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business administration

American

noun

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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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

Mr. Luca is a professor of business administration and the director of the Technology and Society Initiative at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Sánchez would eventually settle in Newport Beach and study business administration at Rancho Santiago Community College, but he dropped out and hawked perfume, enticed by promises that he could get rich quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 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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