Donald R. Tapia School of Business

Dr. Balbir Bal, Dean

The mission of the Saint Leo University Donald R. Tapia School of Business is to provide a values-centered education that develops tomorrow's business leaders with exceptional skills, including critical thinking and the ability to make ethical decisions and take effective action. The School supports the mission of the University through a broad liberal arts education and specialized business courses. To ensure a complete education, every business program is structured from a broad liberal arts education to career-specific business courses. Thus, the Saint Leo business graduate is prepared by focusing on critical thinking, on creative problem solving, and on improved interpersonal communication skills. The School accomplishes its mission by supporting

• excellence in teaching by a dedicated faculty
• scholarly faculty activity
• service involvement of students and faculty in the business and University communities

Specific mission objectives include providing students with

• the skills to manage effectively in a changing global environment
• an integrative perspective of organizational operations
• an awareness of their contribution to improving society

The School has the following degree programs accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA),  and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP):

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. This program prepares the graduate for an entry-level accounting position in profit, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. This program is designed for students entering the business world in almost any type of organization. The student selects a specialization from among the following: accounting, logistics, management, marketing, project management, or technology management.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management. (This major is offered only at the University College). This program is designed for students interested in communication processes in organizations including public relations, crisis communication, media management, community liaison, social media, advertising, and mass communication generalist's positions.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics. This program, offered only at the University College, is designed for students interested in developing critical thinking skills while acquiring the knowledge of economic theories and practices that are applicable to real world situations.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management. This program is offered only at centers and is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career in personnel management or human services.

Bachelor of Arts in International Tourism and Hospitality Management. This is a professional program that examines the concepts and principles of the tourism and hospitality industries from an international perspective. It prepares students for management positions within the various tourism and hospitality sectors.

Bachelor of Arts in Management. (This major is offered only at the University College). This program is designed for students who desire to own or manage any size organization, public or private, profit or nonprofit.

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing. (This major is offered only at the University College). This program is designed for students planning a career in sales, social media, advertising, consumer relations, marketing management, retailing services, small business operations, or international business.

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Management. (This major is only offered at the University College).  This program is designed for students planning a career in the multimedia industry included, but not limited to audio and video production, media management, writing for media, social media, or graphic design.

Bachelor of Arts in Sport Business. (This major is offered only at the University College and Tallahassee Education Center). This program provides a foundation of study in business applied to the sport industry, its products, and its services.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. This program offers the student the technical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of computer applications in the business world.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. (This major is offered only at the University College). This highly technical program emphasizes providing a solid foundation in the discipline of Computer Science, which students can apply either in the Information Technology workforce sector or use as a basis for graduate study.

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management. This major is designed for students who plan administrative careers in health services organizations.

Common Body of Knowledge

The Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for all Donald R. Tapia School of Business majors provides the academic background to understand the economic structure of our global society. Those who enter the competitive market for scarce resources must be prepared to support public and private segments of our society. The School has developed an academic program in conjunction with the liberal arts that develops the whole person capable of creative critical thinking and problem solving. Courses taken by all majors within the School include the following:

Components

• ACC 201 - Principles of Accounting I  3 credits
• ACC 202 - Principles of Accounting II  3 credits
• ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics  3 credits
• ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics  3 credits
• GBA 231 - Business Law I  3 credits
• GBA 334 - Applied Decision Methods for Business  3 credits
• GBA 327 - Business Information Systems and Analytics  3 credits
• GBA 398 - Integrated Perspectives on Business  3 credits
• MAT 201 - Introduction to Statistics  (support class) 3 credits
• MGT 301 - Principles of Management  3 credits
• MGT 325 - Finance for Managers  3 credits
• MKT 301 - Principles of Marketing  3 credits

Total Credits: 36