MBA
MBA is the French term for an MBA.
The term refers to a postgraduate academic degree in business administration.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the term Maîtrise en Administration des Affaires might be used instead of Master en Administration des Affaires.
How does it change in a sentence?
The acronym MBA is masculine, so it is preceded by the masculine article un (e.g., un MBA).
Did you know?
- In some formal French administrative contexts, the term Bac+5 is used to describe the level of education of an MBA holder, referring to five years of study after the baccalauréat.
- While MBA is common, the term Grande École refers to the elite group of French higher education institutions that often provide these degrees, operating entirely separately from the public university system.
- Because France has a strong tradition of écoles de commerce, a person with an MBA might be viewed as having a more 'Americanized' approach to business than someone with a traditional French diploma.
Examples in context
- L'université propose un programme de Master en Administration des Affaires (MBA) très réputé.The university offers a highly reputable Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
- J'ai obtenu mon Diplôme de Master en Administration des Affaires (MBA) à l'école de commerce.I obtained my Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the business school.
- J'ai terminé mon MBA l'année dernière et j'en suis très fier.I finished my MBA last year and I am very proud of it.
- Je suis actuellement en train de suivre un Master en Gestion d'Entreprise (MBA) pour développer mes compétences professionnelles.I am currently following a Master in Business Management (MBA) to develop my professional skills.
- Elle prépare un MBA à Paris.She is preparing for an MBA in Paris.
- Il a obtenu son MBA l'année dernière.He obtained his MBA last year.
- Ce programme de MBA est très réputé.This MBA program is very reputable.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their career plans at a café.
- ChloéTu comptes faire un MBA ?Are you planning to do an MBA?
- LucasOui, j'aimerais bien intégrer une grande école.Yes, I would really like to join a top school.
- ChloéC'est un excellent projet pour ta carrière.It is an excellent project for your career.
- LucasMerci, j'espère que j'aurai une réponse bientôt.Thanks, I hope I'll have an answer soon.
