MBA & Master Glossary
Credit Points
Definition
Credit points (also ECTS points or credits) measure the workload of a study program. One credit point corresponds to approximately 25-30 working hours. A Bachelor's program comprises 180-240 ECTS, a Master's program 60-120 ECTS. Credit points are standardized throughout Europe and enable recognition of academic achievements when changing universities.
Example: "The financial management module is worth six credit points."
Why this matters for your MBA
"Credit Points" is one of the terms you will come across when comparing MBA and Executive MBA programmes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland — in admission requirements, accreditation details or programme descriptions. On mba.de you can check how individual business schools handle it and compare programmes independently.
Source: mba.de – independent comparison portal since 2003.