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The word "administration" is from the Middle English administracioun, deriving from the French administration, which is itself derived from the Latin administratio: a compounding of ad ("to") and ministratio ("to give service").
In modern usage, the word has particular meanings in particular contexts, but all retain this sense of service provision.
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In business, administration consists of the performance or management of transactions and other matters, and the making and implementing of major decisions. Administrator can serve as the title of the General Manager or Company Secretary who reports to a corporate board of directors. This use is archaic. More on [ Administration ]
Commerce and Business Administration, Faculty of - Over 1750 students comprise the faculty, which offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs.
Continuing Studies in Computers and Technology - Applied studies in the Internet, commerce, networks, security and related topics. Includes links to program and course descriptions, admissions requirements, start dates and related information.
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Finance, Division of - Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research specializations include mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, and asset pricing.
Management Information Systems, Division of - Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research specializations include e-Business research and applications of information technology.
Master of Business Administration - Fifteen month masters program with areas of specialization including information technology and management, supply chain management, marketing, and finance.
Meta Description: [ Sauder School of Business represents the future of management thinking. The top ranking UBC MBA program is built around a results-focused, challenging and comprehensive curriculum that will prepare you for business leadership. ]
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Operations and Logistics, Division of - Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research specializations include transportation and logistics, and management science.
Policy Analysis, Division of - Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research specializations include urban land economics, policy analysis, and entrepreneurship.
Real Estate Division - Certificate, diploma, and bachelors degree programs are offered, some using distance technology media.
Urban Land Economics, Division of - Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research specializations include theoretical, empirical, policy, and professional issues in urban land economics.
Meta Description: [ The Real Estate Division offers real estate studies by correspondence. Choose from programs such as Urban Land Economics, Mortgages, Sales Pre-Licensing, Real Property Appraisal, Real Property Assessment, and many more. ]
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