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A '''Mini-MBA''' is a [[training]] regimen focused on the fundamentals of [[Business Management|business management]]. The program provides an introductory insight into business, preparing students as well as professionals for what might be a further exploration, or just a foundational understanding of the area. While it is named as "Mini-MBA", it is generally not considered as a version of MBA degree, with the exceptions of RWTH AACHEN Business School and Harvard GSAS where the “Mini MBA” is just a smaller version of the traditional MBA degree and does carry academic benefits.
==Curriculum==
Mini-MBA programs typically cover the content topics of traditional [[Master of Business Administration|MBAs]] such as accounting, business communication, business ethics, finance, managerial economics, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations, and strategic management. In addition to the general Mini-MBA programs where the program covers general business concepts, some colleges offer Mini-MBA specializations in areas such as social media marketing, digital marketing and sustainable innovation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guide to Mini-MBA Programs|url=https://pathways2advancement.org/education-guide/mini-mba-programs/|access-date=2022-02-17|website=Pathways to Advancement|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217135530/https://pathways2advancement.org/education-guide/mini-mba-programs/|url-status=live}}</ref>  The Harvard GSAS Mini MBA, (as it is a smaller version of HBS MBA) uses the “case-method” teaching which is very common at Harvard business courses.
==List of programs==
Several business schools, colleges, educational institutions and some companies offer online and offline Mini-MBA programs, including:
* Aachen RWTH Business School, Germany<ref>[https://weiterbildung.rwth-aachen.de/de/mini-mba Mini-MBA Zertifikationsprogramm]</ref> (in German)
* Académie Canadienne de Management et de Technologie, Canada<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.canada-academy.com/ |title=Online Mini MBA in French |access-date=2020-04-17 |archive-date=2020-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223213117/http://www.canada-academy.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Aros Business Academy, Denmark<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://arosbusinessacademy.dk/kursus/mini-mba/ |title=Aros Mini-MBA |access-date=2018-08-21 |archive-date=2018-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821223119/https://arosbusinessacademy.dk/kursus/mini-mba/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Bentley University]], US<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bentley.edu/centers/executive-education/mini-mba |title=Bentley Mini MBA |access-date=2023-02-14 |archive-date=2023-02-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214194727/https://www.bentley.edu/centers/executive-education/mini-mba |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Borsen, Denmark <ref>{{cite web | url=https://borsen.dk/uddannelse/lederuddannelse/mini-mba/ | title=Børsens Mini MBA &#124; Start: 5. Oktober 2022 &#124; Tilmeld dig i dag → | access-date=2022-04-13 | archive-date=2022-05-21 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521024848/https://borsen.dk/uddannelse/lederuddannelse/mini-mba/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Chicago Institute of Business Online Mini-MBA]], US<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.chicagoinstituteofbusiness.com/programs/mini_mba |title=Chicago Institute of Business Online Mini-MBA |access-date=2023-05-12 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601094641/https://www.chicagoinstituteofbusiness.com/programs/mini_mba |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Connection Management, Denmark<ref>[https://connection-management.dk/minimba/ Connection Management MiniMBA]</ref>
* European International University, France<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eiu.ac/ |title=Home |website=eiu.ac |access-date=2022-08-08 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601094628/https://eiu.ac/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Belmont University]], US<ref>[https://www.belmontleadership.com/programs/mini-mba/ The Mini MBA]</ref>
* [[Farmer School of Business]] ([[Miami University]]), US<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://miamioh.edu/minimba |title=Miami mini-MBA |access-date=2022-07-28 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601094618/https://miamioh.edu/online/professional-education/programs/mini-mba/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Harvard GSAS Business Club ([[Harvard University]]), US<ref>[http://www.harvardgraduatebusinessclub.org/pages/mini-mba.html HGBC Mini-MBA Program]</ref>
* International Business Management Institute, Germany<ref>[https://www.ibm-institute.com/mini-mba/ Online Mini-MBA Program]</ref>
* International Energy Training Centre, Lagos, Nigeria<ref>[https://iet-c.org/mini-mba-business-leadership/  mini MBA in Business Leadership]</ref>
* Invited MBA, US<ref>{{Cite web |title=Invited MBA - The Mini-MBA For Rising Leaders |url=https://invitedmba.com/ |access-date=2022-11-11 |website=Invited MBA |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601100550/https://www.abilitie.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* IEBS Business School, Spain<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.talentmba.es/inscripcion/ |title=Talent Mini MBA |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601095125/https://www.iebschool.com/programas/micro-mba-negocios-digitales/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Leaders Excellence at [[Harvard Square]], US<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://leadersexcellence.com/mini-mba |title=Mini-MBA Online from Harvard Square |access-date=2020-04-24 |archive-date=2020-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808173118/https://leadersexcellence.com/mini-mba/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* London School of Business & Finance, UK<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.lsbf.org.uk/programmes/executive/minimba |title=miniMBA Executive Development Program |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601095122/https://www.lsbf.org.uk/programmes/executive/minimba |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Opus College of Business]] ([[University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)|University of St. Thomas]]), US<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://business.stthomas.edu/executive-education/mini-mba/ |title=St. Thomas Mini MBA |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2019-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010143136/https://business.stthomas.edu/executive-education/mini-mba/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Management Centre Europe, Belgium<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mce.eu/programmes/p_3218/#overview |title=5-Day Mini MBA |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601095123/https://mce.eu/programmes/p_3218/#overview |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[McGill Executive Institute]] ([[McGill University]]), Canada<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://executive.mcgill.ca/mini-mba |title=The Mini-MBA Series |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601095123/https://executive.mcgill.ca/mini-mba |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Pareto Business School]]([[Pareto Business School]]), Sweden<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.paretoschool.com/ |title=The Pareto MBA |access-date=2023-06-08 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601103124/https://www.paretoschool.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Robins School of Business]] ([[University of Richmond]]), US<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://robins.richmond.edu/executive-education/public/mini-mba/index.html |title=Mini MBA |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601100551/https://execed.richmond.edu/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Rotman School of Management]] ([[University of Toronto]]), Canada<ref>{{cite web |title=MBA Essentials Online |url=https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ProfessionalDevelopment/Executive-Programs/Programs-Individuals/MBA-Essentials |website=Rotman School of Management |publisher=University of Toronto |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803203928/https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ProfessionalDevelopment/Executive-Programs/Programs-Individuals/MBA-Essentials |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Rutgers Business School]] ([[Rutgers University]]), US<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.business.rutgers.edu/executive-education/business-essentials |title=Mini-MBA: Business Essentials |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601103633/https://www.business.rutgers.edu/executive-education/business-essentials |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Schulich School of Business]] ([[York University]]), Canada<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://seec.schulich.yorku.ca/program/schulich-mini-mba-essentials-of-management/ |title=Schulich Mini-MBA |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2019-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010143138/http://seec.schulich.yorku.ca/program/schulich-mini-mba-essentials-of-management/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[University at Buffalo School of Management]], US<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mgt.buffalo.edu/executive-education/mini-mba.html |title=Online Mini MBA Certificate Program |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2019-10-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003084440/http://mgt.buffalo.edu/executive-education/mini-mba.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Yale Student Business Society ([[Yale University]]), US<ref>[https://www.yalebusinesssociety.org/mini-mba YSBS Mini-MBA Program]</ref>
* [[Your Excellency Limited]], [[London]], UK<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/the-mini-mba/|title = The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants}}</ref>
* [[European Institute of Leadership and Management]], Ireland<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://eilm.edu.eu/courses/mini-mba-business-administration-program/ |title=Online Mini-MBA Program |access-date=2023-04-03 |archive-date=2024-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601102059/https://eilm.edu.eu/courses/mini-mba-business-administration-program/ |url-status=live }}</ref> (in English)
* Zürich International Business School, [[Zürich]], Switzerland<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.zibs.ch/de/seminar/foerderprogramme-fuer-den-fuehrungsnachwuchs_11/mini-mba-programm_104.htm |title=Mini-MBA Programm |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2019-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010143137/http://www.zibs.ch/de/seminar/foerderprogramme-fuer-den-fuehrungsnachwuchs_11/mini-mba-programm_104.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
Today, many international companies also implement their own internal Mini-MBA programs to train their employees, such as McKinsey's Mini-MBA for Young Professionals<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://karriere.mckinsey.de/mit-erfahrung-punkten-als-young-professional |title=McKinsey’s Mini-MBA for Young Professionals |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2019-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010143143/https://karriere.mckinsey.de/mit-erfahrung-punkten-als-young-professional |url-status=live }}</ref> and PwC's Mini MBA.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pwc.com/me/en/services/pwc-mini-mba.html |title=PwC’s Mini MBA |access-date=2019-10-10 |archive-date=2019-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010144638/https://www.pwc.com/me/en/services/pwc-mini-mba.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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