MBA Accounting

Creighton University

Master of Accounting (MAC)

Creighton's Online MBA no longer lists an accounting concentration — the school's graduate accounting degree is the on-campus Master of Accounting (MAC) at the Heider College of Business, covered here. The 30-credit program carries AACSB's separate accounting accreditation, costs $1,050 per credit hour (2026-27), and can be built so graduates meet the 150-hour CPA requirement in any state that has one.

Updated July 27, 2026

Program Highlights

Instruction accredited by the Accounting Accreditation Committee of the AACSB

Designed so graduates can meet the 150-hour CPA requirement in any state that has one

Three start terms per year (January, June, August)

Jesuit institution with strong ethical leadership focus

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Program Details

Tuition

$31,500 (30 credits at $1,050/credit, 2026-27)

Credits

30 credits

Duration

Varies; three start terms per year (Jan, Jun, Aug)

Format

Campus

Accreditation

AACSB (separate accounting accreditation)

CPA Ready

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

Tuition, fees, and program details are subject to change. Verify current pricing directly with Creighton University before making enrollment decisions.

Curriculum Highlights

30 credit hours of graduate accounting courseworkNon-thesis, integrative accounting curriculumBuilt to align with CPA exam contentEthics grounding from the Jesuit business tradition

Admission Requirements

1Bachelor's degree with 3.0+ GPA

2Prerequisites: financial reporting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and AIS

3GMAT score only if required (case-by-case)

4Resume, personal statement (300-500 words), and two letters of recommendation

Things to Consider

Creighton's Online MBA no longer offers an accounting concentration — this MAC is on-campus in Omaha

No online delivery option listed for the MAC

Prerequisite coursework required (financial reporting, managerial, tax, auditing, AIS)

Regional Midwest brand recognition

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Program Learning Profile

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Learning Format

How the program delivers education

Campus-Based

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Investment

Total program cost

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Flexibility

Schedule and pacing options

Full-Time Only

Some Flexibility

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Fully Self-Paced

Time to Complete

Expected program duration

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Support

Student services and career resources

Minimal

Online Support

Academic Advisors

Full Career Services

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State Eligibility

This program meets CPA education requirements in the following states. Always verify current requirements with your state board.

NENebraska IAIowa KSKansas MOMissouri SDSouth Dakota MNMinnesota COColorado TXTexas ILIllinois WIWisconsin

Common Questions

Master of Accounting (MAC) FAQ

No. Creighton's Online MBA concentration list (AI, business intelligence and analytics, finance, FinTech, healthcare management, and others) does not include accounting. Students who want a graduate accounting credential from Creighton pursue the standalone on-campus Master of Accounting (MAC) instead.

Yes. Creighton's catalog states the program can be structured so the applicant meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam in any state with a 150-hour requirement. Pair the 30 graduate credits with your bachelor's degree hours.

Tuition is $1,050 per credit hour for 2026-27, which works out to $31,500 for the 30-credit program before fees. Creighton's published cost-of-attendance figures are per academic year, so read them carefully — the headline $12,600 figure covers only 12 credits.