{"id":6554,"date":"2025-10-06T12:52:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T12:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/general-info\/master-o-mba\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:40:57","slug":"master-or-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/masters\/master-or-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"Master or MBA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#e8e9ea 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 65%&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_width=&#8221;150px&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;4%&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;4%&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;color&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; 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A common question is: <em data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"304\">\u201cmaster or MBA?\u201d<\/em> What is the difference? 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We will include <strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"237\">concrete examples<\/strong> from Italian universities and business schools, as well as references to <em data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"351\">ministerial guidelines and regulations<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"352\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"7vecyq\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"415\">What Are Specialized Master\u2019s Programs and What Is an MBA<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"c7ftwx\" data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"465\">Specialized Master\u2019s \/ Professional Master\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"940\">A <em data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"499\">specialized master\u2019s program<\/em> is a <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"535\">postgraduate training path<\/strong> aimed at providing <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"588\">specific and practical skills<\/strong> in a particular field (e.g. finance, marketing, digital, human resources, design, ICT). It does not necessarily require extensive work experience and is often <strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"776\">shorter and more focused<\/strong> than an MBA. It can be offered by universities, private institutions, or business schools, and may or may not be <strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"916\">accredited by the MIUR<\/strong>, depending on the case.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"940\">\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hggy56\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"985\">MBA (Master in Business Administration)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1441\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">An <strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"997\">MBA<\/strong> is a program specialized in <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1058\">business management training<\/strong>, designed to develop managerial profiles. It is widely recognized at an <strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1154\">international level<\/strong> and tends to be more generalist, covering all areas of business (<em data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1274\">strategy, finance, operations, marketing, leadership<\/em>). 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For example, the <em>Executive MBA at LUISS<\/em> can cost around <strong>\u20ac35,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It requires <strong>time, commitment, and often prior experience<\/strong>: it is not suitable for those looking for a quick path or a purely technical specialization.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>ROI (return on investment)<\/strong> depends heavily on the <em>school\u2019s reputation<\/em>, the network, the industry, and the experience you already bring.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#828282&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_6_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"878\">Comparative Costs: Master or MBA \u2013 Real Examples<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"319\"><strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"91\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdabocconi.it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SDA Bocconi School of Management<\/a>:<\/strong> specialized master\u2019s programs (e.g. <em data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"208\">Master in Corporate Finance, Master in Fashion, Experience &amp; Design Management<\/em>) cost approximately <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"250\">\u20ac12,000 \u2013 \u20ac18,000<\/strong>, while the full-time international <strong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"293\" data-is-only-node=\"\">MBA<\/strong> costs around <strong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\">\u20ac75,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"424\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"350\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuoa.it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CUOA<\/a> \u2013 International MBA:<\/strong> participation fee of approximately <strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"397\">\u20ac25,000<\/strong> for the full-time program.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"591\"><strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"463\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mib.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MIB Trieste School of Management<\/a>:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"495\">MBA in International Business<\/em> costs around <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"520\">\u20ac25,000<\/strong>, while the <em data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"561\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Executive Master in Finance<\/em> is approximately <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"590\">\u20ac27,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#828282&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_6_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"g2p17p\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\">Regulatory Recognition, Legal Value, and Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"405\">In Italy, for a master\u2019s program to have <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"116\">legal value<\/strong> (especially for public competitions or roles in the public administration), it is important that it is <strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"246\">recognized by the MIUR<\/strong>. MIUR-accredited programs follow specific standards in terms of <em data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"362\">quality, structure, faculty, and academic credits<\/em> that comply with ministerial requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"670\">Prestigious <strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"427\">MBAs<\/strong> are highly recognized in the <em data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"493\">private sector and internationally<\/em>, but they do not always grant academic qualifications with legal value for public competitions in Italy, unless they also include <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"669\">officially recognized academic components<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"852\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">An <strong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"718\">accredited specialized master\u2019s program<\/strong> in Italy can provide points for public competitions and certain administrative roles, provided it meets the <strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"851\">ministerial criteria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#828282&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is a Master in Business Administration (MBA) equivalent to a master\u2019s degree?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"47\">Master in Business Administration (MBA)<\/strong> is technically a <em data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"87\">postgraduate program<\/em>, but it is not equivalent to traditional <strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"160\">university master\u2019s degrees<\/strong>. An MBA focuses on <strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"225\">management, leadership, business strategy<\/strong>, and the development of <em data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"269\">managerial skills<\/em>, and is designed for professionals with experience. Traditional university master\u2019s programs, on the other hand, are more oriented toward <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"449\">technical and academic specialization<\/strong> in a specific field.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Which is the better qualification, an MBA or a master\u2019s degree?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There is no <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"36\">absolute best choice<\/strong> between an MBA and a master\u2019s degree: the decision depends on your <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"120\">career goals<\/strong>. An <strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"132\">MBA<\/strong> is ideal for those who want to advance into <em data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"195\">managerial roles<\/em>, work in international business, or change careers. A traditional <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"292\">university master\u2019s degree<\/strong>, on the other hand, is better suited for acquiring <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"380\">technical and specialized skills<\/strong> in fields such as <em data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"452\">marketing, finance, engineering, or human resources<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is an MBA superior to a master\u2019s degree?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>An <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"10\">MBA<\/strong> is not superior to a <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"62\">university master\u2019s degree<\/strong>, but rather represents a <em data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"122\">different and complementary path<\/em>. 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