Editorial & Methodology

    Transparency, independence and quality – our principles for trustworthy MBA information.

    About mba.de

    mba.de is an independent knowledge platform for MBA and Master programs in the German-speaking region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Unlike university websites, mba.de offers a neutral meta-overview of all programs without its own study offerings. The platform sees itself as a reference source for informed educational decisions.

    2003
    Founded
    Salzburg, AT
    Location
    390+
    Business Schools
    850+
    Programs
    DE, AT, CH
    Coverage
    DE, EN
    Languages

    Our Editorial Principles

    Editorial Independence

    mba.de is completely independent of business schools and educational institutions. We receive no commissions for referring prospective students. Our recommendations are based solely on objective criteria.

    Separation of Editorial & Listings

    Editorial content (blog, news, guides) is strictly separated from program listings. Premium placements are marked as such and do not influence our editorial recommendations.

    Transparency

    We disclose where our data comes from and how we process it. All information is traceable and verifiable. We correct errors promptly and transparently.

    Data & Methodology

    Data Collection

    • Direct information from business schools and universities
    • Publicly available information from official websites
    • Accreditation databases (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
    • Official rankings (FT, QS, Economist)

    Update Cycle

    • Program costs and dates: Quarterly review
    • Accreditation status: Monthly review
    • New programs: Continuous addition
    • Descriptions: Annual revision

    Quality Assurance

    • Four-eyes principle for all data changes
    • Automated consistency checks
    • Regular comparison with original sources
    • User feedback integration

    Data Currency

    Data on mba.de is continuously updated. Our last comprehensive data update was in February 2026. Individual program information is maintained on an ongoing basis as changes become known to us.

    If you find incorrect or outdated information, please . We typically review and correct reported errors within 48 hours.

    Editorial Team

    mba.de is operated by a small team with expertise in education consulting, business, and technology. We are part of ESA GmbH based in Salzburg, Austria.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How is the content on mba.de produced?▼
    Programme data comes directly from the business schools and is editorially checked against publicly available sources. Editorial texts are written in-house; AI-assisted articles are reviewed before publication and labelled as such.
    How independent is the editorial team from the listed schools?▼
    Premium partnerships influence neither assessments nor filter or ranking results. Editorial selection and promotional presentation are kept separate; promotional content is labelled.
    How current is the information?▼
    Programme and fee details are updated continuously, topic pages are reviewed at least once a year. Every topic page states its last update – currently September 2026.

    Source: mba.de – independent comparison portal since 2003, own database (last updated: September 2026); accreditation data from AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA and FIBAA.