The Business and Technical Writing Concentration in English

Program Description

Within the context of an English major, the Business & Technical Writing Concentration, commonly known as EBT, encourages students to develop skills in writing, editing, graphics, document design, and management necessary for careers as professional writers. Career options include corporate communications, computer documentation, editing, publishing, advertising, public relations, medical writing, web content development, legal writing, financial writing, and a number of other careers. Check the alumni profiles to see where some EBT grads have taken their degrees.

To advance personal and career goals, EBT concentrators are also encouraged to minor in a technical, scientific, or business discipline, such as biology, chemistry, computer science, or economics. In addition, advanced study in a foreign language is always an asset.

The Department of English offers a variety of resources helpful to the EBT concentrator. These resources include a computer laboratory with state-of-the-art applications in electronic publishing, student organizations that provide opportunities for exercising leadership, and an excellent advising program that counsels students in selecting courses and preparing for their careers.