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The duration of an MBA programme is one of the first questions prospective students ask themselves — and one of the most frequently misunderstood. This is because the length of an MBA depends less on the title itself than on the education system, the structure of the programme and how content is delivered.
In Germany and many other countries, MBA programmes are often designed to run for eighteen to twenty-four months, particularly when offered on a part-time basis. International programmes, particularly in the Anglo-Saxon world, are often considerably more compact. The formal duration of a programme therefore reveals little about the actual depth of learning or the quality of the MBA.
The higher education system is a significant factor. In the British system, master's-level programmes are generally structured to be more compact than their German counterparts. Coursework is more tightly bundled, modules build more closely on one another, and assessment formats are consistently aligned with application and professional transfer. Full details on why the British system enables this are on the MBA UK page.
An MBA in eight months is therefore not an exception, but an expression of a different pedagogical approach. For managers in particular, the Executive MBA in eight months is a compelling format.
The MBA at Opresnik Business School has a study duration of 8 months. There are no mandatory attendance phases and no traditional examinations. This structure makes it possible to complete the MBA within a clearly defined timeframe. Further information on combining study with work is available on the MBA whilst working page.
Can an MBA really be completed in eight months?
Yes — in the right education system and with a clearly structured pedagogical approach. The OBS MBA uses the compact structure of the British higher education system and is designed to be completed in eight months.
Are there mandatory attendance phases at OBS?
No. The OBS MBA is fully online with no mandatory attendance phases. Study can be planned entirely around professional and personal commitments.
