MBA & Master Glossary
ECTS
Definition
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is the European system for crediting and transferring academic achievements. It enables Europe-wide comparability and recognition of academic achievements. 60 ECTS points correspond to one year of full-time study (approx. 1,500-1,800 working hours).
Example: "The MBA comprises 90 ECTS and is therefore comparable across Europe."
Why this matters for your MBA
"ECTS" 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.