Dear Colleague,

            The School of Nursing and the Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, are in the process of developing a joint Masters of Science in Nursing and Masters in Business Administration (MSN/MBA) degree.  This degree aims to prepare nurse executives with knowledge and skills in nursing and business administration.  Many universities in the USA offer similar programs, but AUB plans to offer the first joint MSN/MBA degree program in Lebanon and the Middle East.  Graduates of such programs in the USA occupy positions as nurse executives, CEO, CFO, Assistant CEO, CFO, Vice President or Director of Nursing and other leadership positions in health care institutions.

            A feasibility study conducted among our Community of Interest will assist us to determine the viability and sustainability of such a new degree.  You are being approached in your capacity as health care provider, expert, and potential user of such a degree to help us determine if our planned program is feasible.

 Section 2: Questions

Please answer the following questions:

Q1.      Is an MSN/MBA degree in your opinion needed in the health care sector of your country?

           Yes            No

Q2.      If such a degree is launched, will you be able to sponsor an employee to register?

           Yes             No  

Q3.      If yes, how many employees will be sponsored/permitted to pursue this degree in the        

           coming 5 years?

          None

               1 – 2

               3 – 5

          More than 5

Q4.      Which delivery modality for offering the degree do you prefer?

          full-time study

          part-time study

           block periods  (students attend classes on weekends every 3 weeks)

Q5.      If the program is to start in September 2006, will you be able to participate?

           Yes

            No

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