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MBA facts & stats

7 fact-checked facts about MBA programs, business school and core management ideas, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What does MBA stand for?

AnswerMaster of Business Administration

The MBA is a graduate degree in management.

How long does a typical full-time US MBA program take?

AnswerTwo years

Most full-time US MBA programs run two years.

Going deeper

Which school awarded the first MBA degrees, starting in 1908?

AnswerHarvard

Harvard Business School launched the first MBA program.

Harvard Business School is famous for which teaching approach?

AnswerThe case method

Students debate real business cases in class.

Which is a common MBA elective area?

AnswerMarketing

Marketing, finance and strategy are core MBA areas.

Expert level

Who developed the Five Forces framework for industry analysis?

AnswerMichael Porter

Porter introduced the Five Forces in 1979.

Which is NOT one of the classic 4 Ps of marketing?

AnswerProfit

The 4 Ps are Product, Price, Place and Promotion.

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