Program Overview

Business Administration (MBA)

Earning an MBA from Creighton University's Heider College of Business is a step that'll open doors in your career. A Creighton MBA will help you be a critical thinker, ethical decision-maker and effective leader. Creighton is ranked in the top 25% of business schools in the country. People respect a Creighton MBA, which translates to greater earning potential for you and an ROI worth your time.

Program Details

Program Goals and Curriculum

The Creighton MBA program is designed to focus on developing values-based leaders.

• Core courses include:
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior
  • Survey of Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Business Policy and Managerial Action
  • Business, Ethics and Society
• Functional core courses include:
  • Financial Reporting for MBAs
  • Managerial Finance
  • Economic Analysis for Managers
  • Marketing Management

Concentrations

Creighton's MBA program covers advanced topics in all areas of business, including accounting, business intelligence and analytics, and management. Students may opt to focus on a specific business area by taking multiple courses in a single area.

• Concentration areas include:
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Accounting
  • Financial Psychology and Behavioral Finance
  • Personal Financial Planning

Admission Requirements

• Application
• Personal statement
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended
• Bachelors degree with 3.0 GPA or higher
• Completion of undergrad statistics course (or noncredit tutorial may be completed for a fee, if needed)
• GMAT score (test waiver available)
• Personal Interview (per request of admissions committee)
• 1-3 years of professional work experience preferred
• Additional requirements for international students

International Students

International students are welcomed into this program and F-1 visas may be supported upon admission, depending on a students choice of program format.

• International applicants must:
  • Meet English language proficiency requirements
  • Complete and submit a Certification of Available Finances Form

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition rates change in the fall of each year.

• Financial Aid: To help make your graduate studies at Creighton University more affordable, we encourage you to file the FAFSA to apply for financial assistance.

Dates and Deadlines

The information below detail the enrollment deadlines and starting dates of courses for the current academic year.

• Start Classes In:
  • August
  • October
  • January
  • March
  • June

Accreditation

Creighton University has been awarded Regional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

• The Heider College of Business has been accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Related Programs

• Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Master of Finance
• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Dual Degree Options

Creighton University offers numerous dual degree and certificate options for MBA students. Dual degree options allow you to earn two degrees simultaneously, expanding your depth of knowledge; saving time and tuition.

• Pair the MBA program with any of the following:
  • Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis
  • Master of Finance
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Doctor of Pharmacy