B.S. in Christian Leadership & Management
Pursue Your Calling and Career
Looking for a degree that combines your talent for business with your heart for Christ? Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership and Management will prepare you to integrate your faith with critical business skills that you can apply in a variety of settings. Whether you’re called to a blend of business and ministry or just looking to expand your Biblical Studies, this degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support your unique calling.
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Cultivate your understanding of the Bible and how it applies to leadership and ministry.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.
PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years (2019 & 2020). Our programs have also been ranked by them as the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia for 8 years in a row. Experience the Regent difference.
On completing the B.S. in Christian Leadership & Management you will be able to:
- Develop budgets, recruit and hire staff, and manage employees and volunteers.
- Understand strategies for effective stewardship of assets, capital and resources.
- Prepare for a career in ministry, nonprofit work or communications.
Career Opportunities
- Executive Pastor / Pastoral Leadership
- Ministry Entrepreneur
- Nonprofit or For-Profit Operations Director
- Missions/Social Services Professional
- Communications Specialist
Investigation of the role of business in society, the human side of business, the functions of business, and the accounting/reporting processes of business.
Exploration of expectancy, leader-member exchange (LMX), transactional, transformational, servant leadership and other theories, including foundational leadership principles and concepts.
Leader’s behaviors and decisions in sending messages to people throughout the organization. Analysis of the concept of organizational culture, its development, and the effect it has on the leader and people in the organization; focus on a leader’s ability to positively influence followers. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
The influence of virtual teams on leadership effectiveness; the development of interactive and dynamic groups in virtual and face-to-face environments. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
The process and nature of strategic planning, including the constraints and opportunities leaders face in strategic planning, the leader’s task in accommodating and minimizing these limitations, and the impact of these constraints on strategic choices. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
The concepts, theories, and current practice regarding organizational structures and their development, the dynamics of individual and collective behavior within organizations; human interaction within organizations to foster and manage change. Emphasis on the role of leadership and cultural values. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management or leadership coursework.
Management language, concepts, models, and basic principles of management. Explore interrelated functions (planning, controlling, organizing, leading) of the management process.
Investigate analytical and process skills for effective decision-making and change management. Assess key factors in the change process, effective planning and problem-solving. Cross-listed with LDST 370.
Admission requirements for the Christian leadership and management degree program vary based on the stage you’re at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
- On-Campus Experience (18-23)
- Online Students/Adult Learner (24+)
- Transfer Students
- Early College (Non-Degree Program)
- Professional Development (Non-Degree Program)
Invest in your career path with this online degree in Christian leadership.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Program Type | Tuition |
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On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
*Average number of credits per semester. |
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RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
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Student Fees
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Fee |
Amount |
Description |
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Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
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$50 |
One-time fee, nonrefundable |
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Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) |
$150 $50 |
Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
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Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) |
$60 |
One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
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University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) University Services Fee(Online Students) |
$700/semester $550/semester |
Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
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Late Payment |
$100/Session |
Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
|
Course Fees |
Varies, |
Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Program Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
|
On-Campus Student
|
|
|
Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
*Average number of credits per semester. |
|
|
RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
|
Student Fees
|
Fee |
Amount |
Description |
|
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
|
$50 |
One-time fee, nonrefundable |
|
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) |
$150 $50 |
Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
|
Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) |
$60 |
One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
|
University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) University Services Fee(Online Students) |
$750/semester $600/semester |
Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
|
Late Payment |
$100/Session |
Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
|
Course Fees |
Varies, |
Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
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