MBA & Master Glossary
MBA Degree
Definition
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an internationally recognized postgraduate degree in business administration. Unlike a subject-specific Master's, the MBA provides broad management knowledge and is aimed at experienced professionals who want to advance into leadership positions. MBA programs last 1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time.
Example: "With the MBA degree he took over the leadership of his own business unit."
Why this matters for your MBA
"MBA Degree" 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.
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