What is an MBA ? www.mba.org.nz

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional graduate degree programme. It's purpose is to provide theoretical and practical training in general or senior functional management.

The content of MBA courses is wide-ranging and is focused at the knowledge and skills that are essential for managers in today's global marketplace. They provide an understanding of the operation of businesses, including the use of people and capital, effective internal processes, the impact of external forces and, very recently for an increasing number of courses, the role of the Internet and electronic commerce.

MBA degrees are either awarded by universities or by specialised business schools. There are a growing number of business schools that developed as a result of business initiatives. Several groups of companies in Europe have founded excellent schools at which MBA education is specially designed to their own specifications.