Coming this Fall - Two new Minors!
This minor provides students with the opportunity to link an interest in sports with the technical and communication-related skills to pursue a dynamic career path across multiple media outlets.
Students will gain hands-on experience at events and develop skill in identifying and communicating key points of interest in sport.
- This minor is designed to provide non-business students with the essential business elements necessary to prepare for success in a work environment.
- Most graduates will work in some sort of business environment, regardless of industry and the courses in this minor are carefully curated to provide an overview of foundational business concepts with particular focus on marketing, management, entrepreneurship, leadership and business technology.
- Knowledge of these business disciplines will help graduates transition to a business environment and pave a pathway for career progression.
Why Tapia College of Business?
At the Donald R. Tapia College of Business, our mission is simple and straightforward: to provide a values-centered education that develops tomorrow’s business leaders.
With an emphasis on both individual responsibility and interconnectedness, we help shape our students into global citizens ready to contribute to society wherever they go—whether building sustainable tourism practices in Quito, Ecuador; winning a fully paid fellowship at Big Four accounting firm Ernst and Young; or enrolling in Harvard Law School.
As the largest Catholic business College in the United States, we welcome more than 8,000 business students enrolled through our online programs, and we operate 15 education centers across the country, as well as our Tampa-area main campus—home to our state-of-the-art, LEED Gold-certified College of Business building.
Our accredited programs at Tapia College of Business are distinct in their student-centered teaching, future-paced research, entrepreneurial leadership, and close relationships with alumni and community leaders.
Welcome From The Dean
Dear Students,
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Tapia College of Business (TCOB), welcome to Saint Leo University. As Dean of the College, I am excited to support you on your academic journey. At TCOB, we focus on academic excellence, professional growth, and personal development, ensuring that you have the tools to succeed.
Our faculty are not just educators, but dedicated mentors who will guide you through your coursework, foster critical thinking, and help you apply business theory to real-world situations. They are also happy to talk about your ideas, goals and challenges. Helping you reach your goals is one of our key goals!
TCOB is more than just a college; it's a community. We provide a welcoming environment in which students get to know each other and engage in activities within our college across the university and in industry. During your time at Saint Leo University, we hope that you will come to see us as part of your family, and we’ll do our best to make your experience here a memorable one.
Education at TCOB goes beyond the classroom. Our faculty’s real-world experience and personalized mentoring, combined with hands-on opportunities like internships and networking, will prepare you for success in the job market. In addition, we are proud to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), ensuring you receive a high-quality education.
We encourage you to take full advantage of all that we offer here at Saint Leo and engage with peers, professors, and the business community. Together, we’ll help you build a strong foundation for a successful career. Our goal is to inspire and motivate you to reach your full potential.
Once again, welcome to the TCOB! We are happy to help you grow into the leader you aspire to be. At the end of your time here, you’ll like the person you become.
God bless!
Passard C. Dean
Dean, Tapia College of Business
Meet our Business Faculty
Discover our esteemed faculty members who are making a huge impact in their respective fields and providing dynamic ways of learning in the classroom and beyond.
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Michele S.Flint
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Dr. Passard Dean, D.B.A
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Mr. Philip Hatlem, M.A.
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Dr. Pamela Lee, Ph.D.
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Dr. Adam Shoemaker, Ph.D.
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Dr. Daniel Tschopp, Ph.D.
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What motivated me to enroll was the flexible schedule the university was offering. When I tried out their eight-week courses, I loved them. The classes didn’t waste time, and the instructors were super supportive. I felt like the environment was more work-oriented with students who had careers already and were going back to school.
Alexis Williams | MBA student
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - Management
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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.
“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.
''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
