Add another masters degree to your MLD or MBA, to explore a dual-degree

Develop the leadership and technical skills necessary to become a leader in business by adding the Master of Leadership Development (MLD) or the Master of Business Administration (MBA) to your existing master’s degree earned from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Essentially, you earn a master’s in both. We call it the dual degree.

The MLD focuses heavily on people, strategy and organizational development. Individuals who are pursuing the MLD may aspire to positions where a broader foundation in core business areas such as finance, operations and marketing are needed. Obtaining both degrees can differentiate individuals in competitive industries and provide access to a wider, more diverse professional and peer network. To earn the MBA in conjunction with the MLD, students are required to take five additional courses:

• MBA 570 – Accounting in the Global World
• MBA 571 – Operations Management
• MBA 572 – Contemporary Global Management
• MBA 573 – Statistics
• MBA 575 – Global Individualized Initiative

The MBA builds strong analytical, financial and operational skills. Individuals aspiring for executive-level positions may seek to deepen their ability to lead people, drive culture and navigate complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics. By adding the Master of Leadership Development, individuals can develop the necessary skills needed to confront critical areas of contemporary organizational leadership, lead organizational change, develop cultural intelligence and a global mindset, understand the use of power and creativity and cultivate team effectiveness. To earn the MLD in conjunction with the MBA, students are required to take four additional courses:

• MLD 501 -The Individual in Context
• MLD 502 – Culture, Creativity and Leadership
• MLD 503 – Leadership Identity
• MLD 505 – Critical Analysis of Research