B.S. in Business - Accounting degree

B.S. in Business – Accounting

Build a Future you can Count on Through a Business Accounting Program

Looking to enter the world of business and build a strong financial future? Regent’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business – Accounting degree program can build upon the core strength of our business degree to prepare you for a career in accounting and finance. Through coursework in financial reporting, analysis, auditing and management, you can gain essential skills needed for success in the worldwide business community.

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 120+

Next Session Start: August 24, 2026

Approved Degree Plan:

Credential Prep: Non-Licensure

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Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2026). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 14 years in a row (2013-2026).

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Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

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Learn from distinguished faculty in Virginia Beach with executive leadership experience.

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Explore exciting scholarship opportunities, including academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more. Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships, and $4,000 Private School Scholarships.

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Career Opportunities

On completing the B.S. in Business – Accounting degree program, you can:

Think critically and make ethical decisions.
Prepare for a career in accounting and finance in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.

Career Opportunities

Accounting & finance
Bookkeeping
Management
Credit analysis
Business administration-accounting

Projected growth in employment of accountants and auditors from 2020-2030 Bureau of Labor Statistics

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
ACCT 205	Introduction to Accounting	3	Provides a comprehensive presentation of financial accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements, the basic framework and contents of these reports, and the preparation process.
ACCT 211	Managerial Accounting	3	Managerial decisions on prices, resource allocation, capital investment, and the functional areas of a business (marketing, production, purchasing, and finance) that work interdependently to achieve profit. Prerequisite: ACCT 205.
ACCT 250	Accounting Info Systems	3	Examines how accounting information systems function in today’s business environment. The course design emphasizes the internal control features necessary to produce accurate and reliable accounting data as well as the steps necessary to properly record, summarize and report accounting information in both manual and computerized systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.
ACCT 350	Cost Accounting	3	Studies costing, pricing, planning, and motivation. Topics include: cost accumulation, cost allocation, standard costs, product pricing, variance analysis, budgeting, transfer pricing, performance measurements, and short-term decision making. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.
ACCT 430	Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting	3	Surveys accounting standards, regulations and practices for governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

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Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at Regent's school code is 030913.

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Invest in your calling with this Bachelor of Science in Business degree with a concentration in Accounting.

Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$10,995	12 - 18	$21,990

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$733	Under 12	$8,796
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$733	Over 18	$13,194
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$733	N/A	$2,030+

Student Fees Per Semester

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

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$470	6	$2,820
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$415	12	$4,980

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2025-26 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$10,470	12 - 18	$20,940

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$698	Under 12	$8,376
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$698	Over 18	$12,564
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$698	N/A	$2,094+

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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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

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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