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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The subject areas range from public health to cybersecurity to business administration to arts in psychology.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Greene studied business administration and political science at the University of Miami, according to Greene's official LinkedIn page.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins’ search team includes owner Steve Ross, his son-in-law Daniel Silman, president and CEO Tom Garfinkel, senior VP of football and business administration Brandon Shore and Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Troy Aikman.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Following graduation in 1937, McNamara went on to Harvard Business School, blazing a path of such distinction that he was invited to join the faculty as an assistant professor of business administration soon after receiving his master’s degree.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Greene studied business administration and political science at the University of Miami, according to Greene's official LinkedIn page.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins’ search team includes owner Steve Ross, his son-in-law Daniel Silman, president and CEO Tom Garfinkel, senior VP of football and business administration Brandon Shore and Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Troy Aikman.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Following graduation in 1937, McNamara went on to Harvard Business School, blazing a path of such distinction that he was invited to join the faculty as an assistant professor of business administration soon after receiving his master’s degree.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Business administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20administration. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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