MBA & Master Glossary
Reskilling & Upskilling
Definition
Upskilling means deepening existing competencies for the same role; reskilling means retraining for a new field of work. Given the AI-driven transformation – which more than 200 economists expect to unfold over years rather than decades – both become continuous tasks. Part-time MBA formats, modular certificates and stackable degrees are the typical instruments for executives in the DACH region.
Example: "The company funded the MBA as upskilling for future division heads."
Why this matters for your MBA
"Reskilling & Upskilling" 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.