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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Why Choose a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration?


You know you have a mind for business, but you cannot choose just one direction. Saint Leo’s Business Administration degree is for you. This degree supports students who are interested in becoming generalists in business, offering a broad background across Management, Marketing and Communication disciplines in the Donald R. Tapia College of Business.

 Learn a diverse set of marketable skills to succeed in multiple roles and across multiple business settings. Business Administration is the work of managing an organization’s resources, time and people. Business administration professionals work to ensure that businesses and organizations are run effectively, efficiently and profitably.

Business Administration is the work of managing an organization’s resources, time and people. Business administration professionals work to ensure that businesses and organizations are run effectively, efficiently and profitably.

Learning Experience:
Campus
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120 hours
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Program Overview 

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration offered at the University Campus provides students with the opportunity to obtain cross-disciplinary knowledge in business administration, combining coursework in Management, Marketing and
Communication. The Donald R. Tapia College of Business offers a solid foundation in the core competencies critical to success in today’s business environment. 

All students must complete a group of courses called the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), which addresses all topics and facets of business including Accounting, Analytics, Economics, Finance, Human Resources and Strategy. Students also gain a liberal arts perspective through University Explorations (general education). The general education requirements, Common Body of Knowledge, and major coursework enables Saint Leo students to develop and sharpen critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.

Career Outlook

Whether you are an aspiring business leader or an experienced professional ready to advance to the next level, Saint Leo University has a comprehensive degree program to help you gain real-world business experience, as well as professional research skills and international approach experience. Our programs provide you with in-depth understanding of the key functional areas of business. Courses focus on managing complex interactions while defining and solving everyday business challenges. 

What skills will you learn?

  • Strategic Communication
  • Writing for Online Media
  • Digital Literacy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resource Management
  • Personal Selling
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Strategic Management

What can you do with an undergraduate business administration degree?

With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, you can gain knowledge in management, decision-making, marketing, accounting, finance, and leadership.  Students that graduate with this degree can look forward to landing positions like:

  • Chief Executive Officer 
  • Financial Manager 
  • Human Resources Manager 
  • Information Technology Manager 
  • Management Analyst
  • Sales Manager 
  • Project Manager 

College of Business

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  • Saint Leo University’s Donald R. Tapia College of Business provides a values-centered education that develops tomorrow’s business leaders. Our students create a personal legacy of character and integrity, developing into responsible global citizens ready to contribute to society across numerous fields. As the largest Catholic business College in the U.S., students find flexible degree program options at University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.

    From associate to doctoral offerings, our accredited degree programs infuse student-centered teaching, future-paced research, entrepreneurial leadership, and professional networking opportunities. Students publish papers in esteemed academic journals, present original research at national conferences, and travel around the world to learn about the complexities of overseas markets. Faculty bring decades of practical experience to the coursework, ensuring students are on the cutting edge of their desired field to achieve career success.

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Accreditation

Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Saint Leo University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).