Gain Marketable Business Credentials with a Graduate Certificate in General Business
Business certificates are an excellent way to boost your résumé and prove your qualifications. Our business certificate is a great addition to any résumé because business skills are essential in every career. When so many business professionals hold a bachelor’s degree, Liberty’s Graduate Certificate in General Business can help you stand out from the competition. In as little as 1 semester, you can gain the in-demand skills you need to thrive in the business world.
The graduate general business certificate integrates practical business skills with a Christian worldview so that you are not only equipped to succeed in business but can also make an impact in the field for Christ. Liberty fulfills our mission to Train Champions for Christ by equipping professionals with flexible and affordable training that will help them represent Christian values in the business world.
What Will You Learn in Our Graduate Certificate in General Business?
- Develop strategic marketing management skills
- Learn how to operate in many settings, including international business
- Study critical legal issues many businesses face
Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in General Business is designed to give you an in-depth, concise background in critical knowledge areas such as business law, international business, and intercultural communication techniques so that you can adapt to real-world challenges. Whether you are seeking to further your current career or continue on to a full business master’s degree, our business certificate is a great way to reach your goal.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in business administration or executive leadership. Click on the Related Degree Options below to see more programs similar to our business certificate.
Study Online
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this certificate in as little as 1 semester!
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
