MBA & Master Glossary
Study Focus / Specialization
Definition
A study focus is a subject specialization within a degree program. In Master's programs, students can usually choose between different focuses, such as Marketing, Finance, HR or IT Management. The focus is deepened through electives, projects and the Master's thesis.
Example: "She chose digital transformation as her specialisation."
Why this matters for your MBA
"Study Focus / Specialization" 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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