business administration

noun

: a program of studies in a college or university providing general knowledge of business principles and practices

Examples of business administration in a Sentence

a degree in business administration

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Several other picks that are traditionally Cabinet-level remain, including U.S. Trade Representative and head of the small business administration. —

Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2024 Qualifications: Hedge fund portfolio managers typically hold a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration. —

Jack Kelly, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, Evans graduated from Duke and went on to receive his master's of business administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, according to his LinkedIn. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 With a master’s degree in international business administration and her... —

Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for business administration

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of business administration was in 1904

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“Business administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20administration. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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