business administration
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of business administration
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Tuchel moved to Stuttgart to study business administration and found work in a bar.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
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
Getting a degree—maybe even in the field of business administration.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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