business administration

noun

1. a program of studies at the university level offering courses on general business theory, management, and practices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of business administration¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

In the first Trump administration, McMahon ran the Small Business Administration, and she has lauded the idea of “apprenticeships” as a key education reform.

From Slate

During Trump’s first term, McMahon served as the administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017-2019 before resigning to aid with Trump’s re-election campaign, serving as the chairwoman of the super PAC America First Action.

From Salon

During his first term, Trump tapped McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration.

From Los Angeles Times

Lutnick is head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chairs Trump's transition team along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration, per The Associated Press.

From Salon

Also present were adviser Boris Epshteyn, as well as former administrator of the US Small Business Administration Linda McMahon, who is the current chair of the board at the America First Policy Institute.

From BBC