Associate of Occupational Science in Technical and Business English
Professional Business English for Office & Administrative Careers
-Prepares students with practical communication skills in various occupational fields, helping students acquire a new position or a promotion.
The Associate of Occupational Science in Technical and Business English at Columbia College prepares students to use professional English in business, office, and organizational settings.
This business English degree equips future business administrative professionals with strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing, report and email drafting, presentations, and workplace communication.
Through integrated training in business communication and analytical skills, students learn to express complex information clearly and accurately across diverse audiences.
Graduates are prepared for communication‑focused roles in media organizations, trade and professional associations, nonprofit arts and social change groups, educational institutions, and a wide range of business sectors, where advanced English and business communication skills are essential.
Build a High‑Demand Business English Career in Washington, DC
As businesses become more global and data‑driven, demand grows for professionals who can communicate clearly in English across technology, healthcare, finance, and nonprofit organizations. Graduates of Columbia College’s Associate of Occupational Science in Technical and Business English are prepared for communication‑focused administrative roles such as office administrator, executive assistant, program coordinator, marketing or communications assistant, and technical or business writer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, technical writers earn a median salary above the national average, and employers continue to seek staff who can explain complex information in clear, professional English.
In addition, annual salaries for administrative assistants in Washington, DC are higher than the national average, making business English and administrative support roles especially attractive for students who want to build stable careers in government, corporate, nonprofit, and educational settings.
Educational Outcomes/Settings
Graduates of the Associate of Occupational Science in Technical and Business English at Columbia College develop the professional English and communication skills needed for administrative and support roles in business, government, nonprofit, and educational organizations.
The program combines technical and business English, writing, presentations, and interpersonal communication so students can handle everyday office communication and explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Median Salary
$113,390
per year$54.52
per hourIdentification
- •Passport
- •Driver's License
- •State-issued ID
Education History
- •Diploma/school transcript (at least high school)
- •General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- •DD-214 form
Application Fee
Domestic$100
International$200
International Applicants
F-1 Student Visa
- •Initial Enrollment
- •Transfer-In with I-20
- •Change of Status
- •1+1+1 Program
J-1 Exchange Visitor
- •College/University Student
- •Au Pair
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Non-Native English Speakers
CaMLA (Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments) English Test to define the English level (Must be at Advanced Level).
