business administration
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of business administration
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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An industrial engineer by training with a master’s in business administration from Duke, Cook started his career at IBM.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
As a soccer player, he earned a full-ride scholarship to Vanguard University and later completed his master’s degree in business administration at Hope International University.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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
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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