International Business Certificate Online

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Launch Your Career in the Global Marketplace with an Online International Business Certificate

Do you desire to understand how global markets work? Do you dream of conducting international business and partaking in the diversity of global organizations? Liberty’s Certificate in International Business may be the right choice for you. Our international business program can help you understand how and why organizations work the way they do on a global scale.

Liberty’s international business program can help equip you with the training that is crucial to begin your career. Additionally, our undergraduate certificate in international business transfers seamlessly into our BSBA – International Business so that you can continue your studies. As you pursue our online business certificate program you will receive training to address the challenges in the field both at home and globally.

Partner with us and prepare to lead with excellence and integrity in the business world.

Your officially conferred certificate name will be Certificate in International Business.

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Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

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Why Choose Liberty University’s International Business Certificate Program Online?

We know that flexibility and quality are important to you. That’s why our certificate in international business is offered 100% online with no set login times. Additionally, all of your courses will be taught by faculty who have years of experience in the business world and advanced degrees in business so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.

Our professors are more than just degreed experts in their field – they are dedicated to your success and to our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Our faculty will teach you how to conduct international business ethically and responsibly so that you can be better prepared to implement change and make sound decisions on behalf of your organization or firm.

In addition to the flexibility and excellent faculty who will teach your courses, Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Earning an online education that is accredited and taught by faculty who also teach on our residential campus in Lynchburg, Va. can help you stand out from the competition.

What Will You Study in Our International Business Courses Online?

Liberty stands out among colleges for international business, dedicating itself to providing you with a top-notch education. You will study the staples of international business including finance, accounting, marketing, and leadership. In our courses, you can learn about tariffs, trade agreements, and transnational commerce. Additionally, you can become well versed in global business topics like:

Cross border trade
Exports and Imports
Global human resource management
International economic integration

Your professors will provide you with a comprehensive business education so that you are better prepared to lead in fast-paced business environments. As you finish your certificate, you can pursue additional world-class training with our BSBA – International Business.

Join us and become a Champion for Christ in your workplace, your community, and the world.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our international business certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited international business certificate:

Customs compliance specialist
Federal, state, or local government trade specialist
Global manager
International accountant
International transportation and shipping manager
Management analyst
Missions ministry worker
Tourism industry consultant

The management, communication, and global industry skills that you gain from our certificate in international business can be an asset in many other aspects of the business world as you pursue positions of added responsibility.

Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the bachelor’s in international business online. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an international business certificate from Liberty University.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

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Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
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)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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