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DIRECCIÓN DE INVESTIGACIÓN Y POST GRADO
COORDINACIÓN – CENTRO LOCAL DE LARA
ADMINISTRACIÓN DE NEGOCIO
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
First things first, let’s define the area of study itself. So, just what is
business administration exactly? With a field so broad, it’s hard to define
concisely. But if we’re looking for a pure definition, the ever-reliable Merriam-
Webster dictionary defines it as: “a program of studies in a college or
university providing a general knowledge of business principles and
practices.” Fun fact: the term “business administration” was first used in 1904,
according to Merriam-Webster! So it seems since the time it was coined,
“business administration” was also directly related to education.
Pretty straightforward, but let’s take a look anyway. The same dictionary
defines this word in many ways, and the most applicable to a degree program
would perhaps be these three:
A commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a mean of livelihood.
A commercial or sometimes industrial enterprise.
Dealings or transactions especially of an economic nature.
These definitions do sound simple, but it is interesting to realize that, for
a field with such diverse career opportunities, things really boil down to a few
main principles — and that’s the heart of what you’ll learn when studying
business administration.
Now that we know what business administration is, it’s pretty clear what
it means to study this subject. At its core, business administration degree
programs focus on many aspects of managing a business — and its people
and processes.
A business administration degree can be earned at a few different
levels, each advancing and growing in scope of skills, knowledge, and
concepts as they progress. An associate degree in business administration
will typically take about two years to earn, and it will prepare students for
entry-level positions in business, such as in customer service, sales,
administrative support, and retail management.
A traditional undergraduate degree in business, such as National
University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), prepares students for
a wide variety of positions and industries, and we’ll discuss these in more
detail later in this article. Those with a BBA or related degree may also wish
to progress to a master’s of business administration. The MBA, as it’s more
commonly known, is often considered the top credential in the business field.
Finally, if research or business education is something you’d aspire to, there
also are doctorate programs in business administration-related areas.
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