Master of Business Administration — the academic qualification

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Master of Business Administration — your pathway to greater career opportunities

A Master of Business Administration is one of the most sought-after postgraduate qualifications in the world. For specialists and executives looking to expand their management skills, move into leadership, or reorient their careers, the MBA has become the standard-bearer of advanced business education.

What Is a Master of Business Administration?

The MBA covers a broad range of business functions: strategy, finance, marketing, operations, HR, and organisational leadership. Companies are increasingly looking for leaders with this kind of strategic, interdisciplinary capability.

How the MBA title is used and what weight it carries is explained in detail in our dedicated article. How the MBA differs from traditional master's degrees is covered in our article on the difference between an MBA and a master's degree.

Who Is an MBA Designed For?

The MBA is most valuable for professionals who are already working and want to accelerate their career trajectory. For senior professionals, the Executive MBA in eight months is particularly well suited.

What Types of MBA Programme Are Available?

For a full overview, the MBA programme overview page covers all the key details. A realistic breakdown of MBA costs helps set accurate expectations. Details on entry requirements are covered on the MBA entry requirements page.

How Long Does an MBA Take?

The OBS MBA takes eight months — made possible through the compact, practice-oriented structure of the British higher education system.

Further reading: MBA requirements and MBA distance learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a bachelor's degree for an MBA?

Not always. Some programmes — including the OBS MBA — accept substantial professional experience in lieu of a formal undergraduate degree. Full details are on the MBA without a bachelor's degree page.

How long does it take to complete a Master of Business Administration at OBS?

The OBS MBA takes 8 months to complete. This is made possible by the compact structure of the British higher education system.

About the author

Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik is President of the Opresnik Business School and Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Management at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences. He is a global co-author, alongside Philip Kotler, of several standard works in marketing and management, and spent ten years in international management at Shell before dedicating his career to executive education. Through OBS, he makes an accredited British MBA accessible to experienced professionals — 100% online and completed in 8 months.

Über den Autor

Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik ist Präsident der Opresnik Business School und Distinguished Professor für Marketing und Management an der Technischen Hochschule Lübeck. Gemeinsam mit Philip Kotler ist er globaler Co-Autor mehrerer Standardwerke im Marketing und Management und war zehn Jahre im internationalen Management bei Shell tätig, bevor er sich der Weiterbildung von Führungskräften widmete. Über OBS macht er einen akkreditierten britischen MBA für erfahrene Berufstätige zugänglich — 100 % online und in 8 Monaten.

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