Is mba a post graduate degree?

Answer 1

It partly depends on the purposes for which the question is being asked. It's often considered to be one in the sense that it is more geared towards subsequent professional, as opposed to academic, pursuits. Similarly, degrees in fields like law, medicine, or dentistry, etc. are often considered professional in nature. Virtually all of those obtaining them intend to go into professional work rather than continue in the academic environment. In some instances if someone wanted to pursue doctoral studies in finance, a "true" master's degree is preferred over an MBA beforehand. Some programs would view an MBA as "simply" a professional degree, and some (more than half) would still accept it as a master's degree for those purposes. In the "regular" world, most would indeed consider an MBA to be a "professional" degree, as the vast majority do obtain it for professional, non-academic purposes.

Answer 2

Until recently, an M.B.A. was universally considered a terminal degree--because while there are schools that offer a doctorate in Business, it was not considered higher in progression to an M.B.A. This is similar to that a Ph.D. in Law is not a progression of a J.D. in Law (a 2-year degree). Recently, schools have attempted to rectify this by offering a "D.B.A." (versus a Ph.D. in Business.) By definition that there is now a recognized successor to an M.B.A., many HR departments are no longer considering an M.B.A. "terminal," per se.

The Department of Education and Department of Labor both consider an M.B.A. terminal, and as such you often see jobs that "absolutely require a Doctorate, or an M.B.A."

Answer 3

An master's degree is advanced coursework that typically follows a bachelor's degree. The MBA is particular to a master's in business administration. Those who pursue this degree do not necessarily have their undergraduate work in business, but come from a variety of educational backgrounds. In other words, someone who completed a medical laboratory tech progam can pursue the MBA. This MBA is of particular importance for individuals who seek executive management positions within their field.

Answer 4

You will need a bachelor's degree with all prerequisite coursework completed.

Answer 5

Yes, you must first earn an undergraduate degree before you can earn this degree.

Answer 6

Yes MBA is a professional degree. It is the master degree which is awarded in specific specialization.