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Whitworth University – U-District
534 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99202
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Master of Business Leadership (MBL)

Whitworth's Master of Business Leadership (MBL) is the only leadership program available through an AACSB-accredited business school in the region; it combines business acumen and leadership development in an interdisciplinary context. Choose from a selection of business and leadership course options to create your perfect pathway to success in business leadership.

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"I chose the MBL degree so that I’d be a more well-rounded person and leader. My undergraduate degree is technical in nature and I was looking for a degree that didn’t ignore the important role business plays in leadership. This checked all those boxes! I’m so grateful to be a part of this program!"

-Doug Kapelke, Commercial Banking Manager, STCU

Degree Snapshot
Credits	36
Completion Time	12 months*, accelerated full-time option 2 years, part-time
Class Format	Online self-paced and in-person evening classes, with an overnight retreat and weekend intensives
Cost Per Credit	$1,025** per credit (financial aid & scholarships available)
Application Deadline	Rolling admissions

*Students completing the Institute of Leadership can complete the degree in just 9 months
** Tuition rate for the 2024-25 academic year

Program Highlights

Complete your degree in as little as one year
Customized course options can be tailored to your experience and career goals
Online and in-person evening courses offer flexibility for your busy life
Enjoy immersive learning experiences through weekend intensives and overnight retreats
Benefit from extensive networking and community engagement opportunities

"I realized I was at a crossroads trying to figure out how to write the next chapter of my professional journey. Given the timing of trying to expand my company's practice in a newer region, I feel the MBL would give me the tools and confidence I need to continue building the successful path forward. I’ve been so inspired by many female leaders in the community, and want to put forth my contributions to support that next generation of young leaders."

-Nicky Poole-Duris, BCRA Design

Know What to Expect

Whitworth's Master of Business Leadership (MBL) is designed for students like you, prepared to grow in your career and energized by learning with, and from, other professionals. Gain more than just a degree by building your professional network, your career and your future.

The Whitworth MBL program offers a personalized approach to your education in business leadership, empowering you to design the degree that's right for you. Wherever you are — in your career, your life or even in the world — the Whitworth MBL program is intentionally designed with you in mind.

Jumpstart your learning without prerequisite coursework*
Focus on one subject at a time in our six-week modular courses
Prioritize your work/life balance with online and in-person evening class options
Gain targeted skills in both business administration and leadership topics
Complete your program in one year, two years, or sometime in between, depending on your needs

* Prerequisites required for select business elective courses

"Whitworth’s MBL program provided an excellent complement to my work in the non-profit arena and my responsibilities in the classroom as a teacher of 25 years. Relationships cultivated in my MBL classes are serving as my support system as I now move to broaden my reach within the nonprofit and educational communities."

-Lynda LeBlanc, D.A., Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy

Contact Information

Email
gradadmissions@whitworth.edu

Phone
509.777.3222

Location
Whitworth University – U-District
534 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99202
Whitworth in the U-District Map