M.A. in Law – Business
Boost Your Credentials with an Online Business Law Program
The Master of Arts in Law – Business program, offered completely online (with select on-campus course options available), will equip you with the business law training required to help your organization navigate legal regulations, compliance, and more. Taught from a Christian perspective, this online business law program blends business management and contract law to make you adept at legal analysis, contracts, business transactions, and negotiations.
ENHANCE YOUR CREDENTIALS WITHOUT A J.D.
Earn your M.A. in Law degree in just five semesters with this practical alternative to the on-campus 3-year Juris Doctor program. Attend law school online without LSAT requirements.
GAIN EXPERTISE IN BUSINESS LAW
Choose business law coursework from contracts, property law, and taxation to labor law, according to your area of interest.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR COURSEWORK
Complement your M.A. in Law degree with courses in marketing, economics, investments, and business planning.
GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE
Solidify your reputation as a trusted professional through this online law degree. Regent Law was ranked among Top 5 in the Nation for Interesting Professors (Teaching) and Top 35 in the Nation for Academic Experience by The Princeton Review, 2020. Our M.A. in Law program was ranked among the Top 15 Best Online Law Degree Programs by Intelligent, 2020. Gain the Regent Law advantage with a program tailored to your schedule and field of interest.
To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.
On completing the online Master of Arts in Law – Business program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the legalities of launching and managing a business.
- Apply the principles controlling the formation, performance, and termination of contracts.
- Demonstrate proficiency with employment law topics such as hiring, termination, wages, and more.
- Demonstrate an understanding of personal, business, and trust and estate income tax law.
Career Opportunities
- Entrepreneurship
- C-level Leadership
- Real Estate
- Human Resources
The foundational theory, principles, and skills by which a senior executive leads the people in the organization.
Common law of contracts, and the principles controlling the formation, performance and termination of contracts (offer, acceptance, consideration, conditions, material breach, damages, third party beneficiaries, assignment, statute of frauds and statutory variances from the common law). Cross-listed with GOV 618 and EHEA 506.
Law governing formation, structure, rights and liabilities pertaining to business entities, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business associations.
Employment topics other than discrimination (e.g., wages/hours, hiring/termination, OSHA, covenants not-to-compete, etc.). Cross-listed with GOV 617.
Considers the fundamentals of personal, business, and trust & estate income tax law and tax compliance, including basis, tax consequences of property sales, alternative minimum tax, passive activity and at-risk rules, charitable contributions and deductions, tax reduction techniques, and the tax implications of special circumstances.
2021-22 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All new 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 13 | Monday, August 23 |
| Session M | Friday, September 10 | Monday, September 20 |
| Session B | Friday, October 15 | Monday, October 25 |
| Session C | Tuesday, December 21 | Monday, January 10 |
| Session T | Friday, January 28 | Monday, February 7 |
| Session D | Friday, March 4 | Monday, March 14 |
| Session E | Friday, April 29 | Monday, May 9 |
| Session F | Friday, June 10 | Monday, June 20 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
- After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 11 | $13,200 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 15 | $18,000 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2021-22
Full-time JD (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Resident & Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Board | $5,400 |
| University Fees | $1,500 |
| Program Fees | $1,020 |
| Loan Fees | $440 |
| Personal | $5,040 |
| Room | $8,100 |
| Transportation | $3,600 |
| Tuition | $36,000 |
| Total | $64,040 |
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 11 | $13,200 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 15 | $18,000 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $750 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2020-21
Full-time JD (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Resident & Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Board | $5,400 |
| University Fees | $1,400 |
| Program Fees | $860 |
| Loan Fees | $440 |
| Personal | $5,040 |
| Room | $8,100 |
| Transportation | $3,600 |
| Tuition | $37,200 |
| Total | $64,040 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the M.A. in Law program, each student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of legal knowledge within the student’s concentration;
- Apply legal knowledge in practical settings;
- Write knowledgeably and effectively on legal issues;
- Explain the relevance of Christian principles to law.
