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

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

The most popular apprenticeships for new starters in 2022-23 were in health, public services and care - followed by business, administration and law.

From BBC

Small Business Administration has repeatedly denied Club Cobra’s application for COVID-19 relief money, alleging that the establishment offered services of a “prurient sexual nature.”

From Los Angeles Times