The College of Business Administration (CBA) is one of the early colleges established at King Saud University. When first established, in 1959, it was called College of Commerce. Later, in 1979, it was named College of Administrative Sciences, and in 2006 it was given its present name, which reflects its new mandate and departments. In addition to its undergraduate programs, the CBA offers Master's and doctoral programs.

The CBA is dedicated to contributing to the development and prosperity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By preparing specialized cadres in the fields of administration and economics, the CBA meets the steadily increasing needs of the Saudi business community. In the field of research, it aims to conduct distinct and competent theoretical and practical research necessary for society’s development in related fields.