Creighton University Online

Highlights

• Online extension of Creighton University, an institution established over 140 years ago
• Creighton is regularly ranked as having the top Master's degree program in the Midwest by US News & World Report
• Online and on-campus degrees are equivalent
• Creighton's Business College is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - AACSB International
• Institutional accreditation from North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

About the School

Founded in 1878 Creighton University (CU) is a Jesuit Catholic University with enrollment of over 6,700 students. Individuals in Creighton are a broad mix of diverse faiths and races from the United States and 65 countries. The University has been regularly rated as the top-ranked degree granting university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Individuals who successfully complete the online program receive the same respected graduate credentials as on-campus students.

Academic Programs

CU's online program, The Creighton Office of Online Learning (COOL) is run under the auspices of the Graduate School.

The online Master's program emphasizes developing the moral and spiritual character of the participants. Programs include:

• Master's in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution – This program focuses on four different tracks:
  • The Organizational/Transactional Negotiation concentration is designed to give students a background in dispute resolution dynamics, leadership, ethics, organizational behavior and managerial practices.
  • International Negotiation focuses on the needs of the global community. It helps individuals gain an understanding of cultural differences and conflict dynamics.
  • The Healthcare Collaboration curriculum targets the unique characteristics affecting the healthcare field. Students learn about healthcare policy and law, patient safety, end-of-life decisions, elder law and clinical ethics.
  • Educational Collaboration focuses on the dynamic interactions of students, teachers, administrators and the community. The program is designed to integrate an understanding of teaching techniques, multicultural education, social integrity and the consequences of various financial arrangements.
• Master of Security Analysis and Portfolio Management – This degree places its focus on: the income generating ability of securities, investment forecasts and trends, equity, quantitative and performance analysis and more. The curriculum is based on the requirements of the three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst exams.

Learning Options

• Participants have complete interaction with instructors via the virtual classroom.
• Graduates earn the same degree as on-campus students.
• 100% online educational programming.

Faculty

CU's instructors are experts in the critical areas of business education: investment strategy, corporate governance, management, social responsibility and business ethics. The faculty consists of scholars who are also educators.

Student Life

Students have scheduling flexibly for class participation. So regardless of an individuals lifestyle they should be able to find the time to obtain an online degree. Students participate via user-friendly virtual classrooms.

Interaction with professors and classmates is online and ongoing throughout the school year.

Admissions and Financial Aid

As part of the school's application process, it reviews the educational history of prospective students to evaluate their admission into Creighton's online master's programs.

Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Students may be eligible for a selection of loans or grants. The school asks students to begin the process by completing the FAFSA forms (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).