Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration

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

Get Started in Management With Liberty’s Online Undergraduate Business Administration Certificate

Being successful in the workplace means knowing how to work with people. Liberty University’s undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration is designed to help equip you with management skills you can apply to solve problems in business organizations. Whether you are seeking a career in business, nonprofit, or government service, our business administration online courses can help provide you with essential knowledge in human resources, management, and more.

The best part about a certificate is that you can focus on just the most relevant courses to start with. These business administration certificate courses can help you gain the most critical skills and training you need now – before you earn an associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Earning your business certificate online can be the best next step for you to change careers, build on your current role, or jumpstart your bachelor’s degree studies. Why wait? Get started online with Liberty University today!

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

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Why Choose Liberty’s Undergraduate Business Administration Certificate Program?

You want to work toward your career goals, but you might not have time to travel to a campus. That’s why Liberty University’s online undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration was designed from the ground up for flexibility.

Liberty’s undergraduate certificate in business administration program is offered 100% online so that you can manage your important family, work, and community responsibilities while completing your coursework. Our business administration certificate program is ideal for those who cannot take the time to complete an associate or bachelor’s degree online but want to complete a certificate program to enhance their knowledge and résumé.

But you won’t have to stop there – the courses you take in the online business administration certificate can transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This transferability means that you can start your courses and move forward with your career.

What Will You Study in Our Undergraduate Business Administration Certificate Program?

Liberty University’s undergraduate business administration certificate is designed to sharpen your management skills through 6 online courses that provide an in-depth study of the essential aspects of business, including law, organizational ethics, management, and more.

You will study how to build trust with employees, handle conflicts, and manage important systems in your business. Whether you are an entrepreneur, working in corporate business, in government, or in a nonprofit, these skills can help you be a better leader.

In 18 credit hours, you can gain invaluable knowledge in the major aspects of business, management, and marketing, giving you an edge over others in the field. These skills can help you in your current role or help you prepare for a new career move.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our undergraduate certificate in business administration 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 business certificate:

Administrative assistant
Business associate
Business data analyst
Business development associate
Entrepreneur
Sales representative

The management, leadership, and organizational skills that you gain from our certificate in business administration can be an asset in many other aspects of the business field as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the bachelor’s of business administration. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a business administration 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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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?

Active Duty
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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Frequently Asked Questions for the Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration

What is a Certificate in Business Administration?

A certificate is a short, focused set of college classes in a specific topic area. The online certificate courses in business administration you take during this program are also found in our full bachelor’s degree in business administration, but without the addition of general education content. This means that you can dive into training that can help you get started toward your career goals before you commit to earning a full degree.

Can you transfer classes from a certificate to a degree?

Yes! Certificates are designed to give you a fast track to take specific courses to help you with your immediate training and knowledge goals. But these classes aren’t unique to the certificate track. You will find these courses on the degree plans for the bachelor’s degree in the same topic. The courses you take in the undergraduate certificate of business administration online can also count toward the course requirements in the BS in Business Administration.

What can you do with a certificate in business management?

Liberty’s undergraduate certificate in business administration gives you a focused and in-depth survey of important business management techniques. The online certificate in business administration can help you retool for a new career or fill in the gaps in your current knowledge so that you can succeed in your current role.

Since every industry needs people with management skills, you can apply what you learn in the business administration certificate to leadership roles in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Are certificates worth it?

If you have a college degree in an unrelated field and find yourself working in a business management role, then a certificate can help you fill in the gaps in your current knowledge. If you don’t have a degree yet, then having a specialized certificate can show employers that you are serious about learning the most important skills for the job.

Because the courses in the business administration certificate online track are full-credit college classes, you will also be able to transfer these courses to a full-length bachelor’s degree. These transfers could mean that you can earn your bachelor’s degree in less time, and you will have a professional credential to use in the meantime. The online business administration certificate is a practical, efficient, and effective way to move toward your career goals.

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