The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business 
They do indeed! do you have your MBA
Yes, I learned about accounting, applied statistics, business communication, business ethics, business law
Very interesting! I'm actually starting my MBA in a couple months!
Most programs also include elective courses and concentrations for further study
yeah sometimes in fields such as economics I believe.
The MBA degree originated in the United States in the early 20th century.    I thought it was older.