Why choose Saint Leo's Management MBA?
Saint Leo University offers a Master of Business Administration degree program to meet the needs of graduate students and working professionals. The program encourages students to expand their professional competencies within and beyond the classroom. In the Saint Leo University MBA program, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the key functional areas of business. Courses focus on managing complex interactions while defining and solving real-world business challenges. In addition to mastering analytical tools and technology necessary to solving complex management problems, emphasis is placed on leadership skills and technologies within the rich values and traditions of the University.
This program is offered:
Campus
Education Center
Online
The MBA Concentration in Management is designed to incorporate flexibility for working professionals and is offered online so that the course may be conveniently accessed by students 24/7. This flexibility also allows for the student to deal with the duties of meeting family needs, maintaining a job, and other outside responsibilities yet have access to their course room when they have extra time.
Est. Time to Complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
36 hours
Program Details
We’re all about preparing our graduates for success. Here’s what makes our MBA stand out:
- 30 Graduate Credits: A focused curriculum that hones the key principles and skills essential for a successful career in business.
- Experiential Learning: Online and on-campus courses are enriched with real-time interactions, including internships that allow you to earn credit for hands-on experience.
- Leadership Excellence: The leadership course goes beyond theory—offering insights from top leaders through our exclusive Leadership Speakers Series. Recent speakers include the CEO of the YWCA of Hampton Roads and an Assistant VP of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
- Dynamic Curriculum: Develop the analytical and strategic skills necessary to excel in any business setting.
- Earn your degree in just 18 months (with no breaks) or at your own pace within 2 years (with breaks).
- With 6 terms per year, you’ll find an option that works for you.
MBA in Management
Expected Program Outcomes
As a result of successfully completing a course of study within Graduate Business Studies, the graduate will be expected to:
- Apply key knowledge of core business management functions
- Exhibit clear and concise oral and written business communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to serve as an effective team member and leader in work partnerships and cross-functional collaborative efforts
- Apply widely used technology to management issues
- Analyze complex business problems using critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate ethical business decisions within the context of a diverse set of stakeholders and in an economically responsible manner
- Analyze global forces that impact organizational success
Note the following:
- For the master's degree, students may pursue up to two concentrations concurrently. A student must receive prior approval from the program director.
- After conferral of a master's degree, a student may take courses as a non-degree seeking student to earn an additional concentration under his or her existing degree program. A student does not earn the same degree twice.
- If a student wishes to return to pursue a different degree program, he or she must reapply for admission to that program.
Next Level Grad Award
At Saint Leo University, we believe that investing in our students is an investment in our community, so we are committed to helping qualifying students finance their education through the Next-Level Grad Award. This award offers substantial cost savings to our graduate students.
Career Outlook
Graduates of Saint Leo University's MBA in Management program are poised to take on strategic leadership roles across sectors such as business, nonprofit, education, and government. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making and ethical leadership, the program prepares graduates who excel in organizational strategy, consulting, and operations.
Expected Career Outcomes:
- General and Operations Manager
- Management Consultant / Analyst
- Business or Administrative Services Manager
- Director of Finance, Marketing, or HR Operations
- Postsecondary Education Administrator
Labor Market Snapshot:
- Median annual wage for management occupations: $122,090 (May 2024)
- Projected job growth for management analysts: 11% from 2023 to 2033 (much faster than average)
- All management jobs: Over 1.2 million average annual openings through 2033
- Growth in business & financial operations occupations: 5–7% projected from 2022 to 2032
Tapia 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.
Accreditation
Our online MBA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).