​Individuals who achieve the Master in Business Licensing designation demonstrate the highest level of commitment to the business licensing field.

The SC Business Licensing Officials Association sponsors the  MBL program. A board-appointed committee directly monitors the program. The Municipal Association of SC provides administrative support.

MBL designees have earned their ABL designation in addition to achieving 50 experience points(opens in a new tab) within seven years immediately preceding their application for the MBL designation.