business administration

noun

: a program of studies in a college or university providing general knowledge of business principles and practices

Examples of business administration in a Sentence

a degree in business administration
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After graduating in 1980 with a master of business administration from EDHEC in Lille, France, Burke moved to the U.S. to work full-time for Arnault, initially on residential real estate at various family holdings before joining Christian Dior in the U.S. in 1986. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 July 2025 Harvard University has revoked the tenure of Francesca Gino, a professor of business administration, who was accused of data fraud. Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025 According to the federal government, California is home to the largest number of international students, and the most popular majors among international students are computer science, language, and business administration and management. USATODAY's Trevor Hughes contributed to this report. Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Apr. 2025 The 40-40 Campaign is a cross-border initiative created by masters of business administration students at the University of Windsor. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for business administration

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of business administration was in 1904

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“Business administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20administration. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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