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Basic types of MBA programs

Two year MBA programs normally take place over two academic years (i.e. approximately 18 months of term time), in the Northern Hemisphere beginning in late August/September of year one and continuing until May of year two, with a three to four month summer break in between years one and two. Students enter with a reasonable amount of prior real-world work experience and take classes during weekdays like other university students.

Accelerated MBA programs are a variation of the two year programs. They involve a higher course load with more intense class and examination schedules. They usually have less “down time” during the program and between semesters. For example, there is no three to four month summer break, and between semesters there might be seven to ten days off rather than three to five weeks vacation.

Part-time MBA programs normally hold classes on weekday evenings, after normal working hours. Part-time programs normally last three years or more. The students in these programs typically consist of working professionals, who take a light course load for a longer period of time until the graduation requirements are met.

Executive MBA (EMBA) programs developed to meet the educational needs of managers and executives, allowing students to earn an MBA or another business-related graduate degree in two years or less while working full time. Participants come from every type and size of organization – profit, nonprofit, government — representing a variety of industries. EMBA students typically have a higher level of work experience, often 10 years or more, compared to other MBA students. In response to the increasing number of EMBA programs offered, The Executive MBA Council was formed in 1981 to advance executive education.

Distance learning MBA programs hold classes off-campus. These programs can be offered in a number of different formats: correspondence courses by postal mail or email, non-interactive broadcast video, pre-recorded video, live teleconference or videoconference, offline or online computer courses. Many respectable schools offer these programs; however, so do many diploma mills. Potential students should check the school’s accreditation before undertaking distance learning coursework.

Dual MBA programs combine MBA degree with others (such as an MS or a J.D., etc) to let students cut costs (dual programs usually cost less than pursuing 2 degrees separately), save time on education and to tailor the business education courses to their needs. Some business schools offer programs in which students can earn both a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA in four or five years.

Management Degree Diploma Abbreviation

MBA: Masters of Business Administration
MMM: Masters of Marketing Management
MMS: Master of Management Science
MPG: Master’s Program in Government
MPM: Masters of Personnel Management
PGDBA: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
PGDBM: Post Graduate Diploma in Management
PGDED: Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
PGDEM: Post Graduate Diploma in Energy Management
PGDEM: Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management
PGDFB: Post Graduate Diploma in Family Business
PGDFPE: Post Graduate Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering
PGDFT: Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade
PGDHRM: Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
PGDIEM: Post Graduate Diploma in Import and Export Management
PGDIF: Post Graduate Diploma in Investment & Finance
PGDMLM: Post Graduate Diploma Course Materials and Logistics Management
PGDMM: Post Graduate Diploma Course in Marketing Management
PGDMR: Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Research
PGDPDE: Post Graduate Diploma in Piping Design & Engineering
PGDRIM: Post Graduate Diploma in Risk & Insurance Management
PGMP: Post Graduate Management Program

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