MBA stands for Master of Business Administration. It is a post-graduate degree that focuses on developing the skills that people need to manage a business.
Some colleges refer to the program in the plural form and use the preposition ‘in‘ – ‘Masters in Business Administration.’
An MBA helps students develop the skills they need to run or manage a business better. It does this by providing theoretical and practical preparation. The course also gives the student a better understanding of business functions.
MBA courses – who is eligible?
People who already have a bachelor’s degree are eligible for this type of post-graduate course. The person is likely to have graduated in business, economics, finance, or a related subject.
However, individuals with non-business, non-finance, and non-economics bachelor’s degrees are also eligible.
Traditionally, MBA programs offer business-related courses, such as accounting, finance, and human resources. Operations management and information systems management may also be part of the program.
In some programs, there is a stronger focus on specific subjects. While one program may focus on hospitality management and public administration, another may concentrate on accounting or human resources.
The terms human resources and human resource development (HRD) refer to the hiring, training, and development of workers. Human resources often means the department in a company that deals with the employees (personnel).
Types of MBA programs
There are different types of MBA programs, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and the school’s requirements.
Full-time program
A Full-Time MBA program typically lasts two years. Two-year full-time programs are very common.
Students either live on campus or nearby and come to classes every day or most days of the week. You cannot do a full-time course and have a full-time job at the same time.
Part-time program
With a part-time MBA course, students can also work. Some students may also be working full-time. This type of course is becoming increasingly popular.
Part-time programs take longer to complete. Students usually study for three to four years. Course duration depends on the institution and also on how much work the student does.
For example, somebody who studies for 15 hours per week might complete the course in three years. However, a student who studies just 10 or 12 hours per week may take four years.
Accelerated program
An Accelerated MBA is a fast program that the course participant can complete in a year or slightly longer.
In most cases, the school will be more demanding regarding the student’s curriculum vitae (résumé). Most colleges require work experience.
As the course covers a short period, the weekly workload is relatively heavy.
Executive program
Schools that offer Executive MBAs target people with more professional experience. In some cases, for example, candidates are only eligible if they have at least ten years of work experience.
Some of the topics are more advanced than in the other programs. This is because the course participants have more work experience than their counterparts in other programs.
Dual program
A Dual MBA is a program that combines two degrees. It provides the student with more skills and expertise in specific areas. For example, they may choose to study an MBA and also a Master in Arts.
Business management schools across the world earn considerable incomes from their MBA courses. The Wharton School of Business, for example, charges $141,740. The Wharton School of Business is part of the University of Pennsylvania.
Compound phrases with ‘MBA’
Here is a list of 15 compound phrases with the term ‘MBA’ and their meanings:
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MBA Program
An educational curriculum that leads to earning the MBA degree.
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Executive MBA
A type of MBA program designed for working professionals and executives.
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Part-time MBA
A flexible MBA program that allows students to work and attend classes.
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Full-time MBA
A traditional MBA program that is usually completed in two years.
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Global MBA
An MBA program with a focus on international business and global markets.
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Online MBA
An MBA program offered through online courses and distance learning.
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MBA Candidate
An individual who is currently enrolled in an MBA program.
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MBA Graduate
A person who has completed the MBA program and received the degree.
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MBA Admissions
The process and criteria for applying to an MBA program.
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MBA Curriculum
The courses and content covered during an MBA program.
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MBA Accreditation
A standard of excellence that an MBA program may earn from a recognized accrediting body.
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MBA Thesis
A research project or dissertation that is a requirement in some MBA programs.
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MBA Degree
The actual qualification received after completing an MBA program.
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MBA Class
Refers to the group of students attending an MBA program or to individual courses within the program.
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MBA Concentration
A specialized area of study within an MBA program, such as finance, marketing, or entrepreneurship.
Master of Business Administration in different languages
In some most countries, they use the English initials “MBA” even though the long form should have a different initials.
- Spanish: Maestría en Administración de Empresas
- Hindi: व्यवसाय प्रशासन में मास्टर
- French: Maître en Administration des Affaires
- Arabic: ماجستير في إدارة الأعمال
- Bengali: ব্যবসায় প্রশাসনে মাস্টার্স
- Russian: Магистр делового администрирования
- Portuguese: Mestre em Administração de Empresas
- Indonesian: Magister Administrasi Bisnis
- Urdu: ماسٹر آف بزنس ایڈمنسٹریشن
- German: Master in Betriebswirtschaftslehre
- Swedish: Ekonomie masterexamen
- Danish: Master i Erhvervsadministration
- Norwegian: Master i bedriftsadministrasjon
- Dutch: Master in Bedrijfskunde
- Finnish: Liikkeenjohdon maisteri
- Polish: Magister zarządzania
- Japanese: 経営学修士
- Swahili: Shahada ya Uzamili katika Usimamizi wa Biashara
- Marathi: व्यवसाय प्रशासनातील मास्टर
- Telugu: బిజినెస్ అడ్మినిస్ట్రేషన్ లో మాస్టర్
- Turkish: İşletme Yüksek Lisansı
- Korean: 경영학 석사
- Tamil: வணிக நிர்வாகத்தில் முதுகலை
- Vietnamese: Thạc sĩ Quản trị Kinh doanh
- Italian: Master in Amministrazione Aziendale, Master in Business Administration
- Gujarati: બિઝનેસ એડમિનિસ્ટ્રેશનમાં માસ્ટર
- Farsi: کارشناسی ارشد اداره کسبوکار
- Bhojpuri: बिजनेस एडमिनिस्ट्रेशन में मास्टर
- Hakka: 商業管理碩士
- Mandarin Chinese: 工商管理硕士
- Cantonese Chinese: 工商管理碩士
- Jin Chinese: 工商管理硕士
- Southern Min: 工商管理碩士
- Kannada: ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಸ್ಟರ