Why Earn Your Business Administration Degree at Saint Leo University?
Count yourself among Saint Leo’s nearly 16,000 students worldwide. The University's Donald R. Tapia College of Business is the largest Catholic business college in the U.S., with students and alumni in more than 50 countries. As a Saint Leo student, you’re tapped into a network of peers around the globe, connecting in the classroom, online and at the annual International Business Conference at our Tampa-area University Campus.
As an online logistics student, you'll take 24 hours of intensive logistics courses in addition to a core of foundational business classes. Your online logistics studies will explore processes in both civilian and military organizations, examining cargo transportation, electronic order processing, distribution, purchasing, warehousing, quality management and improvement, and the estimation of production and ordering quantities.
What is logistics? It's the management of how materials and finished goods are delivered to where they are needed, in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Logistics can mean the difference between earning or losing corporate profits, and even between winning or losing a war.
Learning Experience:
Education Center
Online
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120 hours
Undergraduate Business Administration Program Details
Whether you’re an aspiring business leader or an experienced professional ready to advance to the next level, you’ll thrive in our supportive learning environment. Education Center Management students come from a range of backgrounds—and contribute great insights in the classroom, drawing from diverse work experiences. Studying key issues facing business managers, you’ll learn how to use marketing, finance, operations, human resource, accounting and logistics to your advantage in any size organization—large or small, public or private, profit or nonprofit.
Learn Your Way:
Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the benefits of earning your business administration degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning, such as research projects and opportunities to attend national conferences.
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Taking online classes has afforded me the opportunity to learn while maintaining a job. They give me some flexibility to study at times that work more cohesively with my schedule and allow me to utilize resources such as the library 24 hours a day.
Bentley Streat | Hayes, VA
Are education centers near you offering business administration degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Specialization Options
Those who enter the business world must be prepared to support all other segments of business as well as segments of our society. The business program prepares a well-rounded person capable of creative analytical thought and communication. The specializations are:
The field of logistics manages how materials and finished goods are delivered to where they are needed in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Logistics is a vital component that contributes to the success of managers in both civilian and military sectors. This program is a response to the specific needs and desires of students throughout our system, military and otherwise, consistent with our Benedictine-inspired values of excellence and personal development, helping students become well-prepared professionals in their chosen careers.
The program consists of the study of logistics processes in civilian and military organizations, covering both products and services. This study shall include, but not be limited to, cargo transportation in all modes, electronic order processing, distribution, purchasing, warehousing, quality management and improvement, and the estimation of production and ordering quantities.
The management specialization is relevant to students of any discipline who plan to own or manage any size organization, large or small, public or private, profit or nonprofit. Courses stress the importance of managing in a global environment and understanding the ethical implications of managerial decisions.
The marketing specialization is designed for the student planning a career in sales, advertising, consumer relations, marketing management, retailing services, small business operations, or international business. Students develop a breadth of knowledge about the dynamic consumer orientation process by which persons and organizations strive to anticipate and satisfy customers' product needs and wants. The student develops an understanding of marketing concepts and functions.
Project management is the planning, organizing, and managing of resources to complete a temporary project with a specific starting and ending date. Graduates may be employed in diverse industries such as construction, hospitality, and new product development. They assist the civilian and military sectors to improve internal operations and capitalize on external opportunities.
The technology management program is designed for students who plan careers in the technological fields. A prerequisite for admission is a 21-credit-hour block of related technical credit.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
How will you gain real experience?
Internships
College of Business students have interned at AAA, Home Shopping Network, TECO Energy, Quest Corporation of America and all branches of the military. Find opportunities close to home or work.
Professional memberships
Join the local chapter of the American Management Association (AMA) or Sigma Beta Delta, the international honor society in business, management and administration.
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, held at our Tampa-area University Campus.
What can you do with an undergraduate business administration degree?
A Management degree is the premier degree for any entry-level manager position. Management majors earn above-average salaries and maintain the highest percentage of hiring rates after graduation, compared to other fields.
What are the top business administration degree jobs?
| Career | Growth | Salary |
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| Human Resources Managers | 9% | $121,220 per year |
| Financial Manager | 17% | $134,180 per year |
| Sales Director | 7% | $132,290 per year |
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020.
Where are Saint Leo business administration graduates now?
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Citigroup Corporation
- AAA
- Southern Command at MacDill Air Force Base
- Boy Scouts of America
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.
Student Stories
I completely enjoyed my experience with sociology at Saint Leo University. Through my research project … classes I was able to explore … the view of Christianity and other religions in the sight of young adults. Because of this study, it made me more confident in my faith as well as sensitive to other religions. I took an internship with a Refugee resettlement agency, where I worked daily with clients that had many different beliefs and backgrounds. Within a few months I was hired full time as the employment specialist and stayed 3 years. To this day, many of my former clients still run and give me a hug and thank me for my kindness. I will continue to take my experience over to my new position as the Family Service Case Manager for the Community Action Program.
Tasha Moss
As a 46-year old male, the thought of going back to school was intimidating. Having an eight-year hiatus and trying to discover what I wanted to do was equally daunting. I have known that I wanted to help people most of my life. Sociology offered a path for me to achieve that goal. The staff at Saint Leo made the transition extremely easy. From the warm smile at the registrar’s office to the insightfulness of everyone at the Sociology department, each person I met along the way made the journey of my education painless and enjoyable. The constant feedback, guidance, and care made me want to learn and excel. The best gift I received from my Saint Leo Sociology experience is the preparation for Social Work graduate school.
Jerrod Klein
Choosing Sociology was the best thing I could have done. I served the first 15 years of my career as an Active Guard Reserve with the 283rd Combat Communications Squadron, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. Seventeen years later, I earned my active duty retirement as a Senior Master Sergeant and as the State Awards and Decorations Monitor and Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate with the Georgia Air National Guard Headquarters. I enrolled in Saint Leo two months after retirement and chose to major in Sociology because I have always been interested in helping people and society. I am a member of Alpha Kappa Delta, the Sociology Honor Society and made the Dean’s List every semester. Dr. Eric Williamson is my inspiration for applying for the Master of Theology program which I will start this Fall. When I complete that degree, I plan to go into counseling for veterans with disabilities and grief counseling.
Barbara Smith
Academically, I majored in marketing and even with how much marketing has evolved socially/digitally since my time at Saint Leo, I use so much of what I learned every single day. My international business courses have absolutely come in handy when doing business in other territories and overseas, knowing when I have to adjust to different standards.
Joey Gandolfo, class of 2008
Saint Leo was a smaller and more intimate environment than many other institutions. That intimacy helped to reinforce the value of building relationships that has stayed with me and benefitted my career.
Davion Cooper, class of 2011
I feel a natural and symbolic connection to the core values of the college and my own Catholic values. Saint Leo really lives up to its reputation for promoting a values-based education through the core values.
Lauren Boos, class of 2019
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