Thank you for your interest in Creighton University. However, applicants are required to have earned their bachelor's degree in order to be considered for admission to this program.
As Little as 2 Years
Complete your 36-credit master's in as little as 24 months or up to 6 years based on your specific needs.
5 Starts per Year
Classes begin in January, March, May/June, August and October.
Flexible and Customizable Curriculum
Electives make up 50% of the curriculum, which includes two optional concentrations: Leading in Business Settings or Healthcare Leadership.
Graduate certificate curriculum
The certificate program consists of 15 credit hours. Courses include:
- Writing for Graduate Students
- Leadership Theory, Application and Reflection
- Strategic Orienteering and Execution Tactics
- Communicating and Leading Across Cultures
- Innovation and Adaptive Change
- Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Master’s degree curriculum
The organizational leadership program consists of 18 core credits and 18 elective credits and delivers an interdisciplinary understanding of leadership principles and applications.
Core courses include:
- Writing for Graduate Students
- Leadership Theory, Application and Reflection
- Strategic Orienteering and Execution Tactics
- Communicating and Leading Across Cultures
- Innovation and Adaptive Change
- Contemporary Issues in Leadership
- Leadership Capstone
Elective options include areas of study such as:
- Business
- Education
- Healthcare
- Sports
Upcoming start dates
We offer multiple start times per year, so you can begin whenever you’re ready.
Link ethics, leadership and service to your career.
Unlock everything you’re capable of as a moral and well-rounded leader with a master’s degree or graduate certificate from Creighton University. Whether you’re interested in becoming a manager, business owner, coach or community leader, these programs will help you harness your talents and passion to bring out the best in yourself and those around you.
You won’t just become a thoughtful and successful leader, you will learn to develop and manage complex relationships, build connections, handle adversity and implement organizational improvement—all in service of a more just world.
Through our graduate program, you will:
- Learn the fundamentals of leadership, strategic problem-solving, decision-making, communication and more
- Gain the skills and insights employers are looking for and learn to apply them to your current role right away
- Access flexible online courses designed to fit the lives and schedules of working professionals
- Experience an education enhanced by Jesuit values
- Enjoy small class sizes with students from diverse professional backgrounds
- Take courses taught by expert faculty with extensive experience in their respective fields
- Customize your degree to your career goals with concentrations and supplemental certificates of your choice
Creighton University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Ranked: “Best College”
Creighton ranks in the top third of national universities.
– U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Admission requirements
Master’s degree admission requirements
Master’s degree admission requirements
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program requires the following:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a recommended 3.0 GPA or higher
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended
- A personal statement of approximately 500 words that describes your professional goals and how this degree will help you reach them
- Applicants may submit a letter of recommendation if they believe it will enhance their application file; however, letters of recommendation are not required
- Personal interview (at the request of the admissions committee)
International students are eligible for this program and F-1 visas may be supported upon admission, dependent on your chosen format. For admission, international applicants must:
- Meet English language proficiency requirements
- Submit a Certification of Available Finances Form through the Global Engagement Office if admitted
Graduate certificate admission requirements
Graduate certificate admission requirements
For the graduate certificate program, applicants must:
- Complete an application.
- Provide an updated curriculum vitae or resume.
- Provide an official transcript from the institution that granted your bachelor’s degree.
- Submit a personal statement that describes your interest in the graduate certificate program.
Tap into support services that set you up for success.
Whether you’re studying online or on campus, all of our students receive the same benefits: the support of engaged faculty, resources that empower you academically and spiritually, access to Creighton’s career center, resume-building opportunities and more.
Forge global connections that propel your career.
From the moment you begin your Creighton degree, you’ll gain access to our extensive and influential network of 77,000 alumni who are contributing to a better future in business, finance, technology and beyond.
Link your leadership degree to expertise in your industry of interest.
Concentrations
Tailor your master’s degree with specific industry savvy through a concentration in business leadership or healthcare leadership.
Supplemental certificates
Use your elective courses to complete a graduate certificate in another field of study. Options include: bioethics, K-12 educational leadership through sports, lifestyle medicine, leadership and well-being, negotiation and conflict resolution, healthcare management, health informatics and sports leadership.
Dual degree options
Save time and money when you earn a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at once.