It’s an MBA. Since we typically pronounce the abbreviation MBA as individual letters, and the letter M begins with a vowel sound, we use the article "an".

It’s an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Since we typically pronounce the abbreviation MBA as individual letters, and the letter M begins with a vowel sound, we use the article an.

Is an MBA worth it?

Is a MBA worth it?

Remember, the choice between "a" and "an" is determined by pronunciation (not spelling).

An MBA can give you a holistic view of business across a range of areas, including finance, marketing, and accounting.

During an MBA program, you’ll build your business knowledge and boost your career prospects.

Follow the same practice with other abbreviations that start with the consonant M and are pronounced as individual letters. For example, we say "an MIT professor" (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), "an MD" (Doctor of Medicine), or "an MRT station" (Mass Rapid Transit).

He is an MIT student.

Similarly, we say an M (not a M).

The house has an M-shaped roof.