MBA

UK: ˌem.biːˈeɪ | US: ˌem.biːˈeɪ

Definition

  1. n. abbreviation for Master of Business Administration, a postgraduate degree focusing on business management.

  2. n. colloquially refers to a person who holds this degree.

Structure
M <Master>B <Business>A <Administration>
Etymology

The term "MBA" is an initialism derived from the full title "Master of Business Administration." Each letter represents a core component of the degree:

  • M (Master): Reflects the advanced academic level (from Latin magister, meaning "teacher" or "leader").
  • B (Business): Denotes the field of study (Old English bisignis, meaning "care" or "occupation").
  • A (Administration): Indicates the focus on organizational management (Latin administratio, meaning "to serve" or "manage").
Examples

  1. She earned her MBA from Harvard Business School.

  2. Many CEOs hold an MBA degree.

  3. He decided to pursue an MBA to advance his career.

  4. The MBA program includes courses in finance and marketing.

  5. Companies often prefer candidates with an MBA for leadership roles.