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business administration

noun

Definition of business administration

: 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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On Thursday, Gauthier, 54, crossed the graduation stage and received her degree in business administration at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Pete Grieve, SFChronicle.com, "Tuition-free college program for working Bay Area adults holds inaugural graduation ceremony," 17 Aug. 2019 As an environmental studies major with a minor in business administration, George said she is also impressed with the village’s commitment to environmental best practices. Karen Ann Cullotta, chicagotribune.com, "Wilmette summer interns tackle high-tech projects, save village money," 5 Aug. 2019 After years away from school, Karin had returned to get her bachelor's degree in business administration. Sydney Czyzon, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "‘A voice for victims’: Milwaukee woman turns loss into opportunity to help community members heal," 1 Aug. 2019 Shelton has a doctorate in business administration from the University of Utah with an emphasis on finance and international economics. latimes.com, "Trump’s latest Fed choices are a longtime monetary dove and a onetime gold bug," 3 July 2019 Theesfeld attended and studied in the same business administration school at Ole Miss as Kostial, said university spokesman Rod Guajardo, who added that Theesfeld is now suspended. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Ally Kostial murder: How Brandon Theesfeld was…," 24 July 2019 Beanan is a San Diego County native and graduated from California State University San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Steve Dreyer, Pomerado News, "Poway hires new finance director," 9 July 2019 Shelton, who has been an informal adviser to Trump, has a doctorate in business administration from the University of Utah with an emphasis on finance and international economics. Ryan Haar, BostonGlobe.com, "Trump Fed pick Judy Shelton says central bank should support markets," 5 July 2019 McNeely, 46, is a New Orleans native and Jesuit High School alumnus who obtained his bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross and a master’s in business administration from Loyola University. Drew Broach, nola.com, "University of Holy Cross elects alumnus Stanton McNeely as its 19th president," 29 June 2019

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First Known Use of business administration

1904, in the meaning defined above

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business administration

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English Language Learners Definition of business administration

: a program of studies in a college or university that teaches students how to run a business