as listed for the MSN program , and the MBA program . Students must meet admission requirements for both programs to be admitted into the dual degree program .
Internal / External Transfers : Students may transfer a maximum of 6 transferrable credits . The courses to be transferred will be evaluated for equivalency to the courses at Gwynedd Mercy University . The candidate must provide the syllabus including course description and student learning outcomes within 30 days prior to the interview . ( Once the student is accepted , no courses may be taken outside of Gwynedd Mercy University ).
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : See Graduate Program Guidebook Attendance Policies ( including Lab / Clinical Attendance Policies ): See Graduate Program Guidebook Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : See Graduate Program Guidebook Course withdrawal policies : See Graduate Program Guidebook
Time to Completion : The MSN program must be completed within five calendar years . The MBA courses should be completed in under 18 months .
Experiential Learning : Students are required to secure clinical site placements in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator and Program Coordinator . Preceptors at the clinical site placements are required to meet the qualifications of the appropriate accrediting body ( e . g . State Board requirements ; Board Certified .) Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential learning opportunities .
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