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business administration

American  

noun

  1. a program of studies at the university level offering courses on general business theory, management, and practices.


Etymology

Origin of business administration

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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Shell, 60 years old, has a master’s of business administration from Harvard and has held senior roles at Disney and Fox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

The most popular apprenticeships for all new starters in 2024-25 were in business, administration and law.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

When she receives her associate’s degree, she intends to transfer to a Cal State or UC campus and major in business administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

T. R. Wexler had a master's degree in business administration, an advanced degree in corporate law, and had served two years as legal counsel to the Westing Paper Products Corporation.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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