Preparing ethical leaders for careers at the intersection of business and emerging technology.

Today’s organizations need professionals who understand both business strategy and emerging technology. The Donald R. Tapia College of Business and Technology offers an integrated portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for careers shaped by artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, computing, finance, marketing, and innovation.

Why Tapia College of Business & Technology?

Rather than treating business and technology as separate disciplines, the Tapia College of Business and Technology brings them together under a single academic structure designed to prepare graduates for the realities of today's workforce. Whether protecting financial systems from cyber threats, using artificial intelligence to optimize supply chains, applying analytics to business decision-making, detecting fraud, managing technology risk, or leading digital transformation initiatives, tomorrow's leaders must be fluent in both business and technology.

Preparing Students for the Future of Work

Students across the college will learn to apply emerging technology within their chosen disciplines. Finance and accounting students may use artificial intelligence for financial forecasting, fraud detection, and risk assessment, while cybersecurity students can use advanced tools to identify threats, analyze network activity, and support incident response.

The college also is expanding its relationships with regional employers and community partners through internships, industry-informed curriculum, capstone projects, and other experiential learning opportunities. These experiences help students translate classroom knowledge into professional practice with ethics and integrity.

Develop strategic, financial, operational, and entrepreneurial expertise through nationally recognized business programs.

Learn how AI, business analytics, and data visualization support informed decision-making across industries.

Develop technical skills in cybersecurity, software engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, and computer science.

Gain real-world experience through internships, capstone projects, industry partnerships, competitions, and emerging technology initiatives.

Featured Academic Opportunities

The Donald R. Tapia College of Business and Technology prepares students to lead at the intersection of business, innovation, and emerging technology. Through nationally recognized academic programs, state-of-the-art laboratories, centers of excellence, and experiential learning opportunities, students develop the technical expertise, analytical skills, and ethical leadership needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving workforce.

Center for Cybersecurity Education

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The Saint Leo University Center for Cybersecurity Education (CCE) serves as a hub for cybersecurity education, research, and workforce development within the Donald R. Tapia College of Business and Technology. Students gain hands-on experience through faculty mentorship, industry-aligned coursework, cybersecurity competitions, and access to specialized laboratories designed to prepare them for careers in one of today's fastest-growing fields.

Hands-On Learning & Innovation

Students learn by doing through access to state-of-the-art cybersecurity, cyberforensics, and computer science laboratories that support classroom instruction, applied research, and real-world problem solving. These innovative learning environments prepare graduates for careers in cybersecurity, information technology, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital forensics, and advanced graduate study.

Nationally Recognized Excellence

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Saint Leo University's commitment to cybersecurity education has earned national recognition. The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have redesignated Saint Leo University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through 2027, recognizing the university's excellence in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Explore Your Future

Whether you're interested in accounting, cybersecurity, business analytics, artificial intelligence, finance, marketing, or software engineering, you'll find programs designed to prepare you for today's evolving workforce.

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The Tapia College of Business and Technology was created to develop graduates who can operate confidently at the intersection of business and technology.

Dr. Derek Mohammed
Dean, Donald R. Tapia College of Business and Technology

Meet our College of Business and Technology Faculty

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    Dr. Derek Mohammed, Ph.D.

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    Michele Flint

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    Dr. Stephen Baglione, Ph.D.

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    Dr. Passard Dean, D.B.A

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    Tonya Mazur

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    Dr. Leon Mohan, Ph.D.

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    Dr. Andre' Carpenter

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    Mr. Philip Hatlem, M.A.

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    Dr. Kenny Embry, Ph.D.

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    Dr. Pamela Lee, Ph.D.

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    Dr. Daniel Tschopp, Ph.D.

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    Rita Ray

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    Dr. Van Nguyen, Ph.D.

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    Dr. Okey Igbonagwam, Ph.D.

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    Edward Santiago

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    Dr. Sang Jin Hong, Ph.D.

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    Geondrell Jackson

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    Salman Sadiq Shuvo

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    Dr. Vyas Krishnan, Ph.D.

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    Steven Alt

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    Tonni Das Jui

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    Ashraful Tauhid

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    Katrina Weicht

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    Ms. Kelly Atkins, D.B.A

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Annual Business Impact Reports

TCBT Annual Impact 2023-2024 Report

TCBT Annual Impact 2022-2023 Report

 

 

TEDxSaintLeoU: Transformation 2026

The Donald R. Tapia College of Business and Technology at Saint Leo University proudly participated in TEDxSaintLeoU: Transformation 2026, an event bringing together students, faculty, and professionals to explore ideas shaping the future of business, technology, healthcare, and society.

The event featured inspiring speakers, engaging discussions, and innovative perspectives designed to encourage leadership, creativity, and transformation.

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What Makes Saint Leo University Exceptional? Let Our Community Tell You

"Saint Leo's online MBA program in Supply Chain Management provided me the opportunity for flexible learning alongside other supply chain professionals in my industry. With this MBA, I expanded upon educational and professional abilities within the field of Supply Chain Operations."

Paige Holt- MBA Student specializing in Supply Chain Management

Paige is one of our MBA students who has taken full advantage of the opportunities offered by Saint Leo's online MBA program in Supply Chain Management.

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“Learning ignites my passion to seek and find information that intrigues my soul, spirit, and mind. Education at Saint Leo University has had an extremely positive influence on my life and my development as a person. It has made me more confident and enabled me to steer into my destiny. Saint Leo University has provided me with different learning experiences that has enabled me to branch out and work with people effectively. It has helped me develop a great amount of self-discipline and, aside from teaching me some very important life skills, Saint Leo University has opened many doors for my future.” 

Karen Sislava Reyes - MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING 

Karen came to Saint Leo from Flagler College where she earned her undergraduate accounting degree.  Karen has worked as an intern for CliftonLarsonAllen. She plans on sitting for the CPA exam this year and will then pursue a doctorate degree.

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''As a graduate now pursuing my masters of science in accounting, I’m even more thankful for how well Saint leo equipped me and not just educationally but as a leader, student, and even on a personal level. It is truly a privilege to have been taught by professors whose efforts go beyond the classroom.”

Tayhana Taylor - Undergrad Bachelor of Science- Accounting

Tayhana has completed four prestigious internships, including two with the BIG 4 CPA firms of Ernst & Young and Deloitte in New York City. These internships were highly competitive, and Tayhana engaged in both audit and tax while in these roles, gaining experience with leading-edge accounting protocols. She has been offered a full-time position with Deloitte in 2025. Tayhana has published three articles with faculty in the Tapia College of Business. The most recent titled, "The Impact of COVID-19 on the Airline Industry," was published in the Journal of Finance and Accountancy in Fall 2023

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