MBA – Accounting
Advance Your Management Career with an MBA in Accounting, Online or in Virginia
Accounting is the universal language of business. With high MBA rankings, our business school has designed an advanced accounting degree for today’s professional who operates in a global and rapidly changing environment. Focus your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting on essential skills such as financial reporting, pricing, resource allocation, and capital investment, all from a Christian perspective. Regent’s ACBSP-accredited MBA has been ranked among the Top 50 online MBA programs by The Princeton Review, 2024, and among the Top 10 online MBA programs in Virginia for 10 years in a row by the U.S. News & World Report, 2024. There are no GMAT or GRE requirements.
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COMPETE FOR ADVANCED MANAGEMENT POSITIONS WITH AN MBA IN ACCOUNTING
With rigorous academics, Regent offers the MBA in accounting degree that C-level executives need.
MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS
Learn how to apply accounting and financial information for decision-making in diverse business settings — factoring ethics and a biblical worldview into your management practices.
DEVELOP A SERVICE-FIRST APPROACH
Learn the value of change, adaptability, and planning, with servant-leadership practices that support financial stability in business.
ESTABLISH YOUR REPUTATION THROUGH AN ACBSP-ACCREDITED MBA
Certify your expertise with an ACBSP-accredited MBA in Accounting. Engage with our experienced faculty to develop into a well-rounded business leader, exploring the fundamentals of financial reporting, economics and marketing. We offers the flexibility to pursue your MBA online or at our beautiful campus in Virginia Beach. Experience the difference at Regent, a Christ-centered, military and transfer-friendly university.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
After earning your on-campus or online MBA in Accounting, you can:
- Audit financial statements, analyze profits and provide financial consulting services.
- Develop budgets and provide tax consulting services for a wide variety of organizations.
- Apply specialized training in financial management, accounting theory, budgeting, global economics and tax research.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, adding about 963,500 new jobs in the U.S.
- A growing economy and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to generate strong demand for accountants and auditors. In addition, increasing usage of data and market research in order to understand customers and product demand will lead to growing demand for market research analysts.
- In 2023, the median annual income for business and financial occupations was $30,000 higher per year than the median wage for all occupations in the U.S.
Career Opportunities
- Corporate accounting
- Financial consulting
- Tax planning
- Auditing
- Banking
2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
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Session A | Friday, August 9 | Monday, August 19 |
Session M | Friday, September 6 | Monday, September 16 |
Session B | Friday, October 11 | Monday, October 21 |
Session C | Wednesday, January 8 | Monday, January 13 |
Session T | Friday, January 31 | Monday, February 10 |
Session D | Friday, March 7 | Monday, March 17 |
Session E | Friday, May 2 | Monday, May 12 |
Session F | Friday, June 13 | Monday, June 23 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Regent University’s accounting programs are not designed by themselves to lead to initial licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Many states may accept a conferred bachelor’s degree to permit an individual to sit for the CPA examination, but additional coursework may still be required for CPA licensure.
Each state independently determines academic requirements for licensure at their discretion and reserves the right to amend their licensure requirements at any time. Each state’s Board of Accountancy can supply you with additional information.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Part-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
1. Why Regent for my MBA?
Regent University weaves three innovative threads throughout our MBA program, setting it apart from other MBA degrees.
The Regent MBA is:
- Christ-centered, blending biblical principles and scriptural examples with modern-day business practices.
- Globally based, as students from around the world are led by an international faculty that integrate rich cultural insight and global perspectives to develop globally competent leaders.
- Entrepreneur-focused, integrating entrepreneurial and creative skill sets in every course and examining a holistic business model while employing creative strategies to address organizational challenges.
2. What is the advantage of earning an MBA at Regent?
- Regent’s MBA is highly customizable. Choose from traditional elective concentrations or develop an individualized plan to meet specific career objectives.
- Course projects can be applied to professional work situations. Advance a project at work by using the course to conduct market research or construct a specific plan of action.
- The coursework is relevant to different stages in a student’s life. Build career paths and advance within organizations or cultivate new skill sets to advance in key leadership and management opportunities.
- Blend on-campus and online courses for the best of both worlds. Business travel will not interrupt the on-campus student, as course assignments can continue online. Online students are always welcome in the classroom when they visit Virginia Beach.
- Projects in each course allow students to create portfolio-quality material. Regent MBA students can demonstrate their knowledge and experience in a job interview by sharing the professional plans they have developed in the classroom.
3. What is the difference between ACBSP and AACSB accreditation?
Regent’s MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Another accrediting agency for business programs is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Both accreditations indicate top-quality academic programs, but there are a few differences in qualifying criteria.
ACBSP
- Accredits business education programs at all levels of higher education, from associate to doctoral-level degree programs.
- Recognizes excellence in teaching, considers tangible learning outcomes and requires continuous quality improvement, ensuring the business program provides students with the knowledge and skills most sought after by employers.
- Known as a leader among accrediting agencies with regard to learning outcomes.
AACSB
- Specializes in accrediting business and accounting programs from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level.
- Considers continual quality improvement and requires faculty members to produce focused research that advances business theory while maintaining their teaching responsibilities.
- Accredits programs primarily located within larger schools whose emphasis is on faculty research and publications.
4. How much time should I plan to spend on my coursework?
Regent’s MBA program uses an 8-week course schedule. For each 8-week course, students should set aside 12-15 hours per week to commit to their coursework.
- Full-time students take two courses every 8-week session to complete the program in 16 months.
- Part-time students take one course every 8-week session.