M.A. in Law – Business Law
Boost Your Credentials with an Online Business Law Program
The Master of Arts in Law – Business Law program, offered completely online, can 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 the Top 5 in the Nation for Interesting Professors (Teaching) by The Princeton Review, 2020. Our M.A. in Law program was ranked among the Top 15 Best Online Law Degree Programs by Intelligent, 2023. Gain the Regent Law advantage with a program tailored to your schedule and field of interest.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the online Master of Arts in Law – Business Law program, you can:
- 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
| MBA 640 | Managing People | 3 | The foundational theory, principles, and skills by which senior executives manage the human capital in an organization. Includes the study and application of human resource processes. Leverages best practices in human resource management. |
| MLAW 521 | Contract Law | 3 | 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. |
| MLAW 602 | Business Entities | 3 | Law governing formation, structure, rights and liabilities pertaining to business entities, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business associations. |
| MLAW 628 | Employment Law | 3 | Employment topics other than discrimination (e.g., wages/hours, hiring/termination, OSHA, covenants not-to-compete, etc.). |
| MLAW 670 | Survey of Taxation | 3 | 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. |
- M.A. in Law – Advanced Paralegal Studies
- M.A. in Law – Criminal Law & the Justice System
- M.A. in Law – Cybersecurity Law
- M.A. in Law – Healthcare Law
- M.A. in Law – Human Resources Law
- M.A. in Law – Human Rights & Global Justice
- M.A. in Law – Immigration Law
- M.A. in Law – Legal Studies
- M.A. in Law – National Security
- M.A. in Law – Negotiation, Mediation, & Dispute Resolution
- M.A. in Law – Nonprofit & Church Law
- M.A. in Law – Regulatory Compliance
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 9 | Monday, August 19 |
| Session B | Friday, October 11 | Monday, October 21 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 8 | Monday, January 13 |
| 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.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 6 | $4,290 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies | $1,090 (On-Campus) | 6 | $6,540 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights | $1,090 (On-Campus) $761 (Online) | 6 | $6,540 $4,566 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,400 | 11 | $15,400 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 9 | $6,435 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies | $1,090 (On-Campus) | 9 | $9,810 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights | $1,090 (On-Campus) $761 (Online) | 9 | $9,810 $6,849 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,400 | 15 | $20,400 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
| Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
| Classroom Response Tech Fee | $17 (per semester) |
**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance 2025-26
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Tuition | $40,800 |
|---|---|
| University Fees | $1,700 |
| Program Fees | $1,046 |
| Loan Fees | $326 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Food | $5,792 |
| Housing* | $13,120 |
| Transportation | $4,224 |
| Personal | $5,056 |
| Total | $74,064 |
*Estimated off-campus housing cost. If living in on-campus housing, the amount may vary.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 6 | $4,290 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies | $1,035 (On-Campus) | 6 | $6,210 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights | $1,035 (On-Campus) $725 (Online) | 6 | $6,210 $4,350 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,360 | 11 | $14,960 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 9 | $6,435 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies | $1,035 (On-Campus) | 9 | $9,315 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights | $1,035 (On-Campus) $725 (Online) | 9 | $9,315 $6,525 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,360 | 15 | $20,400 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
| Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
| Classroom Response Tech Fee | $17 (per semester) |
**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance 2024-25
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Tuition | $40,800 |
|---|---|
| University Fees | $1,700 |
| Program Fees | $1,046 |
| Loan Fees | $326 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Food | $5,792 |
| Housing* | $13,120 |
| Transportation | $4,224 |
| Personal | $5,056 |
| Total | $74,064 |
*Estimated off-campus housing cost. If living in on-campus housing, the amount may vary.
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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.
*Regent University’s B.A. in Law, M.A. in Law, and M.A. in Financial Planning and Law programs do not lead to the practice of law, do not qualify graduates to sit for the bar exam in any jurisdiction, or do not provide preferred or guaranteed admission to the JD program. These programs are designed for students pursuing law-related careers open to non-attorneys, and academic credit from these programs is not transferable to the JD program. Students interested in a JD must meet all JD application requirements.