MBA – Master of Business Administration (Accelerated)
Your Fast-Track-to-Success Accelerated MBA Program
Are you looking for a faster way to earn your MBA without sacrificing quality? Regent’s ACBSP- accredited Accelerated Master of Business Administration degree enables you to earn your MBA in just 36 credit hours. Enjoy a mix of comprehensive MBA courses plus two additional core courses designed to sharpen your communication skills and analytical techniques. This program places a strong emphasis on managing business operations, so you’ll develop real-world business solutions that you can immediately apply in your current role.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
With challenging academics, Regent offers the MBA businesses are seeking — with expertise and freedom to move across states, industries and departments.
ESTABLISH YOUR REPUTATION
Certify your expertise with an ACBSP-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Presented from a Christian perspective, our award-winning faculty will bring out your inner leader for global consumer and industry needs.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
We are ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2020, and rank among the top 10 online MBA programs in Virginia. Experience the Regent difference.
Want to add a concentration to your MBA?
By adding just two more classes, you can specialize in an area that fits your interests and career goals. Choose from 13 MBA concentrations.
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On completing the accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, online or on-campus in Virginia Beach, you’ll be able to:
- Develop, launch and lead new or expanded enterprises anywhere across the globe.
- Apply entrepreneurial and data-driven approaches to solving problems.
- Make strategic decisions using traditional business theory and contemporary concepts.
Career Opportunities
- Chief Officer (CEO, CFO, COO)
- Executive Leadership
- Administration & Operations Management
- Financial Analysis & Management
- Management & Product Consultant
- Market Research Analysis
- Financial Services Manager
Required during the first semester of enrollment. Includes instructional materials and assessment measures in compliance with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs. Pass/No Pass.
Required during the last semester of enrollment. Includes instructional materials and assessment measures in compliance with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs. Pass/No Pass.
The role, purpose and ethical conduct of business organizations. Discovering one’s life purpose and developing a plan to pursue it with excellence and integrity. Developing and applying ethical reasoning skills and one’s values to a wide variety of ethical issues in business.
The intersection of economic thinking and Christian worldview, especially related to basics of efficient production management, personnel economics, and price determination.
Present and future elements of technology with a specific focus on the innovative development and integration of technology in the modern enterprise. Likely paradigm shifts in global industries such as telecommunications, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, and energy to determine immediate and future implications on commerce.
Applies market analysis techniques with demographic research to identify a specific set of ideas and actions to guide decisions on the best or chosen way to feasibly create, distribute, promote, and price a product or service.
The foundational theory, principles, and skills by which a senior executive leads the people in the organization.
Running a business from the perspective of a general manager of either a business unit or the whole organization. Executing the firm’s plan and coordinating every aspect to achieve company goals.
Specific accounting issues relate to financial statement reporting, revenue and expense determination, asset classification and sources of capital.
Concepts in financial management including financial evaluation, financial forecasting, working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing, valuation and cost of capital. Prerequisite: MBA 650.
Modern approaches to managing the design, operation, and improvement of systems and processes, and also the creation and delivery of firms’ products and services.
Detailed plan development for a company project, expanding an existing product or service line, creating a new business venture, or producing a new product or service.
The admissions committee will consider the following criteria:
- Academic achievement
- Vision clarity and alignment with program outcomes
- Writing quality
- Leadership experience
2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
| Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
| Session M | Friday, September 11 | Monday, September 21 |
| Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
| Session C | Tuesday, January 5 | Monday, January 11 |
| Session T | Friday, January 29 | Monday, February 8 |
| Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
| Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
| Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Prerequisites:
Master’s applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a credential evaluating agency.
- Submit all application materials such that they are received by the application deadline. Admission interviews are by invitation only and may be requested.
Application Process:
1. Complete Your Online Application
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Submit your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SBL Master’s Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests
5. Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
6. International Applicants
Visit the International Student Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
Master of Business Administration | $675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| Enrollment Deposit | $100 |
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $700 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
| RU Library Course Fee | $50 (one-time fee) |
| MBA 500 Orientation Test Fee | $40 (one-time fee) |
| MBA 509 Program Assessment Test Fee | $40 (one-time fee) |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
Master of Business Administration | $675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| Enrollment Deposit | $100 |
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $750 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
| RU Library Course Fee | $50 (one-time fee) |
| MBA 500 Orientation Test Fee | $40 (one-time fee) |
| MBA 509 Program Assessment Test Fee | $40 (one-time fee) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time. The per-credit-hour tuition rate is for SBL master’s-level courses only. Concentration courses taken from the other Regent schools are charged at that school’s tuition rate.
1. Why Regent for my MBA?
Regent University weaves three innovative threads throughout our MBA program, setting it apart from other MBA degrees.
The Regent MBA is:
- Christ-centered, blending biblical principles and scriptural examples with modern-day business practices.
- Globally based, as students from around the world are led by an international faculty that integrate rich cultural insight and global perspectives to develop globally competent leaders.
- Entrepreneur-focused, integrating entrepreneurial and creative skill sets in every course and examining a holistic business model while employing creative strategies to address organizational challenges.
2. What is the advantage of earning an MBA at Regent?
- Regent’s MBA is highly customizable. Choose from traditional elective concentrations or develop an individualized plan to meet specific career objectives.
- Course projects can be applied to professional work situations. Advance a project at work by using the course to conduct market research or construct a specific plan of action.
- The coursework is relevant to different stages in a student’s life. Build career paths and advance within organizations or cultivate new skill sets to advance in key leadership and management opportunities.
- Blend on-campus and online courses for the best of both worlds. Business travel will not interrupt the on-campus student, as course assignments can continue online. Online students are always welcome in the classroom when they visit Virginia Beach.
- Projects in each course allow students to create portfolio-quality material. Regent MBA students can demonstrate their knowledge and experience in a job interview by sharing the professional plans they have developed in the classroom.
3. What is the difference between ACBSP and AACSB accreditation?
Regent’s MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Another accrediting agency for business programs is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Both accreditations indicate top-quality academic programs, but there are a few differences in qualifying criteria.
ACBSP
- Accredits business education programs at all levels of higher education, from associate to doctoral-level degree programs.
- Recognizes excellence in teaching, considers tangible learning outcomes and requires continuous quality improvement, ensuring the business program provides students with the knowledge and skills most sought after by employers.
- Known as a leader among accrediting agencies with regard to learning outcomes.
AACSB
- Specializes in accrediting business and accounting programs from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level.
- Considers continual quality improvement and requires faculty members to produce focused research that advances business theory while maintaining their teaching responsibilities.
- Accredits programs primarily located within larger schools whose emphasis is on faculty research and publications.
4. How much time should I plan to spend on my coursework?
Regent’s MBA program uses an 8-week course schedule. For each 8-week course, students should set aside 12-15 hours per week to commit to their coursework.
- Full-time students take two courses every 8-week session to complete the program in 16 months.
- Part-time students take one course every 8-week session.
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