Undergraduate Certificate in Advertising & Marketing

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 12

Next Session Start: June 23, 2025

The Undergraduate Certificate in Advertising & Marketing is an academic certificate offering students the opportunity to earn a higher education credential that combines an interest in brand promotion with communication campaigns, media buys, creative development, and selling strategies. This certificate is ideal for individuals who may not otherwise consider a full degree program but wish to enhance their knowledge of marketing products, crafting messages and managing brands with excellence.

Examine how events, collateral materials and content marketing aid in creating brand awareness and a positive public image.
Explore principles and activities in the commercial enterprise, including product, price, promotion, place/channel, competition, company, and communication.
Study and practice the art of researching, writing, editing, and packaging news and information for targeted audiences.

This undergraduate certificate does not include professional licensure.

Regent University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Advertising & Marketing is for lifelong learners who want to re-skill, up-skill, and get ahead with new credentials. Whether you’re seeking professional development or continuing education, Regent’s 100% online certificate programs will give you the priceless advantage of high-quality education from America’s premier Christian university. To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
BUSN 240	Marketing Principles	3	Exploration of principles and activities in the commercial enterprise including topics such as product, price, promotion, place/channel, competition, company, and communication.
COMM 350	Writing for Strategic Communication	3	Advanced study and practice of the researching, writing, editing, and packaging of news, information and entertainment for a global audience. Cross-listed with JRNU 350.
MKTG 210	Advertising & Promotion	3	Students learn about marketing communication campaigns, media choice, develop a selling strategy, creative development, and media analysis. Prerequisite: BUSN 240.
MKTG 250	Public Relations	3	Investigation of how public relations serves as a strategic support for the overall marketing strategy. The course examines how events and collateral marketing activity aid in creating a public image of the commercial firm. Prerequisite: BUSN 240.

Admissions Requirements

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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.

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Full-Time Students

Undergraduate Certificate	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Advertising & Marketing	$395	12	$4,740
Biblical Studies	$395	12	$4,740
Business	$395	12	$4,740
Christian Ministry	$395	12	$4,740
Communication	$395	12	$4,740
Computer Science	$395	12	$4,740
Counseling	$395	12	$4,740
Criminal Justice	$395	12	$4,740
Cybersecurity	$395	12	$4,740
Finance	$395	12	$4,740
Government	$395	12	$4,740
Healthcare Studies	$395	12	$4,740
Human Resources	$395	12	$4,740
Information Systems	$395	12	$4,740
International Relations	$395	12	$4,740
Leadership Studies	$395	12	$4,740
Psychology	$395	12	$4,740

Part-Time Students

Undergraduate Certificate	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Advertising & Marketing	$450	6	$2,700
Biblical Studies	$450	6	$2,700
Business	$450	6	$2,700
Christian Ministry	$450	6	$2,700
Communication	$450	6	$2,700
Computer Science	$450	6	$2,700
Counseling	$450	6	$2,700
Criminal Justice	$450	6	$2,700
Cyber Practitioner Preparation	$450	9	$4,050
Cybersecurity	$450	6	$2,700
Finance	$450	6	$2,700
Government	$450	6	$2,700
Healthcare Studies	$450	6	$2,700
Human Resources	$450	6	$2,700
Information Systems	$450	6	$2,700
International Relations	$450	6	$2,700
Leadership Studies	$450	6	$2,700
Psychology	$450	6	$2,700

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Note: Eligible students may use their VA benefits to cover the cost of their undergraduate certificate. Learn more about benefits and discounts for military students.

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