Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
based practice in advanced nursing roles . ( UL 1 and 4 ; MSN Essentials I and III ) PLO2 : Demonstrates expertise in providing population based holistic care in advanced nursing roles in accordance with the standards of practice and codes of ethics . ( UL 2 , 3 and 4 ; MSN Essentials V , VII and VIII ) PLO3 : professional and social responsibility for self , individuals , family and community grounded in the Mercy tradition and within the context of a multicultural society . ( UL 1 , 3 and 5 ; MSN Essential VII and IX )
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
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 transferable 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 Guidebooks Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Undergraduate GPA 3.0 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 Program Guidebooks
Time to Completion : The MSN program must be completed within five calendar years . The MBA courses should be completed in under 18 months .
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