business administration
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of business administration
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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“The memory business historically has been a tough business, not hugely profitable, but these guys have persisted,” said Willy Shih, a professor of management practice in business administration at Harvard Business School.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
Alongside traditional master’s in business administration, for instance, there are now online M.B.A.s and special one-year business degrees in data science and healthcare management, among other specialties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
After a brief stint on Wall Street, he got a master’s degree in business administration at Stanford University, where he met his future wife, Kat Taylor.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Tuliaupupu is now pursuing his third degree, as he already earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2022, before earning his master’s degree in project management.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
She hopes she will finish her studies in business administration and eventually form her own family in Honduras.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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