Graduate Certificate in General Business
Improve Your Resume with Our Online Graduate Certificate in General Business
Business certificates are an excellent way to boost your resume and prove your qualifications. Our business certificate is a great addition to any resume because business skills are essential in every career. When so many business professionals hold a bachelor’s degree, Liberty’s Graduate Certificate in Business can help you stand out from the competition. In as little as one semester, you can gain the in-demand skills you need to thrive in the business world.
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. This general business certificate integrates practical business skills with a Christian worldview so that you are not only equipped to succeed in business but can make an impact in the field for Christ.
We fulfill 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 Study in Our Graduate Business Certificate Online Program?
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in 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 general business certificate is a great way to reach your goal!
You will study:
- Critical legal issues in business
- Strategic marketing management
- International business
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in business or executive leadership.
Highlights of Our Graduate Business Certificate Online Program
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 Graduate Certificate in General Business from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 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
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you 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)
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
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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