Business Administration

Graduate Certificate

Business Foundations for Every Professional

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is Regis University’s “mini-MBA,” designed for professionals who want to build core business competencies in a flexible, focused format. This five-course, 15-credit program provides practical knowledge in areas such as financial decision-making, data analytics, business strategy and ethical leadership — skills that are in high demand across industries. Whether you're looking to advance in your current career, explore new opportunities or strengthen your business acumen without pursuing a full MBA, this certificate delivers a strong, career-ready foundation.

Ideal for individuals from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds — including health care, education and the arts — this program supports both immediate professional growth and long-term goals. Courses are drawn from Regis University’s MBA curriculum and are fully stackable, so students who later decide to pursue the MBA can carry their credits forward. Grounded in Jesuit values, the program emphasizes responsible leadership and ethical decision-making while offering the flexibility that working professionals need through online and evening class options.

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Merit Scholarship Available

Every new, eligible Graduate Certificate in Business Administration student starting at Regis University will receive an Anderson College of Business and Computing Dean’s Scholarship. Learn more and see eligibility requirements.

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Program Snapshot

Course Format
Online classes

Academic Term
8-week terms

Start Dates
January, March, May, June, August and October

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Interested in going further?

Start with a certificate program, end up with a full master's degree. All classes in our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration can be applied to the Professional MBA program. This allows you to boost your credentials now, with the opportunity to level up even more in the future.

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"The Regis programs challenged my abilities, provided me new tools and helped me stretch my skills."

Ruben Martinez

B.S. Business Administration, 2007
MBA, 2010

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Explore analytics and business statistical applications alongside techniques for data-driven decision-making. You’ll also discover statistical modeling, descriptive, diagnostic, prescriptive, and predictive analytics, and data visualization.

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MGT 6000: Accounting for Managers

Examine accounting concepts and principles used by managers for business decision making, with a focus on costing principles used by management that affect short- and long-term business decisions. Explore the preparation and presentation of financial statements, limitations of these statements and the ethical dimensions of financial reporting.

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MGT 6010: Ethical and Legal Environment of Business

Explore the intersection of law and ethics, including how businesses apply legal principles, terminology and ethical theories. Topics include the structure of the American legal system, business forms, corporations, agency/employment law, along with product liability and negligence.

How to Apply

To apply to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you will need:

  • Online application
  • Resume
  • Official degree-bearing transcript(s)
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Admissions essay requirement

The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $1141 per credit hour
Total program credits: 15

Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Regis also offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.

Rolling Admissions

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. It is recommended you apply to this program at least 4 weeks prior to your desired start date.

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The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is offered by the Anderson College of Business and Computing.