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Master's Degree in Business Administration
Why Earn Your Business Administration Degree at Saint Leo University?
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 that emphasizes real-world experience, professional research and an international approach—in state-of-the-art facilities, including the high-tech, eco-friendly College of Business building at University Campus.
Saint Leo's ACBSP-accredited 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.
Saint Leo MBA 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, management strategies, ethics, law and human resources to your advantage in any size organization—large or small, public or private, profit or nonprofit.
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.
Learning Experience:
Campus Education Center Online
Est. Time to Complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
36 hours
Master's Business Administration Program Details
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.
Learn Your Way:
Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
Students enjoy plenty of engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, as well as exciting departmental events.
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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
Saint Leo University offers specialization options for business administration students. You can customize your degree to match your passions by choosing one of the following concentrations.
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Master's Degree in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
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Master's Degree in Business Administration - Marketing
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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.
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What skills you will learn?
- 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
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- 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.
How will you gain real experience?
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 at our Tampa-area University Campus.
Internships
Gain real-world business experience at a company close to home or work. Saint Leo students have interned at AAA, Home Shopping Network, TECO Energy, Quest Corporation of America and all branches of the military.
Professional memberships
Participate in the local chapter of the American Management Association (AMA) or Sigma Beta Delta, the international honor society in business, management and administration.
What can you do with a master's business administraion degree?
The curriculum is designed to yield an understanding of business principles, the ability to use decision processes, knowledge of functional operations, and the ability to work effectively in today's ever-changing business environment.
What are the top business administration degree jobs?
| Career | Growth | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative service manager | 9% (As fast as average) | $98,890 per year |
| Promotions manager | 10% (As fast as average) | $141,490 per year |
| Sales manager | 7% (As fast as average) | $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
- Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base
- Boy Scouts of America
- Harvard Law School
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.
