Before you enter the business world, get the proper training. Saint Leo's associate of arts in Business Administration gives you the skills to step into a wide variety of careers, including accounting, advertising, sales and human resources.

Why choose Business Administration at Saint Leo?

At Saint Leo, you’ll build core business knowledge you can take with you to any future job. Understand the opportunities and challenges of doing business in the 21st century, especially on an international scale, by participating in our annual International Business Conference, which draws scholars and industry experts from around the world. Intern with a Fortune 500 company, and understand how cultural differences and ethical issues impact management decisions. Work hand-in-hand with faculty in the new, state-of-the-art School of Business building—the facility features the latest technologies in education and eco-friendly sustainability.

The Donald R. Tapia School of Business is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), a professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world.

Some amazing classes you can take

• Essential Business Skills
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Accounting
• Business Law

Professional development opportunities

• Conferences: Prepare a research paper under the guidance of a faculty member, and present it at a national conference. Attend Saints Leo’s annual International Business Conference.
• Internships: Gain real world business experience during the school year or over summer break. Our students have interned at AAA, Home Shopping Network, TECO Energy, Quest Corporation of America and all branches of the military.
• Study abroad: Participate in a student exchange program in South America, Switzerland, Italy or anywhere else you can imagine.
• Professional memberships: Join the local chapter of the American Management Association (AMA) or Saint Leo’s student chapter of the American Marketing Association.
• Business competitions: Test your entrepreneurial drive in Saint Leo’s Annual Business Plan Competition.

What can you do with a degree in Business Administration?

As associate degree is a great springboard to a variety of entry-level positions in business.

• Office Manager
• Human Resources Specialist
• Project Assistant
• Retail Manager
• Accounting Clerk
• Event Planner
• Administrative Assistant

Where are Saint Leo Business Administration grads now?

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Citigroup Corporation
• AAA
• Southern Command at MacDill Air Force Base
• Boy Scouts of America
• Harvard Law School

Ready to apply?

Step boldly into the business world. Apply now.