Undergraduate Certificate in Business

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 18

Next Session Start: October 26, 2026

The Undergraduate Certificate in Business is an academic certificate offering students the opportunity to earn a higher education credential that combines an interest in business by focusing on accounting principles and practices, microeconomics, marketing, and strategic and financial management. This certificate is ideal for individuals who may not otherwise consider a full degree program but wish to apply principled business practices to achieve organizational success.

Examine market systems business practices, demand and supply economics, consumer behavior, and more.
Explore enterprise financial functions, including capital management, procurement and preparing financial statements.
Study business enterprise strategy development and deployment through a biblical worldview.

This undergraduate certificate does not include professional licensure.

Regent University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Business is for lifelong learners who want to re-skill, up-skill, and get ahead with new credentials. Whether you’re seeking professional development or continuing education, Regent’s 100% online certificate programs will give you the priceless advantage of high-quality education from America’s premier Christian university. To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
Code: ACCT 205	Introduction to Accounting	Credits: 3	Provides a comprehensive presentation of financial accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements, the basic framework and contents of these reports, and the preparation process.
Code: BUSN 240	Marketing Principles	Credits: 3	Exploration of principles and activities in the commercial enterprise including topics such as product, price, promotion, place/channel, competition, company, and communication.
Code: BUSN 320	Financial Management	Credits: 3	Explores the financial function of the commercial enterprise including topics on working capital management, procurement of resources from financial markets, and financial decision making in the firm. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or ECON 260.
Code: BUSN 470	Strategic Management	Credits: 3	Study of strategy development and deployment in the business enterprise and examines the overarching application of the role of a biblical worldview in the business enterprise. Prerequisites: ACCT 205, BUSN 240, and BUSN 320.
Code: ECON 120	Microeconomics	Credits: 3	Examines the concepts, principles, and business practices of market systems, demand and supply economics, market equilibrium, product and resource demands, consumer behavior, forms of competition, governmental policies, market failure and international economics. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or higher.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

Admissions Requirements

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Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Tuition Rates

Undergraduate Certificate	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Advertising & Marketing	$250	12	$3,000
Biblical Studies	$250	12	$3,000
Business	$250	12	$3,000
Christian Ministry	$250	12	$3,000
Communication	$250	12	$3,000
Computer Science	$250	12	$3,000
Counseling	$250	12	$3,000
Criminal Justice	$250	12	$3,000
Cybersecurity	$250	12	$3,000
Finance	$250	12	$3,000
Government	$250	12	$3,000
Healthcare Studies	$250	12	$3,000
Human Resources	$250	12	$3,000
Information Systems	$250	12	$3,000
International Relations	$250	12	$3,000
Leadership Studies	$250	12	$3,000
Psychology	$250	12	$3,000

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Note: Eligible students may use their VA benefits to cover the cost of their undergraduate certificate. Learn more about benefits and discounts for military students.

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