Definition

Noun: - A graduate-level academic degree awarded in the field of business administration, typically representing a high level of competence in business principles and management.

Usage

This term is used to refer to the specific academic credential itself. It is often part of a longer, more specific degree title. - She earned a master in business from a prestigious university. - The job listing requires a master in business or equivalent experience.

Advanced Usage

• The term is frequently used in its abbreviated form, "M.B." or "M.Bus.", though it is most commonly part of the specific degree title Master in Business Administration (MBA).
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe programs or graduates.
  • He is a master in business candidate.
  • They offer a master in business program.

Variants and Related Words

• Master in Business Administration (MBA): The most common and specific form of this degree.
• Master of Business (M.Bus.): An alternative title for similar degrees.
• Business Master's: A more informal way to refer to this category of degrees.

Synonyms

• Business Master's Degree: A direct synonym.
• Graduate Business Degree: A broader term that includes this degree.

Notes

• "Master in business" is a formal title for a degree. In everyday conversation, people more commonly use the specific degree name (e.g., MBA) or the phrase "a master's in business."
• This term specifically denotes the degree, not the person who holds it. The person is a "holder of a master in business" or a "graduate."

Noun

1. a master's degree in business