business administration

business administration
a program of studies at the university level offering courses on general business theory, management, and practices.
[1905-10]

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business administration UK US noun [uncountable] business
a course of study at a university or college that teaches the basic principles of business
Thesaurus: specific areas of studyhyponym

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

a degree in business administration

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ˈbusiness administration 7 [business administration] noun uncountable
the study of how to manage a business

a master's degree in business administration (= an MBA)


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