MBA & Master Glossary
Curriculum
Definition
The curriculum refers to the entire study plan of an MBA program, including all required and elective courses, internships, projects, and examinations. A typical MBA curriculum includes core subjects (Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations, Leadership), electives for specialization, soft skills modules, international study trips, and a Capstone Project. The quality and currency of the curriculum is an important selection criterion when choosing a program.
Example: "In 2026 the curriculum was extended by a compulsory module on AI governance."
Why this matters for your MBA
"Curriculum" 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.