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Master of Business Leadership and Innovation (MBLI)

Unlike any other program.

Today’s leaders face enormous challenges in building and maintaining effective organizations in the face of a diverse employee population, intense global competition and rapid technological changes. Leaders have to innovate constantly just to keep up. The Master of Business Leadership and Innovation (MBLI) program prepares professionals to meet these contemporary challenges by developing their knowledge and skills in leadership, change and innovation.
Arron Joiner

ÎÞÂëÇ¿¼é has provided me unparalleled self-awareness in my identify as a leader and as an individual. The program empowered me to make pivotal behavior changes to progress both my career and personal life. My ability to identify current state and create action items to attack root causes has been transformed. These skills have allowed me to develop other leaders to achieve their highest potential.

Arron Joiner, '18
Human Resources Manager, Cintas

Maggie Lorenz

I graduated with refined leadership skills, a diverse understanding of organizational change, a community of talented leaders who will continue to push me through my career, and the ability to apply my degree in our ever changing economy. This program is a real-world experience.

Maggie Lorenz, '18
Management Consultant Manager, Accenture

Scott Zimmerlee

Anyone interested in this program should know that it will be a life-changing experience for them. Leadership isn't just the blocking and tackling of day-to-day activities; it is knowing yourself and how you relate to others. I am certain I am a better leader and a better human for participating in this program!

Scott Zimmerlee, '22
Senior Technical Director, Siemens

Sherita Scott

My experience was life changing! The journey that this program took me on not only enhanced my professional career significantly, it also led to substantial personal growth. I truly valued the experiential learning, the relationships I developed within my cohort, and the curriculum content. As a corporate professional, the qualities I gained have helped to cultivate my drive and commitment to be an effective leader.

Sherita Scott, '17
Health & Beauty Care Category Manager, Kroger

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Using the adult-learning framework of ACT (action learning, competency-based and teamwork development), this 2-year, 36-credit hour cohort program explores the most current theories and practices on leadership and organizational change—allowing professionals who complete the program to transform their current organizations into more effective ones.
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  • Cohort with a class size of 25
  • 10-day international trip, included in program cost
  • Hybrid format with classes both in-person and online
  • Deep dive into leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Assessments in personality, collaboration style, conflict style, learning style, global competency and personal strengths
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Contact Us

Have questions about the MBLI program?

Kari Wright Perkins | Assistant Director | wrightk11@nku.edu | 859.572.6657
Dr. Sandra Spataro | Program Director | spataros1@nku.edu | 859.572.7908