Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
Start Your Business and Office Career in the Washington, DC Metro Area
Our Associate Degree in Business Administration provides a strong foundation in business management, accounting, marketing, computer applications, and professional communication. Students learn essential business and financial concepts while developing practical skills in spreadsheets, business software, customer service, office procedures, and day-to-day business operations.
The curriculum is designed to help students develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue entry-level opportunities in business, office administration, accounting support, customer service, and related fields.
Business Administration graduates from Columbia College can pursue entry‑level business and administrative careers in;
- Healthcare organizations
- Government agencies
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Entrepreneurial ventures
With a strong foundation in management, accounting, and office technology, they are prepared for roles such as administrative assistant, office administrator, customer service representative, accounting or billing clerk, and entry‑level administrative services or office manager throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and Northern Virginia.
Federal Student Aid Notice
Federal Pell Grants are available to eligible undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Eligibility and estimated award amounts are determined based on information provided on the FAFSA®. Final financial aid offers are determined by the school. To apply or learn more, visit StudentAid.gov.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, administrative services and facilities managers earn a median annual wage above the national average and are projected to experience steady employment growth in the coming decade, reflecting continued demand for professionals who can organize, coordinate, and improve business operations.
In the Washington, DC area specifically, salaries for administrative assistants and office managers tend to be higher than national averages, making business administration and office management an attractive career path for students who want strong earning potential and mobility in a major U.S. job market.
Educational Outcomes/Settings
Upon completion, graduates may pursue entry-level opportunities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and Northern Virginia such as:
Office Administrator
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Coordinator
Accounting Clerk
Billing Clerk
Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Receptionist / Front Office Assistant
Data Entry or Records Coordinator
Management Trainee
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
Learn more about our Global Education Programs
Non-Native English Speakers
CaMLA (Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments) English Test to define the English level (Must be at Advanced Level).
