business administration
noun
: a program of studies in a college or university providing general knowledge of business principles and practices
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a degree in business administration
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Julia Sullivan, of Fort Wayne, received her bachelor of science in business administration.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The young man studied business administration during the 2024-25 academic year, the outlet reported, citing university directory records.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Key earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with minors in international business, entrepreneurship, and business administration, the Army said.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Students from ZIP code 92127 named to the list were Aidan Falk, a biological science major; Ryan Falk, a business administration major; Riley Hensley, a psychology major; and James Wise, a philosophy major.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The young man studied business administration during the 2024-25 academic year, the outlet reported, citing university directory records.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Key earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with minors in international business, entrepreneurship, and business administration, the Army said.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Students from ZIP code 92127 named to the list were Aidan Falk, a biological science major; Ryan Falk, a business administration major; Riley Hensley, a psychology major; and James Wise, a philosophy major.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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“Business administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20administration. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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