WGU MSML and MBA

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Hi All,  Im planning to start grad school at WGU, but I know you can complete one program than the other by adding 6 more courses. Has anyone done this? Anyone recommend which order to do it in..MCML first then MBA or vice versa? I work in higher education so a Masters is a must for me to move up anywhere at our University or be considered for a pay bump.

Considering the field you work in, I would recommend that you stick with a US RA school and pass on the ENEB as an option (it's still muddy water at best). Either WGU degree will always get you more respect than a degree that was offered on Groupon. I certainly hope no rational person here would argue that simple point; no matter what value it may offer a limited few. As far as the MSLM vs MBA - if an MBA will serve you better, then go direct for it. If it doesn't matter what the master is in then go with the one that offers the coursework that interests you more, and you feel can be expedited for a single term finish. Historically here more have reported completing the MSLM in a single term than the MBA, but being competency-based your professional background could make either equal.  I don't see how getting both adds anything in the way if ROI, as they are too closely aligned in AOS.

This isn't specifically directed at you as it is on how some can't help to throw digs toward those successfully leveraging cheaper options to reach the same goal. My hunch is that if you have spent 3k-6k-12k-20k-50k-100k+ on a degree bachelor's or master's and some have leveraged Sophhia, Straighterline for credits, TESU, WGU, or UMPI for speed or international options in South America, Europe or Africa for Master & Doctorate entries with NA or validated RA US degrees, it must sting knowing you 'might' of had a cheaper, more efficient way to reach that goal.

As the world becomes smaller and smaller through virtual work, the out-of-date position that American degrees or RA accredited is the only way to go will leave many at the finish line with the rest of those that took alternative routes to get there; however,  just carrying a much higher debt to pay off.

To Sb2013 (the OP) - this hypersensitive need to defend the ENEB on such a grand scale as done here above is why in your current work at a place of higher education I made the suggestion(s) that I did. You don't want to take an educational path you'd have to explain to a level you end up insulting another in the process. I have faith that you read my original post in the supportive nature intended. Your choice of WGU is a solid, quick, and very affordable way of achieving the goal you have now; while holding future scrutiny at bay.