Summer CPE Programs

Description: Are you preparing for college or graduate school? Will you be taking the TOEFL exam soon? In this course, you will learn new academic vocabulary related to business, economics, psychology, the U.S. education system, science, history and more. Practice exercises are challenging and interactive, providing you with strategies for enhancing your English reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Description: Are you preparing for college or graduate school? Will you be taking the TOEFL exam soon? In this course, you will learn new academic vocabulary related to business, economics, psychology, the U.S. education system, science, history and more. Practice exercises are challenging and interactive, providing you with strategies for enhancing your English reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Description: In this class you will learn how to query with SQL; create crosstabs, parameters, and action queries; create macros; import, export, and link database objects. You will interact with XML documents; create hyperlink fields; optimize, split, as well as back up and password-protect databases. Setting Access options and properties are also discussed. Prerequisite: Access 2010 - Intermediate

Description: In this class you will learn how to query with SQL; create crosstabs, parameters, and action queries; create macros; import, export, and link database objects. You will interact with XML documents; create hyperlink fields; optimize, split, as well as back up and password-protect databases. Setting Access options and properties are also discussed. Prerequisite: Access 2010 - Intermediate

Description: This course covers the basic features of Access 2010. After an introduction to database concepts and the Access environment, you will learn how to design and create databases, tables, and fields. You will sort and filter data, set field properties and data entry rules. You will also create queries, forms, and reports. Prerequisite: Personal Computers An Introduction or equivalent knowledge. Students enrolling in this course must have mouse and keyboard proficiency navigating the Windows environment

Description: This course covers the basic features of Access 2010. After an introduction to database concepts and the Access environment, you will learn how to design and create databases, tables, and fields. You will sort and filter data, set field properties and data entry rules. You will also create queries, forms, and reports. Prerequisite: Personal Computers An Introduction or equivalent knowledge. Students enrolling in this course must have mouse and keyboard proficiency navigating the Windows environment

Description: This course builds on the skills covered in Access 2010 Basic. Here you will learn how to normalize data, manage table relationships, and enforce referential integrity. You will create lookup fields and subdatasheets; create join queries, and generate summary values. Adding objects to forms and creating advanced form types are also covered. Finally, printing reports; creating and modifying charts as well as using PivotTables will be covered. Prerequisite: Access 2010 - Basic

Description: This course builds on the skills covered in Access 2010 Basic. Here you will learn how to normalize data, manage table relationships, and enforce referential integrity. You will create lookup fields and subdatasheets; create join queries, and generate summary values. Adding objects to forms and creating advanced form types are also covered. Finally, printing reports; creating and modifying charts as well as using PivotTables will be covered. Prerequisite: Access 2010 - Basic

Description: QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software today; learning how to use this helpful tool is essential to any accounting practice. In this hands-on program, learn the skills you need to set up a business, including recording its chart of accounts, making deposits, writing checks, creating invoices, handling cash sales, issuing credit memos, reconciling accounts and much more. This course is PC-based.

Description: QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software today; learning how to use this helpful tool is essential to any accounting practice. In this hands-on program, learn the skills you need to set up a business, including recording its chart of accounts, making deposits, writing checks, creating invoices, handling cash sales, issuing credit memos, reconciling accounts and much more. This course is PC-based.

Description: QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software today; learning how to use this helpful tool is essential to any accounting practice. In this hands-on program, learn the skills you need to set up a business, including recording its chart of accounts, making deposits, writing checks, creating invoices, handling cash sales, issuing credit memos, reconciling accounts and much more. This course is PC-based.

Description: QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software today; learning how to use this helpful tool is essential to any accounting practice. In this hands-on program, learn the skills you need to set up a business, including recording its chart of accounts, making deposits, writing checks, creating invoices, handling cash sales, issuing credit memos, reconciling accounts and much more. This course is PC-based.

Description: Adobe Dreamweaver has been used by webmasters for years and continues to be a very popular method of web site design/creation. This course will introduce students to template creation, integrating video/Flash/sound elements, creating image hotspots, use of JavaScript, error checking, web browser compatibility, and CSS, as well as how to manage a web site from inception to completion. Students will take part in exercises that will help them plan the creation of their web site, work around software limitations, conduct navigation and information architecture research, as well as how to correct HTML problems manually. Recommended Prerequisites: Photoshop (CGI0001)

Description: Adobe Dreamweaver has been used by webmasters for years and continues to be a very popular method of web site design/creation. This course will introduce students to template creation, integrating video/Flash/sound elements, creating image hotspots, use of JavaScript, error checking, web browser compatibility, and CSS, as well as how to manage a web site from inception to completion. Students will take part in exercises that will help them plan the creation of their web site, work around software limitations, conduct navigation and information architecture research, as well as how to correct HTML problems manually. Recommended Prerequisites: Photoshop (CGI0001)

Description: Learn to create animations, add and remove items from the library, create basic action scripts, create GUIs, interact with a visitor and make banner ads. Students will be exposed to the software strengths, weaknesses, and workarounds. This course will also cover importing and exporting art from Adobe Illustrator, and using video and other multimedia components such as web-cam and microphone integration for communicating with web-site visitors. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop (CGI0001) and then Illustrator (CGI0002)

Description: Learn to create animations, add and remove items from the library, create basic action scripts, create GUIs, interact with a visitor and make banner ads. Students will be exposed to the software strengths, weaknesses, and workarounds. This course will also cover importing and exporting art from Adobe Illustrator, and using video and other multimedia components such as web-cam and microphone integration for communicating with web-site visitors. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop (CGI0001) and then Illustrator (CGI0002)

Description: Adobe Illustrator CS4 is a vector-based image creation software used in illustration, technical drawing, animation, special effects, logo and T-shirt design and motion graphics. Topics include Bezier curves, color and gradients, dynamic type and gradient mesh tool, live trace, live paint, creating custom workspaces, control palette and integration with the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Description: Adobe Illustrator CS4 is a vector-based image creation software used in illustration, technical drawing, animation, special effects, logo and T-shirt design and motion graphics. Topics include Bezier curves, color and gradients, dynamic type and gradient mesh tool, live trace, live paint, creating custom workspaces, control palette and integration with the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Description: Adobe Illustrator CS4 is a vector-based image creation software used in illustration, technical drawing, animation, special effects, logo and T-shirt design and motion graphics. Topics include Bezier curves, color and gradients, dynamic type and gradient mesh tool, live trace, live paint, creating custom workspaces, control palette and integration with the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Description: This software is much easier to use and is more powerful than Quark Xpress. Cover all of the basic layout tools, text, and graphics manipulation, drawing tools (Bezier curves), color management, style sheets, master pages, hyphenation, libraries, indexing, book creation and typography controls. Also to be addressed are the preparation of files for print production, color profiles and modes, workspaces and exporting to Adobe PDF file format for distribution on the web or by other electronic means. Pre-requisite: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

Description: This software is much easier to use and is more powerful than Quark Xpress. Cover all of the basic layout tools, text, and graphics manipulation, drawing tools (Bezier curves), color management, style sheets, master pages, hyphenation, libraries, indexing, book creation and typography controls. Also to be addressed are the preparation of files for print production, color profiles and modes, workspaces and exporting to Adobe PDF file format for distribution on the web or by other electronic means. Pre-requisite: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

Description: This course will cover creating graphics for the web and for print and the uses of different file formats, image editing and manipulation tools, filters, layers, gradients, masks and brushes, seamless tile-able images, custom brushes, fonts, and stamp and clone tools, as well as image retouching techniques.[]

Description: This course will cover creating graphics for the web and for print and the uses of different file formats, image editing and manipulation tools, filters, layers, gradients, masks and brushes, seamless tile-able images, custom brushes, fonts, and stamp and clone tools, as well as image retouching techniques.[]

Description: This course will cover creating graphics for the web and for print and the uses of different file formats, image editing and manipulation tools, filters, layers, gradients, masks and brushes, seamless tile-able images, custom brushes, fonts, and stamp and clone tools, as well as image retouching techniques.[]

Description: Building on the skills developed in the Dreamweaver8 course, this advanced class will provide you with skills necessary for employing image rollovers, creating forms, using templates, CSS Javascript behaviors, template, and uploading in order to accomplish the ultimate goal: making a more professional website.

Description: Building on the skills you developed in the introductory Flash course, this advanced class will enable you to work with graphics (including advanced loading), text, and animation basics, as well as customize components. Prerequisites: Photoshop(CGI0001) and Illustrator(CGI0002)

Description: Illustrator is used throughout the industry to create vector-based graphics that can be used on anything from logos, television and the web. If you've mastered the basics in Illustrator this course will take you to the next level. The advance content offered will explore exciting features such as the gradient mesh tool, masking, advanced type, custom gradients, effects, and blending. (Pre-requisite Adobe Illustrator)

Description: Designed for those individuals who already have some experience with Photoshop, this advanced course will cover masking and silhouetting, working with custom brushes to create more natural-looking illustrations, and sharpening and retouching photographs to achieve desired effects. These topics complement the lessons of our preliminary Photoshop course, CGI0001.

Description: Designed for those individuals who already have some experience with Photoshop, this advanced course will cover masking and silhouetting, working with custom brushes to create more natural-looking illustrations, and sharpening and retouching photographs to achieve desired effects. These topics complement the lessons of our preliminary Photoshop course, CGI0001.

Description: Building upon previously learned concepts, you will expand your skills and abilities to the level of a full-charge bookkeeper. Concepts covered will pertain to merchandising businesses, such as adjusting entries for supplies and the periodic inventory system. Other processes to be explored include classified financial statements, closing and reversing entries, ending inventory and inventory valuation.

Description: Building upon previously learned concepts, you will expand your skills and abilities to the level of a full-charge bookkeeper. Concepts covered will pertain to merchandising businesses, such as adjusting entries for supplies and the periodic inventory system. Other processes to be explored include classified financial statements, closing and reversing entries, ending inventory and inventory valuation.

Description: This class will enable you to define regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, as well as others such as FASB and ERISA, to ensure accurate and compliant reporting in the national and international domains.

Description: This course will look more closely at financial reports. You will develop a fuller appreciation of operating, investing and financing activities, as well as of balance sheets and income statements. Red flags for statement reviewers will be identified and discussed. By the end of this course, you will have the ability to analyze the well-being and growing concern of a company, as well as to create comparisons to industry counterparts.

Description: A follow-up to Fundamentals of Project Management (PPM0001), this course embarks on a more in-depth study of task analysis, work breakdown structure, critical path, project plan, scheduling, progress tracking and reporting. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Project Management (PPM0001)

Description: A follow-up to Fundamentals of Project Management (PPM0001), this course embarks on a more in-depth study of task analysis, work breakdown structure, critical path, project plan, scheduling, progress tracking and reporting. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Project Management (PPM0001)

Description: This course is designed for the accounting professional eager to learn "best practices" for the implementation and use of the QuickBooks program. Students will be given detailed instruction about the chart of accounts and period-end processing. Finally, students will acquire invaluable tips on how to review financial statements for rationality in order to catch common errors before they reach the next level. Prerequisite: ACC0018 Accounting with Quickbooks

Description: This course focuses on advanced concepts in professional selling. It is designed to enhance your ability to improve client relationships and generate additional sales. Topics include: consultative sales strategies, how other people really see you, understanding and changing your customer relationships, understanding and adapting to buyers, building rapport and trust, uncovering hidden needs, cementing credibility and trust, and presenting your ideas for positive impact. Prerequisites: Professional Selling

Description: Advertising is a paid, one-way communication through a medium in which the sponsor is identified and themessage is controlled by the sponsor. Every major medium is used to deliver these messages. Advertisements are usually placed anywhere an audience can easily access. Topics covered include account planning & research, developing ad plans, creative strategy, execution & process, and producing ads for print, electronics & digital media.

Description: Advertising is a paid, one-way communication through a medium in which the sponsor is identified and themessage is controlled by the sponsor. Every major medium is used to deliver these messages. Advertisements are usually placed anywhere an audience can easily access. Topics covered include account planning & research, developing ad plans, creative strategy, execution & process, and producing ads for print, electronics & digital media.

Description: The US government is moving towards a paperless environment. One reflection of that is a requirement that the Shippers Export Declaration (SED) be filed electronically through the Automated Export System (AES) and AESDirect, AESpcLink, or AESDirect VPN. This filing can be accomplished directly by the exporter or through an agent of the exporter. Students will be led step-by-step through this process with practical examples and illustrations. Among the topics to be discussed are XTN and ITN numbers, who is to file and when, how to classify products and how to identify the PPI ID number.

Description: If accurately interpreted, financial data can reveal a great deal of information about an entity. Acquire skills that professional reviewers employ to make sound decisions for forecasting, financing and risk-assessment purposes. Topics such as liquidity, capital structure, profitability, debt, and operating performance will be discussed in this hands-on course.

Description: This course is an introduction to Standard Modern Arabic, which is used on television and in newspapers throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Learn how to engage in simple small talk, including giving greetings, describing hobbies, friends and family, and asking and answering questions about travel, weather, food and restaurants. Practice reading and writing simple sentences using the Arabic alphabetic writing system.

Description: This course is an introduction to Standard Modern Arabic, which is used on television and in newspapers throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Learn how to engage in simple small talk, including giving greetings, describing hobbies, friends and family, and asking and answering questions about travel, weather, food and restaurants. Practice reading and writing simple sentences using the Arabic alphabetic writing system.

Description: This course is an introduction to Standard Modern Arabic, which is used on television and in newspapers throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Learn how to engage in simple small talk, including giving greetings, describing hobbies, friends and family, and asking and answering questions about travel, weather, food and restaurants. Practice reading and writing simple sentences using the Arabic alphabetic writing system.

Description: For the high beginner who has some familiarity with Arabic, this course provides simple conversation practice with introductions, weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays, customs and traditions. Focus on present and past tense, asking and answering questions and making comparisons. Read and write short passages.

Description: For the high beginner who has some familiarity with Arabic, this course provides simple conversation practice with introductions, weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays, customs and traditions. Focus on present and past tense, asking and answering questions and making comparisons. Read and write short passages.

Description: For the high beginner who has some familiarity with Arabic, this course provides simple conversation practice with introductions, weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays, customs and traditions. Focus on present and past tense, asking and answering questions and making comparisons. Read and write short passages.

Description: Engage in extended conversation in Arabic about social relationships, health, geography and the arts. Learn how to describe people, places and things. Expand your present, past and future tense usage by talking about personal experiences. Read and write descriptions and short texts.

Description: Engage in extended conversation in Arabic about social relationships, health, geography and the arts. Learn how to describe people, places and things. Expand your present, past and future tense usage by talking about personal experiences. Read and write descriptions and short texts.

Description: Engage in extended conversation in Arabic about social relationships, health, geography and the arts. Learn how to describe people, places and things. Expand your present, past and future tense usage by talking about personal experiences. Read and write descriptions and short texts.

Requirements: Perquisite: Introduction to Bookkeeping with QuickBooks (or at least 2 years’ full-time experience or the part-time or freelance equivalent) Please note: Workbooks are in addition to the tuition of the course.

Description: This intermediate level course in Arabic provides extended conversation practice with TV and technology, sports, architecture and film. Review the past and future tenses. Learn how to write and talk about events, opinions and preferences. Read a variety of texts.

Description: This intermediate level course in Arabic provides extended conversation practice with TV and technology, sports, architecture and film. Review the past and future tenses. Learn how to write and talk about events, opinions and preferences. Read a variety of texts.

Description: This intermediate level course in Arabic provides extended conversation practice with TV and technology, sports, architecture and film. Review the past and future tenses. Learn how to write and talk about events, opinions and preferences. Read a variety of texts.

Description: At the end of this course, you will be able to hold conversations with native speakers on a variety of subjects including current events, literature, history, and social status. Practice your small talk and dining etiquette. You will also be able to write a short narrative essay, write and discuss a summary and express more complex ideas.

Description: At the end of this course, you will be able to hold conversations with native speakers on a variety of subjects including current events, literature, history, and social status. Practice your small talk and dining etiquette. You will also be able to write a short narrative essay, write and discuss a summary and express more complex ideas.

Requirements: **Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Project Management

Description: At the end of this course, you will be able to hold conversations with native speakers on a variety of subjects including current events, literature, history, and social status. Practice your small talk and dining etiquette. You will also be able to write a short narrative essay, write and discuss a summary and express more complex ideas.

Description: For the most advanced student, this course offers the opportunity to practice conversational skills related to current events and business, fashion, fads, music and pop culture with native speakers. You will also learn how to write an expository essay, give a short presentation, express sophisticated ideas and read more sophisticated texts.

Description: For the most advanced student, this course offers the opportunity to practice conversational skills related to current events and business, fashion, fads, music and pop culture with native speakers. You will also learn how to write an expository essay, give a short presentation, express sophisticated ideas and read more sophisticated texts.

Description: For the most advanced student, this course offers the opportunity to practice conversational skills related to current events and business, fashion, fads, music and pop culture with native speakers. You will also learn how to write an expository essay, give a short presentation, express sophisticated ideas and read more sophisticated texts.

Description: Become skilled at assessing the strength and effectiveness of your new or existing products and services. The approach of looking at a product or service by customer expectation levels is effective in assessing the efficacy of a product and all of its features and benefits in light of market needs and perceptions as well as assessing competitive offerings level by level.

Description: Acquire the skill set necessary to properly and systematically examine accounts in order to maximize financial efficiencies and minimize monetary loss. Attention will also be given to the evaluation of financial operations, ethics, liability, internal controls and reports.

Description: Acquire the skill set necessary to properly and systematically examine accounts in order to maximize financial efficiencies and minimize monetary loss. Attention will also be given to the evaluation of financial operations, ethics, liability, internal controls and reports.

Description: In this more advanced course, students will study group benefits, retirement plans, non-retirement benefits, and cafeteria plans, as well as strategic benefits management. This course is relevant to employers of all sizes.

Description: This course is designed as the final step in the Bookkeeping Certificate sequence and as comprehensive test preparation for anyone preparing to take the American Institute of Certified Bookkeeping Examination. It includes an intensive review of the six tested subject areas, practice questions and test-taking techniques to ensure success. Plus, students receive individual attention. Tuition fee includes AIPB materials purchased and distributed by CAPS. Students who withdraw from the course or cancel their registration are responsible for a $65 returned materials fee.

Description: Join this introduction to creating a complete visual brand identity. What is covered includes: the evolution of a company's image from logotype/mark through stationery, package design, signage, promotion & website development. Participants will examine the importance of color and typography as both a visual and psychological message. Basic knowledge of graphic design and typography preferred.

Industry Certification: None

Description: Join this introduction to creating a complete visual brand identity. What is covered includes: the evolution of a company's image from logotype/mark through stationery, package design, signage, promotion & website development. Participants will examine the importance of color and typography as both a visual and psychological message. Basic knowledge of graphic design and typography preferred.

Industry Certification: None

Description: In this class, you will learn to optimize budget dollars. Best practices in establishing and monitoring financial plans will be presented, empowering you to effectively set objectives, plan, control variances, identify and control costs, complete break-even analyses, and accurately complete status reports.

Description: Understand how to use a behavioral competency model to assess individual team members' strengths, identify challenges, and apply solutions to building more effective teams within your organization.

Description: Knowing the identity of the brand, keeping the integrity of the brand, and positioning and developing brand standards for use in all communications is essential for marketing. This course will examine methods used by easily recognized brands and what those organizations do to maintain their brand.

Description: Knowing the identity of the brand, keeping the integrity of the brand, and positioning and developing brand standards for use in all communications is essential for marketing. This course will examine methods used by easily recognized brands and what those organizations do to maintain their brand.

Description: This hands-on course will cover creating web pages,organizing content with tables, planning a site structure with a site map, linking web pages, implementing navigation, publishing content to the web, and web hosting. Learn how to quickly and easily create a website even if you don't have prior programming experience!

Description: As opportunities in the business services sector expand, professionals face increasing specialization complicated by the need to convey complex, quantitative, and technical information to diverse audiences in both formal and informal settings. This course is designed to help analysts, traders, brokers, risk managers, auditors, researchers, and consultants speak and write clearly and persuasively to a wide variety of stakeholders.

Description: This course concentrates on the communicator who must lead, instruct, and motivate others in the workplace. How do leaders change their personal style as they take on management responsibilities? How do they choose the words and the tone that will best resolve conflict, define expectations, and inspire accomplishments? Using lecture, discussion, role play, case studies and video examples, students will gain personal confidence and tools to help them get things done on the job. [<>]

Description: This course will focus on identifying and solving real-world ethical dilemmas present in corporate life. In addition, it will examine business ethics from the 1990s through today's ongoing trials and revelations with an emphasis on what caused and enabled high-profile members of the business community to distort and manipulate the truth at the expense of stakeholders. Case studies will be drawn from real-life examples of ethical failures and successes. Students will actively participate in an interactive environment in small-group discussions.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Basic computer skills

Description: This course will focus on identifying and solving real-world ethical dilemmas present in corporate life. In addition, it will examine business ethics from the 1990s through today's ongoing trials and revelations with an emphasis on what caused and enabled high-profile members of the business community to distort and manipulate the truth at the expense of stakeholders. Case studies will be drawn from real-life examples of ethical failures and successes. Students will actively participate in an interactive environment in small-group discussions.

Requirements: Intensive Bookkeeping

Description: Identify and solve real-world ethical dilemmas in corporate life. Small group discussions of current cases of corporate greed and truth manipulation will focus on the outcomes and outlook for ethical global business practices.

Description: This course is designed for those who feel tongue-tied in social situations with bosses, colleagues, and clients. Students learn the art of small talk, how to conduct a successful business lunch and how to improve interactions with professional contacts.

Description: This course is designed for those who feel tongue-tied in social situations with bosses, colleagues, and clients. Students learn the art of small talk, how to conduct a successful business lunch and how to improve interactions with professional contacts.

Description: Become familiar with the basics of this cutting-edge field. Concepts to be reviewed and explored include data security and quality, regulatory compliance and governance, and data warehousing, among others. Students will be asked to review case studies and prepare a case of their own for discussion.

Description: After a review of the doctrines governing principal and agent, the course will examine the laws governing partnerships and corporations. Students will focus on formation, operation, internal relationships and dissolution of these entities under New York law.

Requirements: *Please note that additional materials fees may apply to some courses, depending on the number of students in the class and any special requests.

Description: Increase your earning potential by developing your foreign language skills. Our Business Spanish and Business Mandarin courses offer quality language instruction, which will help you to communicate effectively with your clients, customers and global partners. The focus of Business Spanish and Business Mandarin is on relevant language structure, business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture. It is recommended that students complete level 3 of Spanish or Mandarin in the Language and Culture Program before entering this course.

Description: Increase your earning potential by developing your foreign language skills. Our Business Spanish and Business Mandarin courses offer quality language instruction, which will help you to communicate effectively with your clients, customers and global partners. The focus of Business Spanish and Business Mandarin is on relevant language structure, business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture. It is recommended that students complete level 3 of Spanish or Mandarin in the Language and Culture Program before entering this course.

Description: Increase your earning potential by developing your foreign language skills. Our Business Spanish and Business Mandarin courses offer quality language instruction, which will help you to communicate effectively with your clients, customers and global partners. The focus of Business Spanish and Business Mandarin is on relevant language structure, business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture. It is recommended that students complete level 3 of Spanish or Mandarin in the Language and Culture Program before entering this course.

Description: This course is for level students who wish to enhance the skills they developed in Business Spanish or Business Mandarin. In this course, you will refine and polish your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through intensive business simulations, role-plays and expansion activities. You will develop complex language structure, increasingly sophisticated business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.

Description: This course is for level students who wish to enhance the skills they developed in Business Spanish or Business Mandarin. In this course, you will refine and polish your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through intensive business simulations, role-plays and expansion activities. You will develop complex language structure, increasingly sophisticated business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.

Description: This course is for level students who wish to enhance the skills they developed in Business Spanish or Business Mandarin. In this course, you will refine and polish your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through intensive business simulations, role-plays and expansion activities. You will develop complex language structure, increasingly sophisticated business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.

Description: Giving effective presentations is critical to professional success. In this class, students learn how to organize messages, choose appropriate language for informing, persuading and influencing audiences in different professional contexts and deliver interactive and engaging formal and informal presentations using PowerPoint.

Description: Giving effective presentations is critical to professional success. In this class, students learn how to organize messages, choose appropriate language for informing, persuading and influencing audiences in different professional contexts and deliver interactive and engaging formal and informal presentations using PowerPoint.

Description: Increase your earning potential by developing your foreign language skills. Our Business Spanish and Business Mandarin courses offer quality language instruction, which will help you to communicate effectively with your clients, customers and global partners. The focus of Business Spanish and Business Mandarin is on relevant language structure, business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture. It is recommended that students complete level 3 of Spanish or Mandarin in the Language and Culture Program before entering this course.

Description: Increase your earning potential by developing your foreign language skills. Our Business Spanish and Business Mandarin courses offer quality language instruction, which will help you to communicate effectively with your clients, customers and global partners. The focus of Business Spanish and Business Mandarin is on relevant language structure, business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture. It is recommended that students complete level 3 of Spanish or Mandarin in the Language and Culture Program before entering this course.

Description: Increase your earning potential by developing your foreign language skills. Our Business Spanish and Business Mandarin courses offer quality language instruction, which will help you to communicate effectively with your clients, customers and global partners. The focus of Business Spanish and Business Mandarin is on relevant language structure, business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture. It is recommended that students complete level 3 of Spanish or Mandarin in the Language and Culture Program before entering this course.

Description: This course is for students who wish to enhance the skills they developed in Business Spanish or Business Mandarin. In this course, you will refine and polish your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through intensive business simulations, role-plays and expansion activities. You will develop complex language structure, increasingly sophisticated business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.

Description: This course is for students who wish to enhance the skills they developed in Business Spanish or Business Mandarin. In this course, you will refine and polish your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through intensive business simulations, role-plays and expansion activities. You will develop complex language structure, increasingly sophisticated business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.

Description: This course is for students who wish to enhance the skills they developed in Business Spanish or Business Mandarin. In this course, you will refine and polish your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through intensive business simulations, role-plays and expansion activities. You will develop complex language structure, increasingly sophisticated business vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.

Description: This introductory business statistics course will cover descriptive statistics, tables and charts, and normal distribution. You will also be introduced to control charts, confidence intervals and sample-size determination. Sample tests of hypothesis, simple linear regression, and an introduction to multiple regressions will also be covered.

Requirements: *Please note that additional materials fees may apply to some courses, depending on the number of students in the class and any special requests.

Description: This course focuses on professional written communication. Students learn to write clear, concise, and effective business letters, memos, reports, email, texts, and proposals. Additionally, students learn to target their message for stakeholders (superiors, colleagues, employees, and clients) using effective tone, language structure, and word choice.

Description: This course focuses on professional written communication. Students learn to write clear, concise, and effective business letters, memos, reports, email, texts, and proposals. Additionally, students learn to target their message for stakeholders (superiors, colleagues, employees, and clients) using effective tone, language structure, and word choice.

Description: Gain an understanding of the basics of object-oriented programming, including how to create classes and inheritance structures. In a series of hands-on labs, develop a database-driven application complete with a graphical user interface. Also, learn how to create a basic web application using ASP.NET with C#. Make this language your all-purpose .NET development tool.

Description: Gain an understanding of the basics of object-oriented programming, including how to create classes and inheritance structures. In a series of hands-on labs, develop a database-driven application complete with a graphical user interface. Also, learn how to create a basic web application using ASP.NET with C#. Make this language your all-purpose .NET development tool.

Description: Learn Cantonese, the official dialect of Macau and Hong Kong and be introduced to the culture of Cantonese-speaking regions of the world. Practice tones and other sound correspondences, while learning to ask questions and engage in simple conversation about professions, hobbies, travel and food.

Description: Learn Cantonese, the official dialect of Macau and Hong Kong and be introduced to the culture of Cantonese-speaking regions of the world. Practice tones and other sound correspondences, while learning to ask questions and engage in simple conversation about professions, hobbies, travel and food.

Description: Learn Cantonese, the official dialect of Macau and Hong Kong and be introduced to the culture of Cantonese-speaking regions of the world. Practice tones and other sound correspondences, while learning to ask questions and engage in simple conversation about professions, hobbies, travel and food.

Description: Expand your Cantonese through conversations about the Hong Kong film industry and use more sophisticated examples of Cantonese humor and expression. Talk about opinions, current issues and trends in this popular dialect of media and entertainment.

Description: Expand your Cantonese through conversations about the Hong Kong film industry and use more sophisticated examples of Cantonese humor and expression. Talk about opinions, current issues and trends in this popular dialect of media and entertainment.

Description: Expand your Cantonese through conversations about the Hong Kong film industry and use more sophisticated examples of Cantonese humor and expression. Talk about opinions, current issues and trends in this popular dialect of media and entertainment.

Description: The course offers students an introduction to capitalmarkets. It gives a historic overview and explores the risk and return for investing in these markets. The course goes into an In depth discussion and analysis of the Equity, Debt and Derivative markets and addresses both the primary and secondary procedures, as well as their roles in the overall economic environment.

Requirements: HS/GED and related exp

Description: The exam review course will focus on the CGBP exam and will review four core areas of competence required by NASBITE. Students will review, practice and study test taking strategies for the CGBP examination core competencies: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Trade Finance. Throughout the program your progress will be measured through intensive diagnostic testing and feedback from trained professionals.

Description: One of the most critical components of project management is learning to manage the "human factor." In this course, ways to meet client expectations, needs, and concerns will be considered through exploration of proven methods of needs assessment, timely and meaningful status reporting and effective closure.

Description: Recognize when your prospects or customers are ready to purchase by understanding various verbal and non-verbal "buying signals". This session will also make you aware of the essentials needed to close the deal and how to overcome the difficulties of closing.

Description: Employee benefits continue to be an integral part of the human resources and compensation management functions of an organization. The first part provides an overview of human resource management, including a discussion of internal and external factors affecting supervision. Issues related to creating effective training and development programs and dependable performance assessment systems are emphasized. The course continues with assignments covering such topics as incentive programs, total compensation approaches and strategies for their implementation, and employee rights, discipline, discharge and termination situations.

Requirements: *Prerequisite: Students have to sign-up for the ESL Assessment. **For enrollment please call: 212-665-2740

Description: This course provides a framework for understandingvarious types of compensation approaches. The course begins by presenting a pay model outlining strategic compensation objectives, policies that form the foundation of a compensation system, and alternate techniques that can be used in paying employees. The course distinguishes between job-based and person-based pay structures and the ongoing management functions that maintain internal alignment, enhance organizational competitiveness, and create employee incentives within these various types of pay systems. Methods for decision-making regarding pay level, pay mix and pay structures are explored. Various pay-for-performance plans are explained along with research evidence concerning their effectiveness in motivating employees and achieving business objectives. The course also examines the compensation of special groups, external market forces that impact compensation, the collective bargaining process, and the role of government and legal compliance issues in determining compensation practices.

Requirements: *Prerequisite: Students have to sign-up for the ESL Assessment. **For enrollment please call: 212-665-2740

Description: CMS 3 : Executive Compensation and Compensation Issues This course presents an overview of executive compensation issues and practices. The course begins with an explanation of organizational approaches in determining which employees comprise the executive group. The course proceeds to describe components of executive compensation including direct pay, employee benefits, perquisites, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. The crucial design element of balancing current versus deferred incentives is addressed along with performance measurements and standards used in determining compensation awards. Tax and financial considerations are examined and put into context when applied to certain pay techniques. The role of the board of directors in establishing and monitoring executive compensation and the increased public scrutiny and accountability for excessive pay awards are discussed.

Requirements: Please note: It is recommended that students take a level 1 Spanish or Mandarin course or have prior knowledge of Spanish or Mandarin before entering the Language for Business program.

Description: Understand primary, secondary, tertiary, and analogous colors, and how they fit into the complementary color circle. Learn about hue, value, and intensity and how these terms translate to the Adobe suite of graphic design software. Students will work from digital color palettes, mix acrylic paints to see how colors affect each other and explore how color in professional printing applies to the traditional methods of color theory.

Description: Numbers tell only half the story. This course provides students with the communication tools needed to succeed in the areas of finance, accounting and banking. Students learn how to write and speak clearly, concisely and accurately for clients, investors, employers and other major stakeholders. Additionally, students work on reports, proposals, explaining financial statements to lay audiences, and formal and informal presentations.

Description: Numbers tell only half the story. This course provides students with the communication tools needed to succeed in the areas of finance, accounting and banking. Students learn how to write and speak clearly, concisely and accurately for clients, investors, employers and other major stakeholders. Additionally, students work on reports, proposals, explaining financial statements to lay audiences, and formal and informal presentations.

Description: In this combined course on compensation and benefits, learners will be exposed to the basic components of each field. From developing rewards strategies and establishing classifications, through plan design, health care and retirement plans, and more.

Description: In this combined course on compensation and benefits, learners will be exposed to the basic components of each field. From developing rewards strategies and establishing classifications, through plan design, health care and retirement plans, and more.

Description: In this advanced course, students will cover more strategic elements of Compensation. From pay for performance, executive compensation, and alternative compensation systems, through international compensation and pay delivery administration, topics will help the learner to understand how compensation programs are built and sustained.

Description: In this advanced course, students will cover more strategic elements of Compensation. From pay for performance, executive compensation, and alternative compensation systems, through international compensation and pay delivery administration, topics will help the learner to understand how compensation programs are built and sustained.

Description: Discuss the implications of competitive analysis, such as: differentiation, competitive advantage, and how an organization identifies its sustainable competitive advantage. This seminar will also look at competitive strategies companies can take depending on the level of competition in the industry and market.

Description: This course covers the basic structure of an organization and how the essential managerial functions of planning, organizing, motivating, directing, controlling, and leading relate to one another as well as to the organizations mission. The course also introduces the psychology of management, interpersonal dynamics between managers and employees, power and politics, and organizational change.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Description: This course covers the basic structure of an organization and how the essential managerial functions of planning, organizing, motivating, directing, controlling, and leading relate to one another as well as to the organizations mission. The course also introduces the psychology of management, interpersonal dynamics between managers and employees, power and politics, and organizational change.

Requirements: The 8- hour Certification Course

Description: Expand your knowledge of basic legal concepts including: agreements, licenses, permits and/or business or premises leases. Learn about fair practices spanning Vehicle, Equipment, General Contractor's proposals and estimates, to purchase orders, residential, retail and office leases and Independent Contractors for small business entrepreneurs.

Description: Job competition is fierce. To get ahead, the most effective corporate communication strategies are needed. In this course, students learn crisis communication, successful internal and external communication tips and the latest digital tools for getting messages across to a wide-ranging audience.

Description: Job competition is fierce. To get ahead, the most effective corporate communication strategies are needed. In this course, students learn crisis communication, successful internal and external communication tips and the latest digital tools for getting messages across to a wide-ranging audience.

Description: If you already have a general grasp of finance, you will appreciate this opportunity to apply what you know to the world of corporations. Through case studies, you will see first-hand how to advance capital budgeting, structure, and financial policy relate to debt and equity, dividend policy, taxation issues, and M&As. If looking to understand sound decision-making and practices as they relate to corporations, this course is for you.

Description: If you already have a general grasp of finance, you will appreciate this opportunity to apply what you know to the world of corporations. Through case studies, you will see first-hand how to advance capital budgeting, structure, and financial policy relate to debt and equity, dividend policy, taxation issues, and M&As. If looking to understand sound decision-making and practices as they relate to corporations, this course is for you.

Description: You will learn how to use the market strategy concept as a management tool for optimizing profitability and long-term goals. Comprehend how to deploy marketing resources to achieve stated goals in a competitive environment, by following a unified, comprehensive plan.

Description: Developing teamwork is essential in orchestrating and driving organizational success. This course will teach you the essential tasks needed to perform to build an effective team, and provide you with effective techniques you can use for each of those tasks. These skills and tools will give you the team-leadership abilities that are an asset to any type of organization.

Requirements: Basic keyboarding and computer skills

Description: Developing teamwork is essential in orchestrating and driving organizational success. This course will teach you the essential tasks needed to perform to build an effective team, and provide you with effective techniques you can use for each of those tasks. These skills and tools will give you the team-leadership abilities that are an asset to any type of organization.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Passing grades in Word, Excel

Description: In today's global environment, communicating effectively with audiences from different countries and cultures is essential to business success. In this course, students improve their ability to communicate by utilizing sensitive cross-cultural writing and speaking techniques. Students learn to use appropriate eye contact, body language, space/proximity, negotiating, and credibility building in a variety of cultural contexts.

Description: In today's global environment, communicating effectively with audiences from different countries and cultures is essential to business success. In this course, students improve their ability to communicate by utilizing sensitive cross-cultural writing and speaking techniques. Students learn to use appropriate eye contact, body language, space/proximity, negotiating, and credibility building in a variety of cultural contexts.

Description: Learn how members of various generations can collaborate and productively explore key issues and events defining each generation; where these generations are likely to clash; and possible approaches for changing the status quo. Learning methods include: lecture, discussion, role play and interactive group exercises.

Description: Gain greater control of your website's look and feel using CSS, the industry-standard technology for layout and presentation. In a series of project-driven labs, you will learn to standardize colors, fonts, and layouts across groups of pages, and to customize content for different browsers and mobile devices. In addition, you will learn SEO (Search Engine Optimization) techniques for increasing your website's placement in search engine results. Prerequisite : Website Design in HTML or equivalent background.

Description: This course will establish a firm basis for understanding the C-TPAT (Customs--Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program and will enable the student to assist their company in becoming a member of or sustaining their position in C-TPAT. Topics include geared benefit structure, advanced data entry level submission, risk analysis, self-assessment, security planning and program management, business partner requirements, container trailer security, conveyances security, cargo tracing, physical access controls, personnel security, procedural security, security training and threat awareness and outreach, physical security, information technology security and emergency preparedness/disaster recovery.

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. Why C-TPAT is important 2. The global benefits to participation 3. How importers perform the ISA (Importers Self-Assessment) 4. The steps and forms required to participate as a C-TPAT member

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. Why C-TPAT is important 2. The global benefits to participation 3. How importers perform the ISA (Importers Self-Assessment) 4. The steps and forms required to participate as a C-TPAT member

Description: For the experienced student with extensive knowledge of and time on the job dealing with customs and import regulations, this workshop is a series of weekly discussions and assignments directly related to the C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) process of being granted a Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 certification. Subjects from the US Customs and Border Protection Supply Chain Security Best Practices Catalog will be addressed in weekly assignments and discussions.

Description: Before matriculating at a CUNY undergraduate degree program, students are required to take the CUNY Assessment Tests. This course specifically prepares students for the CUNY Assessment Test in Writing (CAT-W) and the CUNY Assessment Test in Reading (CUNY-R). Students focus on building their academic writing and reading skills while developing their test-taking strategies and confidence. At the beginning and end of the term, students take authentic CUNY Assessment Tests administered by Baruch College's Office of Testing and Evaluation.

Description: Before matriculating at a CUNY undergraduate degree program, students are required to take the CUNY Assessment Tests. This course specifically prepares students for the CUNY Assessment Test in Writing (CAT-W) and the CUNY Assessment Test in Reading (CUNY-R). Students focus on building their academic writing and reading skills while developing their test-taking strategies and confidence. At the beginning and end of the term, students take authentic CUNY Assessment Tests administered by Baruch College's Office of Testing and Evaluation.

Description: Evaluate how Current Issues in Sports can change a sport overnight. Relate the impact of current issues to Sports History.

Description: In the high-pressure, fast-paced market of today, companies must grow along with their clients. Review the techniques and practical information needed to develop and nurture long-term customer relationships.

Description: This course designed for students preparing for the US Customs Licensure Examination held each year in April and October, requires a 12-week commitment totaling 36 hours of intense preparatory study in advance of the examination. Each class meeting will focus on specific sections of the US Customs Regulations and Tariff schedules, and students will be intensely tested. Actual past CBLE tests will be reviewed each week. Topics to be covered include types of entries, entry requirements and procedures, bonds and currency conversion, power of attorney, classification and appraisement, examination of merchandise, prohibited and restricted merchandise, temporary importation under bond, marking of imported merchandise, bond entries and procedures, mail importation and items exported and returns, drawbacks and protests, and licensing of customs brokers.

Requirements: N/A

Description: Designed for experienced students actively engaged in import operations who are either knowledgeable about regulations, documentation, classification and valuation or who are close to obtaining (or currently hold) their customs license. Assignments are directly related to the following topics: processing procedures pertaining to the ABI system, DAD releases, harbor maintenance and merchandise processing fees, various types of entries, communications with Customs, EDI, C-TPAT, ACE, electronic cargo tracking and interfacing with purchasing systems and suppliers.

Description: This course provides a strategic legal perspective to importing requirements and customs rules. There will be a review of US Customs with an emphasis on current compliance issues. The course will also address transfer pricing, change of practice, trans-shipment, country origin rules, anti-dumping implications, customs reorganization, the penalty framework and revised guidelines, valuation statute issues, buyer/seller identification and the establishment of sale of exportation to the US. Actual case studies are used.

Description: This course provides a strategic legal perspective to importing requirements and customs rules. There will be a review of US Customs with an emphasis on current compliance issues. The course will also address transfer pricing, change of practice, trans-shipment, country origin rules, anti-dumping implications, customs reorganization, the penalty framework and revised guidelines, valuation statute issues, buyer/seller identification and the establishment of sale of exportation to the US. Actual case studies are used.

Description: Sharpen the skills you already possess in order to achieve greatness in all of your professional endeavors ranging from your personal to professional life.

Description: Managing and understanding data enables managers to increase the efficiency of their staff and support the entire organization with the critical information necessary for success. Learn the skills necessary to create and work with a data warehouse in your organization to maximize the sharing of internal corporate knowledge.

Description: This session focuses on learning to identify the triggers that make people difficult to deal with, improving your emotional and interpersonal intelligence skills and learning neutralizing communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques. You will leave with an increased confidence in your ability to deal with difficult people and the skills to avoid becoming someone else's difficult person.

Description: Upon completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive knowledge of the behavior of market interest rates, the pricing of bonds, measures of yield and return, duration and immunization, yield curves and secured and unsecured debt. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of US Treasury securities.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: Upon completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive knowledge of the behavior of market interest rates, the pricing of bonds, measures of yield and return, duration and immunization, yield curves and secured and unsecured debt. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of US Treasury securities.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. The fundamentals of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule for importing 2. The process to use for classifying your goods 3. How to save yourself time, aggravation and money by processing items correctly 4. The correct duty rates and taxes (if any) before you import your goods 5. Making use of free assistance offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection 6. The problems and penalties you may face for incorrectly classifying your products

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. The fundamentals of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule for importing 2. The process to use for classifying your goods 3. How to save yourself time, aggravation and money by processing items correctly 4. The correct duty rates and taxes (if any) before you import your goods 5. Making use of free assistance offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection 6. The problems and penalties you may face for incorrectly classifying your products

Description: Master the art and science of leadership, and establish guidelines for differentiating leadership from management.

Description: Identify relative pricing for product or service offerings that will be profitable, enticing, and competitive.

Description: Create web applications and web services with the .NET platform and Microsoft Visual Web Developer. In a series of hands-on labs, set up website navigation, manage user login and accounts, and interact with a database. This class culminates in development of an E-commerce website, complete with product presentation pages, virtual shopping cart, and an overview of how to securely process credit card payments using payment gateways. Learn to use C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and MS SQL Server in tandem. Suggested Prerequisite: C# Programming or equivalent background

Description: Direct marketing attempts to send its messages directly to targeted customers. Direct marketing often includes paper mail, e-mail, voice mail, telemarketing, and faxing. It may also include promotional media. Topics covered include direct marketing planning, databases, mailing lists, creating offers/mail packages, telemarketing, internet, direct media, and catalogues.

Description: Computers and the Internet have had their effect upon international trade. Goods and services are promoted, offered, sold and paid for on the Internet. This course offers students the opportunity to explore the world of trading products using the Internet. There will be discussions and presentations on the range of information available on the Internet for international business, using the Web to do international market research, finding sales leads and making and receiving payments. The essentials of setting up an internationally focused web site and finding legal and trade resources worldwide are also included.

Description: This course teaches students how to design, develop, maintain, and manage business relationships among marketing channel members to achieve competitive advantage. It includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, such as suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, selling agents, third-party service providers, and customers. The course teaches a broad understanding of how to create the best marketing channel(s) based upon management objectives.

Description: This course teaches students how to design, develop, maintain, and manage business relationships among marketing channel members to achieve competitive advantage. It includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, such as suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, selling agents, third-party service providers, and customers. The course teaches a broad understanding of how to create the best marketing channel(s) based upon management objectives.

Description: Appreciate how coaching is a strategy for optimizing individual and organizational performance. Coaching has become fundamental to the business practice ranging from retaining key talent, developing organizational bench strength, having an effective succession plan and performance management system to motivating staff - becoming a key driver of organizational excellence.

Description: Understand the regulatory requirements and responsibilities for filing financial statements to a firm's investor's, creditors and tax authorities, the use of a firm's income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows to calculate financial ratios; and measure a firm's operating efficiency by using various asset utilization ratios.

Description: After completing this seminar you should be able to: 1. Use the firm's financial statements to calculate financial ratios and measure a firm's operating efficiency by using various asset utilization ratios. 2. Use the firm's financial statements to value the firm and compare to publicly traded companies using various models including DCF analysis. 3. Apply specific ratios for measuring financial institutions performance and efficiencies - including solvency, capital adequacy and coverage ratios for banks, credit unions and funds.

Description: Develop a basic and effective marketing plan with practical, working knowledge of the marketing concepts. Learn to illustrate the interrelationships, integration, and application of the marketing concepts while building a viable marketing plan.

Description: Develop the ability to create sales proposals that show an understanding of the buyer's situation and critical issues. Learn to present a practical value proposition and business solution, and illustrate your ability to deliver.

Description: Covering both federal, state and city regulations, learners will understand the employer-employee relationship, the regulation of discrimination in employment, unions, tort law, and labor law.

Description: Understand the advantages and disadvantages of: QR codes, SMS, Video Control Panels, Integrated Print, Mobile, Augmented Reality, Publishing Linked Video, Marketing Services, Snap Tags and how you can provide proper attribution and achieve the marketing goals you have established. Join this detailed review of the latest in marketing technologies that has been designed for CRM and engagement of your customer base.

Description: Explore the world of start-ups with this course which addresses financing new companies. Topics to be covered include forecasting, planning and control, valuation models and market standards and practices. Strategies for successful negotiations will be discussed.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course is mandatory for students enrolled in the Finance Certificate programs. Students will focus on the concepts of Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis. The course will also outline the basics of portfolio optimization and asset allocation. Students will review equity market valuation models; risk-reward dimensions of investing; systematic and unsystematic risk; as well as fiscal and monetary policies. Fundamental and technical analysis theories, market anomalies, ETF’s and Indexes will also be discussed. Extensive use of online testing is a component of this class,. PC access is a must. Prerequisite: Personal Investments 1 Required HP-12C Financial Calculator

Description: This course is mandatory for students enrolled in the Finance Certificate programs. Students will focus on the concepts of Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis. The course will also outline the basics of portfolio optimization and asset allocation. Students will review equity market valuation models; risk-reward dimensions of investing; systematic and unsystematic risk; as well as fiscal and monetary policies. Fundamental and technical analysis theories, market anomalies, ETF’s and Indexes will also be discussed. Extensive use of online testing is a component of this class,. PC access is a must. Prerequisite: Personal Investments 1 Required HP-12C Financial Calculator

Description: Equity Markets 11 is a continuation of Equity Markets 1. Therefore, this course is only open to those who have successfully completed Equity Markets 1. This semester involves greater use of statistical analysis and mathematical formulas. This is an intensive course. Students should expect to devote a minimum of two hours a week to required readings, with at least an additional three hours a week to online testing and portfolio construction. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: Understand equity market valuations. Create a portfolio using OTIS (The Online Trading Investment Simulation (Wharton School of Business). Do online research of various asset classes. Analyze results of security selections.

Description: Equity Markets 11 is a continuation of Equity Markets 1. Therefore, this course is only open to those who have successfully completed Equity Markets 1. This semester involves greater use of statistical analysis and mathematical formulas. This is an intensive course. Students should expect to devote a minimum of two hours a week to required readings, with at least an additional three hours a week to online testing and portfolio construction. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: Understand equity market valuations. Create a portfolio using OTIS (The Online Trading Investment Simulation (Wharton School of Business). Do online research of various asset classes. Analyze results of security selections.

Description: Reduce your accent and improve the quality of your voice through specially-designed vocal techniques that focus on breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups, pronunciation, articulation, intonation, stress and vocal projection.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: Reduce your accent and improve the quality of your voice through specially-designed vocal techniques that focus on breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups, pronunciation, articulation, intonation, stress and vocal projection.

Requirements: HS/GED and related exp

Description: In this course, we will explore American popular culture while learning English. The class will use famous American television sitcoms including I Love Lucy, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends and Sex in the City as well as some of your favorite movies and music videos, to help you understand and use contemporary English expressions and idioms. Our weekly readings of magazine and newspaper articles about famous American stars and personalities will help to improve your reading skills and build your vocabulary. You will have many opportunities to engage in lively discussions about life and culture in America today. This class will also take a field trip to see a Broadway show. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: In this course, we will explore American popular culture while learning English. The class will use famous American television sitcoms including I Love Lucy, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends and Sex in the City as well as some of your favorite movies and music videos, to help you understand and use contemporary English expressions and idioms. Our weekly readings of magazine and newspaper articles about famous American stars and personalities will help to improve your reading skills and build your vocabulary. You will have many opportunities to engage in lively discussions about life and culture in America today. This class will also take a field trip to see a Broadway show. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: Develop your professional writing and speaking skills by enhancing your business vocabulary. In this course, you will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms most frequently used in professional settings. Through intensive exercises, role-plays and extended activities, you will become comfortable and confident in using relevant new words and expressions. This is a great course for those who are taking the GMAT exam, beginning business school or seeking a promotion on the job. This course is for students in levels 5-10.

Description: Develop your professional writing and speaking skills by enhancing your business vocabulary. In this course, you will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms most frequently used in professional settings. Through intensive exercises, role-plays and extended activities, you will become comfortable and confident in using relevant new words and expressions. This is a great course for those who are taking the GMAT exam, beginning business school or seeking a promotion on the job. This course is for students in levels 5-10.

Description: Improve your business writing by learning how to write effective email, letters and memos. In this workshop-based course, you will develop your grammar and vocabulary as you focus on appropriate writing formats, style and tone for a variety of audiences, including colleagues, employers, customers and clients. This course is for students in levels 5-10.

Requirements: n/a

Description: Improve your business writing by learning how to write effective email, letters and memos. In this workshop-based course, you will develop your grammar and vocabulary as you focus on appropriate writing formats, style and tone for a variety of audiences, including colleagues, employers, customers and clients. This course is for students in levels 5-10.

Requirements: n/a

Description: This course incorporates role plays, dialogues, discussions, and vocabulary practice to get you actively participating in real-life situations, such as answering the phone, taking messages, giving and following instructions, practicing interview techniques, and expressing problems. Gain listening practice through language lab activities where you will be able to work on your listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Description: This course incorporates role plays, dialogues, discussions, and vocabulary practice to get you actively participating in real-life situations, such as answering the phone, taking messages, giving and following instructions, practicing interview techniques, and expressing problems. Gain listening practice through language lab activities where you will be able to work on your listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Description: This course incorporates role plays, dialogues, discussions, and vocabulary practice to get you actively participating in real-life situations, such as answering the phone, taking messages, giving and following instructions, practicing interview techniques, and expressing problems. Gain listening practice through language lab activities where you will be able to work on your listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Description: This course incorporates role plays, dialogues, discussions, and vocabulary practice to get you actively participating in real-life situations, such as answering the phone, taking messages, giving and following instructions, practicing interview techniques, and expressing problems. Gain listening practice through language lab activities where you will be able to work on your listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Description: In this course, you will build on the listening and speaking skills you acquired in Conversation I (ESL0036).

Description: In this course, you will build on the listening and speaking skills you acquired in Conversation I (ESL0036).

Description: In this course, you will build on the listening and speaking skills you acquired in Conversation I (ESL0036).

Description: In this course, you will build on the listening and speaking skills you acquired in Conversation I (ESL0036).

Description: Perfect your speaking skills in this advanced level course. Develop your grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, and fluency through complex role-plays, real-life simulations, oral presentations, and other interactive exercises. Gain confidence as you learn how to communicate more effectively with native speakers in a variety of situations. You need to be in levels 7-10 to take this course.

Description: Perfect your speaking skills in this advanced level course. Develop your grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, and fluency through complex role-plays, real-life simulations, oral presentations, and other interactive exercises. Gain confidence as you learn how to communicate more effectively with native speakers in a variety of situations. You need to be in levels 7-10 to take this course.

Description: Perfect your speaking skills in this advanced level course. Develop your grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, and fluency through complex role-plays, real-life simulations, oral presentations, and other interactive exercises. Gain confidence as you learn how to communicate more effectively with native speakers in a variety of situations. You need to be in levels 7-10 to take this course.

Description: Perfect your speaking skills in this advanced level course. Develop your grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, and fluency through complex role-plays, real-life simulations, oral presentations, and other interactive exercises. Gain confidence as you learn how to communicate more effectively with native speakers in a variety of situations. You need to be in levels 7-10 to take this course.

Description: Are you still confused about English grammar? Do you need an in-depth review of English language rules? If so, then this is the course for you. In this course, you will focus on correcting your understanding of complicated structures. Class activities include games, discussion, role plays and writing assignments. By the end of this course, you will be able to express yourself in English with more grammatical accuracy, confidence and fluency. You need to be in levels 7-10 to take this course.

Description: Are you still confused about English grammar? Do you need an in-depth review of English language rules? If so, then this is the course for you. In this course, you will focus on correcting your understanding of complicated structures. Class activities include games, discussion, role plays and writing assignments. By the end of this course, you will be able to express yourself in English with more grammatical accuracy, confidence and fluency. You need to be in levels 7-10 to take this course.

Description: Grammar does not have to be boring! In this course, you will explore different elements of English grammar through readings, audio and videotapes, dialogues, games, and student writing. The focus will be on learning grammar in ways that are relevant to your life. By the end of the course, you should have a solid grasp of the more basic elements of grammar. You need to be in levels 1-4 to take this course.

Description: Grammar does not have to be boring! In this course, you will explore different elements of English grammar through readings, audio and videotapes, dialogues, games, and student writing. The focus will be on learning grammar in ways that are relevant to your life. By the end of the course, you should have a solid grasp of the more basic elements of grammar. You need to be in levels 1-4 to take this course.

Description: Do you speak English, but lack a solid grammar foundation? In this course, you will gain confidence as you learn to communicate more accurately and fluently in English through targeted grammar review and engaging exercises. Improve your writing and speaking as you focus on form, meaning, and use of complex structures and word forms. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: Do you speak English, but lack a solid grammar foundation? In this course, you will gain confidence as you learn to communicate more accurately and fluently in English through targeted grammar review and engaging exercises. Improve your writing and speaking as you focus on form, meaning, and use of complex structures and word forms. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This class will help you to express yourself more accurately in everyday situations and understand use of complex grammatical structures. Through topics of specific interest, you will focus on your accuracy in speaking and your ability to identify and make sense of complex speech patterns. You will be doing lots of talking, role playing, cloze exercises and analyzing short talks. You will also use some short videos to practice identifying specific grammatical points. At the end of the course, you will sound and feel more like a native speaker. You need to be in levels 5-6 to take this course.

Description: This class will help you to express yourself more accurately in everyday situations and understand use of complex grammatical structures. Through topics of specific interest, you will focus on your accuracy in speaking and your ability to identify and make sense of complex speech patterns. You will be doing lots of talking, role playing, cloze exercises and analyzing short talks. You will also use some short videos to practice identifying specific grammatical points. At the end of the course, you will sound and feel more like a native speaker. You need to be in levels 5-6 to take this course.

Description: This course (open to full-time students only) is designed to help you improve your oral communication skills in various social, academic and professional settings. In small groups or pairs, you will discuss relevant topics, learn essential vocabulary and idioms, and participate in role plays about real-life situations. Oral presentations and debates also help you practice your skills. Listening activities include comprehension, note-taking, and critical thinking. You will access our high-tech language lab where you can work further on your listening and pronunciation.

Description: This course (open to full-time students only) is designed to help you improve your oral communication skills in various social, academic and professional settings. In small groups or pairs, you will discuss relevant topics, learn essential vocabulary and idioms, and participate in role plays about real-life situations. Oral presentations and debates also help you practice your skills. Listening activities include comprehension, note-taking, and critical thinking. You will access our high-tech language lab where you can work further on your listening and pronunciation.

Description: In this course, you will improve your oral communication skills to meet the challenges of professional interactions. Gain confidence and expertise in making small talk, participating in conference calls and leading meetings. Through extensive practice exercises, role-plays and business simulations, you will gain effective strategies for communicating with supervisors, colleagues, employees and clients. This course is for students in levels 5-10.

Requirements: N/A

Description: In this course, you will improve your oral communication skills to meet the challenges of professional interactions. Gain confidence and expertise in making small talk, participating in conference calls and leading meetings. Through extensive practice exercises, role-plays and business simulations, you will gain effective strategies for communicating with supervisors, colleagues, employees and clients. This course is for students in levels 5-10.

Requirements: HS or GED

Description: Do New Yorkers have a difficult time understanding you when you speak English? Come join us as we explore all of the vowels, consonants, and stress and intonation rules of American English, with an aim toward reducing your accent. In this course you will be using various techniques and activities to help you sound more natural when you speak English, and you will have fun doing it. You need to be in levels 1-4 to take this course.

Description: Do New Yorkers have a difficult time understanding you when you speak English? Come join us as we explore all of the vowels, consonants, and stress and intonation rules of American English, with an aim toward reducing your accent. In this course you will be using various techniques and activities to help you sound more natural when you speak English, and you will have fun doing it. You need to be in levels 1-4 to take this course.

Description: This integrated course (open to full-time students only) is designed to help you become a more confident reader in English. Explore a variety of reading genres, including newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and novels to develop fluency and understanding of cultural contexts. Reading skills exercises focus on skimming, scanning, comprehension and vocabulary building. Classroom discussions strengthen speaking and listening skills. You will also explore relevant grammatical constructions.

Description: This integrated course (open to full-time students only) is designed to help you become a more confident reader in English. Explore a variety of reading genres, including newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and novels to develop fluency and understanding of cultural contexts. Reading skills exercises focus on skimming, scanning, comprehension and vocabulary building. Classroom discussions strengthen speaking and listening skills. You will also explore relevant grammatical constructions.

Description: This course is designed for students interested in studying business administration in an American university or those who want to get a job in the business field. Working with topics such as economics, finance, marketing and international trade, you will develop your reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar skills. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: This course is designed for students interested in studying business administration in an American university or those who want to get a job in the business field. Working with topics such as economics, finance, marketing and international trade, you will develop your reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar skills. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: In this course you will not only expand your vocabulary, but you will also learn strategies for understanding the meaning of new words. The focus of this class is on making active use of current expressions in appropriate contexts. Learn how to make your speech clearer, more varied, and more native-like! You need to be in levels 1-4 to take this course.

Description: In this course you will not only expand your vocabulary, but you will also learn strategies for understanding the meaning of new words. The focus of this class is on making active use of current expressions in appropriate contexts. Learn how to make your speech clearer, more varied, and more native-like! You need to be in levels 1-4 to take this course.

Description: Perfect your pronunciation of Standard English in this course. Techniques include physical and vocal warm-up and breathing exercises, along with work on pronunciation, articulation, intonation, stress and vocal projection. Sound more like a native speaker of American English. Using a variety of materials, you will work on oral presentations to enhance your speech. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: Perfect your pronunciation of Standard English in this course. Techniques include physical and vocal warm-up and breathing exercises, along with work on pronunciation, articulation, intonation, stress and vocal projection. Sound more like a native speaker of American English. Using a variety of materials, you will work on oral presentations to enhance your speech. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: This integrated course (open to full-time students only) provides you with the skills needed for effective writing in academic or professional settings. The writing process is emphasized, with particular focus on paragraph and essay development, as well as error correction. Various reading materials provide a basis for developing ideas and a model for writing.

Description: This integrated course (open to full-time students only) provides you with the skills needed for effective writing in academic or professional settings. The writing process is emphasized, with particular focus on paragraph and essay development, as well as error correction. Various reading materials provide a basis for developing ideas and a model for writing.

Description: This advanced writing course helps you polish your writing skills while concentrating on more sophisticated writing tasks, writing a mini research paper, critiquing newspaper and magazine articles, summarizing longer reading texts and more.

Requirements: 60 credits and related exp

Description: This advanced writing course helps you polish your writing skills while concentrating on more sophisticated writing tasks, writing a mini research paper, critiquing newspaper and magazine articles, summarizing longer reading texts and more.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This advanced writing course helps you polish your writing skills while concentrating on more sophisticated writing tasks, writing a mini research paper, critiquing newspaper and magazine articles, summarizing longer reading texts and more.

Requirements: Basic Computer Skills and High School Diploma or GED

Description: This advanced writing course helps you polish your writing skills while concentrating on more sophisticated writing tasks, writing a mini research paper, critiquing newspaper and magazine articles, summarizing longer reading texts and more.

Requirements: High school diploma, or GED

Description: Learn to write more fluently and accurately in English. Activities emphasize sentence and paragraph development through writing memos, e-mails, personal correspondence and narrative essays. Emphasis is also placed on the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, and editing. Various readings serve as a basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: Learn to write more fluently and accurately in English. Activities emphasize sentence and paragraph development through writing memos, e-mails, personal correspondence and narrative essays. Emphasis is also placed on the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, and editing. Various readings serve as a basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: Learn to write more fluently and accurately in English. Activities emphasize sentence and paragraph development through writing memos, e-mails, personal correspondence and narrative essays. Emphasis is also placed on the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, and editing. Various readings serve as a basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: Learn to write more fluently and accurately in English. Activities emphasize sentence and paragraph development through writing memos, e-mails, personal correspondence and narrative essays. Emphasis is also placed on the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, and editing. Various readings serve as a basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course helps you to further improve your writing. Focus on your essay writing skills, including organizing, developing, and supporting your ideas. Emphasis also continues on the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and editing. Authentic readings serve as the basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course helps you to further improve your writing. Focus on your essay writing skills, including organizing, developing, and supporting your ideas. Emphasis also continues on the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and editing. Authentic readings serve as the basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course helps you to further improve your writing. Focus on your essay writing skills, including organizing, developing, and supporting your ideas. Emphasis also continues on the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and editing. Authentic readings serve as the basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course helps you to further improve your writing. Focus on your essay writing skills, including organizing, developing, and supporting your ideas. Emphasis also continues on the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and editing. Authentic readings serve as the basis for developing your ideas, as well as providing writing models.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: With this course, you are on your way to becoming a certified bookkeeper. Topics to be covered include the principles of the accounting cycle for service businesses, general journals and ledgers, adjusting entries and the worksheet, closing entries and post-closing trial balance. You will also learn payroll concepts, including employee earnings and deductions, as well as employer taxes, payments, and reports.

Description: With this course, you are on your way to becoming a certified bookkeeper. Topics to be covered include the principles of the accounting cycle for service businesses, general journals and ledgers, adjusting entries and the worksheet, closing entries and post-closing trial balance. You will also learn payroll concepts, including employee earnings and deductions, as well as employer taxes, payments, and reports.

Description: This introductory course in HR Management provides a broad overview of the HR function. It is designed to help front-line managers, supervisors, and junior level HR staff effectively handle issues related to performance management, recruiting, retention, and the latest updates in labor laws, such as FLSA, FMLA, and more. Those who complete this course receive a Certificate of Human Resource Management from SHRM. Tuition includes the cost of materials.

Description: This introductory course in HR Management provides a broad overview of the HR function. It is designed to help front-line managers, supervisors, and junior level HR staff effectively handle issues related to performance management, recruiting, retention, and the latest updates in labor laws, such as FLSA, FMLA, and more. Those who complete this course receive a Certificate of Human Resource Management from SHRM. Tuition includes the cost of materials.

Description: This course offers students practical approaches and techniques for successfully introducing and establishing product lines overseas. Students will be required to complete an ongoing research project to assess an initial international market potential. Interactive class discussions are emphasized. Topics covered will include evaluating your potential target market, locating sources of information, determining your role, supply relationships and negotiations, export versus wholesale pricing, preferring quotes, creating priced models, evaluating competition, planning overseas trips and global negotiations, mastering local culture and business practices and the marketing promotional mix.

Description: Importing into the US can be lucrative. This course provides a detailed approach to developing a new import business or updating an existing one. Students will be introduced to the concepts of a business plan, operational procedures and calculation of pricing including freight and duty charges. Students will review case studies and simulate actual transactions.

Description: This course emphasizes the fundamentals of federalestate and gift taxation, as well as specific exclusion and valuation techniques that reduce the size of the gross estate. Please note: Materials included in tuition fee (includes access to study guides, textbooks, and to the CFP web site)

Requirements: .Prerequisites: Microsoft Word–Beginning.

Description: This course will familiarize you with appropriate techniques for implementing an ethical framework during the audit process and will expose you to the relevant body of law.

Description: In this class you will work with advanced formulas, lookup functions such as VLOOKUP and INDEX, and learn data validation and database functions. You will import and export data, query external databases and create macros. Finally, you will learn Goal Seek, Solver, SmartArt and conditional formatting. Prerequisite: Excel 2010 Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.

Description: In this class you will work with advanced formulas, lookup functions such as VLOOKUP and INDEX, and learn data validation and database functions. You will import and export data, query external databases and create macros. Finally, you will learn Goal Seek, Solver, SmartArt and conditional formatting. Prerequisite: Excel 2010 Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.

Description: This course teaches the basic functions and featuresof Excel 2010. After an introduction to spreadsheet and Excel terminology, you will learn how to navigate worksheets and workbooks, enter and edit text, values, formulas, and pictures and then save those workbooks in various formats. You will learn about absolute and relative references, work with ranges and use Excel's math functions. Basic formatting and printing strategies are covered as well as basic charting. Prerequisite: Personal Computers An Introduction or equivalent knowledge. Students enrolling in this course must have mouse and keyboard proficiency navigating the Windows environment

Description: This course teaches the basic functions and featuresof Excel 2010. After an introduction to spreadsheet and Excel terminology, you will learn how to navigate worksheets and workbooks, enter and edit text, values, formulas, and pictures and then save those workbooks in various formats. You will learn about absolute and relative references, work with ranges and use Excel's math functions. Basic formatting and printing strategies are covered as well as basic charting. Prerequisite: Personal Computers An Introduction or equivalent knowledge. Students enrolling in this course must have mouse and keyboard proficiency navigating the Windows environment

Description: This course builds on the material in the Excel 2010 Basic course. In this class, you will use styles, themes, and backgrounds, and integrate these into large workbooks. You will also create outlines and subtotals, apply cell names, and learn how to work with tables. This course also covers advanced charting techniques, sparklines, worksheet auditing, PivotCharts and workbook templates. Prerequisite: Excel 2010 Basic or equivalent knowledge.

Description: This course builds on the material in the Excel 2010 Basic course. In this class, you will use styles, themes, and backgrounds, and integrate these into large workbooks. You will also create outlines and subtotals, apply cell names, and learn how to work with tables. This course also covers advanced charting techniques, sparklines, worksheet auditing, PivotCharts and workbook templates. Prerequisite: Excel 2010 Basic or equivalent knowledge.

Description: This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the various aspects of US government regulations and licenses relating to exports. The student will develop a complete understanding of export clearance procedures and the responsibility for knowing the end-user and end-use of their product, will gain an in-depth understanding of the Export Administration Regulations, International Trafficking in Arms Regulations, determination of license requirements and classification of all products under schedule B and will be provided with practical advice on how to work with government agencies such as the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Food & Drug Administration, the State Department, the Department of Defense and the Department of Commerce.

Description: This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the various aspects of US government regulations and licenses relating to exports. The student will develop a complete understanding of export clearance procedures and the responsibility for knowing the end-user and end-use of their product, will gain an in-depth understanding of the Export Administration Regulations, International Trafficking in Arms Regulations, determination of license requirements and classification of all products under schedule B and will be provided with practical advice on how to work with government agencies such as the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Food & Drug Administration, the State Department, the Department of Defense and the Department of Commerce.

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. What the export business is all about, the challenges, and how be successful 2. How to make export contacts and find customers 3. The selection process of products and suppliers 4. The key parties in an export transaction 5. The data you need to know to comply with your export compliance and documentary responsibilities

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. What the export business is all about, the challenges, and how be successful 2. How to make export contacts and find customers 3. The selection process of products and suppliers 4. The key parties in an export transaction 5. The data you need to know to comply with your export compliance and documentary responsibilities

Description: The student will be introduced to US government regulations, such as the Bureau of Industry and Security, CCL and license exceptions, boycott regulations, export documentation licenses, denied parties lists, State Department ITAR regulations, scheduled B classification and valuation, the Automated Export System and documents used to support export transactions. There will also be discussion about hazardous materials, automated systems and claims.

Description: The student will be introduced to US government regulations, such as the Bureau of Industry and Security, CCL and license exceptions, boycott regulations, export documentation licenses, denied parties lists, State Department ITAR regulations, scheduled B classification and valuation, the Automated Export System and documents used to support export transactions. There will also be discussion about hazardous materials, automated systems and claims.

Description: If you are a sole proprietor of a business, learning the basics of federal income tax laws that are relevant to you can help you to make informed decisions. This course allows you to gain the knowledge necessary to understand the current tax regulations that impact your business.

Description: This course is for managers, supervisors and professionals who want to understand the basics of finance and accounting. The course benefits any manager, business executive or owner who needs to understand, prepare, analyze and communicate financial information. Topics include: introduction of basic accounting and financial concepts; financial statements, such as the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and financial ratios; application of accounting and financial principals to managerial decisions; understanding the time value of money present value and future value concepts; and the interaction between financial and strategic decisions. The main purpose is to normalize financial statements and show what bankers, investors and financial managers see when they read a balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. The course addresses the basic understanding that sound financial decisions are based on choosing accounting methods which increases your cash flows, help you manage the business and improve the bottom line.

Description: Enhance your understanding of basic accounting principles and practices and increase your knowledge of corporate financial statements. This seminar is geared for nonfinancial managers.

Description: Explore the basic principles and practices of accounting, which will equip you to comprehend and prepare balance sheets, income statements for cash, fixed assets, receivables, and inventory.

Description: Explore the basic principles and practices of accounting, which will equip you to comprehend and prepare balance sheets, income statements for cash, fixed assets, receivables, and inventory.

Description: Explore the basic principles and practices of accounting, which will equip you to comprehend and prepare balance sheets, income statements for cash, fixed assets, receivables, and inventory.

Description: Explore the basic principles and practices of accounting, which will equip you to comprehend and prepare balance sheets, income statements for cash, fixed assets, receivables, and inventory.

Description: Once you become familiar with the material covered in Financial Accounting I, this more-advanced class will enable you to master topics surrounding advanced depreciation, bonds, stock equity, capital transactions, dividends and investments, subsidiary ledgers, liabilities, and taxes. Real-world examples and case studies will enhance the theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.

Description: Once you become familiar with the material covered in Financial Accounting I, this more-advanced class will enable you to master topics surrounding advanced depreciation, bonds, stock equity, capital transactions, dividends and investments, subsidiary ledgers, liabilities, and taxes. Real-world examples and case studies will enhance the theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.

Description: Once you become familiar with the material covered in Financial Accounting I, this more-advanced class will enable you to master topics surrounding advanced depreciation, bonds, stock equity, capital transactions, dividends and investments, subsidiary ledgers, liabilities, and taxes. Real-world examples and case studies will enhance the theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.

Description: This course includes a detailed overview of the financial planning process. Selecting appropriate risk-management techniques, including an in-depth review of insurance products, is covered. Please note: Materials included in tuition fee (Required textbooks, access to study guides, and CFP web site included in tuition).

Requirements: None - Basics of Keyboard helpful

Description: Being able to read between the lines of a financial statement is an important skill for those seeking to learn more about a corporation. Gain an understanding of the different forms of ownership, profitability, valuation, cash flow, and ratio analysis. Special attention will be paid to the notes to financial statements as prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Description: Being able to read between the lines of a financial statement is an important skill for those seeking to learn more about a corporation. Gain an understanding of the different forms of ownership, profitability, valuation, cash flow, and ratio analysis. Special attention will be paid to the notes to financial statements as prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Description: Learn how to increase sales by identifying, qualifying and locating leads. The daylong discussion in this seminar will range from the strategies of lead generation to the tactics of finding qualified prospects to the measurement of lead generation efforts.

Description: Your image and communication skills may not be accurately representing who you are and what you do. Learn the fundamentals of creating a powerful and lasting first impression, both professionally & socially, with your own unique style brand and position yourself for success.

Description: Forensic auditing is an area targeted for tremendous career growth, in light of developments over the past few years. In this class you will have the opportunity to focus on appropriate approaches to audits, their effectiveness, and how to assess the finances and management practices associated with assets. Historical forensic audits will round out this material, with student analyses of case studies.

Description: Immerse yourself in the language of haute couture, cooking, philosophy and culture. In this beginning level you will engage in simple small talk about hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on the present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Description: Immerse yourself in the language of haute couture, cooking, philosophy and culture. In this beginning level you will engage in simple small talk about hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on the present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Description: Immerse yourself in the language of haute couture, cooking, philosophy and culture. In this beginning level you will engage in simple small talk about hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on the present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Description: In this course, you will continue conversation practice with such topics as weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays and customs. Use the present and past tense while learning more complex verb conjugations. Read and write short passages while building your vocabulary.

Description: In this course, you will continue conversation practice with such topics as weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays and customs. Use the present and past tense while learning more complex verb conjugations. Read and write short passages while building your vocabulary.

Description: In this course, you will continue conversation practice with such topics as weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays and customs. Use the present and past tense while learning more complex verb conjugations. Read and write short passages while building your vocabulary.

Description: Engage in extended conversation in French about social relationships, health, geography and the arts. Learn how to describe people, places and things. Expand your present, past and future tense usage by talking about personal experiences. Read and write descriptions and short texts.

Description: Engage in extended conversation in French about social relationships, health, geography and the arts. Learn how to describe people, places and things. Expand your present, past and future tense usage by talking about personal experiences. Read and write descriptions and short texts.

Description: Engage in extended conversation in French about social relationships, health, geography and the arts. Learn how to describe people, places and things. Expand your present, past and future tense usage by talking about personal experiences. Read and write descriptions and short texts.

Description: This intermediate level course in French provides extended conversation practice with TV and technology, sports, architecture and film. Review the past and future tenses. Learn how to write and talk about events, opinions and preferences. Read a variety of texts.

Description: This intermediate level course in French provides extended conversation practice with TV and technology, sports, architecture and film. Review the past and future tenses. Learn how to write and talk about events, opinions and preferences. Read a variety of texts.

Description: This intermediate level course in French provides extended conversation practice with TV and technology, sports, architecture and film. Review the past and future tenses. Learn how to write and talk about events, opinions and preferences. Read a variety of texts.

Description: At the end of this course, you will be able to hold conversations with native speakers on a variety of subjects including current events, literature, history, and social status. Practice your small talk and dining etiquette. You will also be able to write a short narrative essay, write and discuss a summary and express more complex ideas.

Description: At the end of this course, you will be able to hold conversations with native speakers on a variety of subjects including current events, literature, history, and social status. Practice your small talk and dining etiquette. You will also be able to write a short narrative essay, write and discuss a summary and express more complex ideas.

Description: At the end of this course, you will be able to hold conversations with native speakers on a variety of subjects including current events, literature, history, and social status. Practice your small talk and dining etiquette. You will also be able to write a short narrative essay, write and discuss a summary and express more complex ideas.

Description: For the most advanced student, this course offers the opportunity to practice conversational skills related to current events and business, fashion, fads, music and pop culture with native speakers. You will also learn how to write an expository essay, give a short presentation, express sophisticated ideas and read more sophisticated texts.

Description: For the most advanced student, this course offers the opportunity to practice conversational skills related to current events and business, fashion, fads, music and pop culture with native speakers. You will also learn how to write an expository essay, give a short presentation, express sophisticated ideas and read more sophisticated texts.

Description: For the most advanced student, this course offers the opportunity to practice conversational skills related to current events and business, fashion, fads, music and pop culture with native speakers. You will also learn how to write an expository essay, give a short presentation, express sophisticated ideas and read more sophisticated texts.

Description: Are you a healthcare professional who needs to communicate with patients, family members and caregivers in another language? Courses in French, Mandarin and Spanish are offered to help you develop your conversational skills. Learn appropriate language structures, vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural information for communicating effectively. It is recommended that students take a level 1 French, Mandarin or Spanish course or have prior knowledge of French, Mandarin or Spanish before entering the Language for Healthcare program.

Description: Are you a healthcare professional who needs to communicate with patients, family members and caregivers in another language? Courses in French, Mandarin and Spanish are offered to help you develop your conversational skills. Learn appropriate language structures, vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural information for communicating effectively. It is recommended that students take a level 1 French, Mandarin or Spanish course or have prior knowledge of French, Mandarin or Spanish before entering the Language for Healthcare program.

Description: Are you a healthcare professional who needs to communicate with patients, family members and caregivers in another language? Courses in French, Mandarin and Spanish are offered to help you develop your conversational skills. Learn appropriate language structures, vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural information for communicating effectively. It is recommended that students take a level 1 French, Mandarin or Spanish course or have prior knowledge of French, Mandarin or Spanish before entering the Language for Healthcare program.

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. The logistics of moving goods from origin to destination securely and economically 2. How to coordinate your documents with transportation rules and requirements 3. How to select your correct Incoterm for your transportation needs 4. How to protect yourself and your goods with the best choice of insurance 5. How to avoid problems with U.S. Customs and other federal agencies 6. The most up to date security rulings and how to implement them into your transport

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. The logistics of moving goods from origin to destination securely and economically 2. How to coordinate your documents with transportation rules and requirements 3. How to select your correct Incoterm for your transportation needs 4. How to protect yourself and your goods with the best choice of insurance 5. How to avoid problems with U.S. Customs and other federal agencies 6. The most up to date security rulings and how to implement them into your transport

Description: Leave your classroom culture behind and experience the world of corporate.

Description: Effective coaching has proven to be one of the most powerful tools at the disposal of managers at all levels. This intervention-based course will address the one-on-one process between manager and employee. When properly utilized, coaching can have a significant impact on absenteeism, turnover and overall productivity. Techniques, concepts and strategies will be examined and utilized in an interactive format.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Basic computer skills

Description: Discover how to accelerate your job search campaign by: developing an elevator speech, expanding networking contacts, and properly preparing for interviews. You will take away an effective communication strategy and new tools for networking and interviewing.

Description: Master the tools used by Project Managers: work breakdown structure, critical path, task analysis, project plan, project scheduling and more. Gain the skills needed to plan, track progress, and stay focused on the end result. Where appropriate, students will learn PMBOK terminology and how it relates to certification.

Description: Master the tools used by Project Managers: work breakdown structure, critical path, task analysis, project plan, project scheduling and more. Gain the skills needed to plan, track progress, and stay focused on the end result. Where appropriate, students will learn PMBOK terminology and how it relates to certification.

Description: The course begins with an introduction on how economic decisions are made. It presents an overview of the health care systems in the United States and other countries and discusses the role of third-party payers and their reimbursement methods. Microeconomic principles and concepts show the relationship between medical care cost and firm size and are used to develop a short-run and long-run production theory for medical services.

Requirements: *For enrollment please call: 212-665-2740

Description: Immerse yourself in German, the language of Kafka, Goethe and Beethoven. In this beginning level you will engage in simple small talk about hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on the present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Description: Immerse yourself in German, the language of Kafka, Goethe and Beethoven. In this beginning level you will engage in simple small talk about hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on the present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Description: Immerse yourself in German, the language of Kafka, Goethe and Beethoven. In this beginning level you will engage in simple small talk about hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on the present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Description: Expand your German through extended conversations about television programs, music, history and current events. Learn how to express yourself using more sophisticated vocabulary and expressions. Review the present, past and future tenses while reading and writing a variety of texts.

Description: Expand your German through extended conversations about television programs, music, history and current events. Learn how to express yourself using more sophisticated vocabulary and expressions. Review the present, past and future tenses while reading and writing a variety of texts.

Description: Expand your German through extended conversations about television programs, music, history and current events. Learn how to express yourself using more sophisticated vocabulary and expressions. Review the present, past and future tenses while reading and writing a variety of texts.

Description: Unlock the mysteries of the dative/accusative distinction, master the conversational etiquette of German social relationships, and engage in more extensive conversation about health, geography, and the arts. Begin mastering the past-perfect and future tenses. You will write more sophisticated descriptions of yourself, family, and friends; while reading and discussing simple texts.

Description: Unlock the mysteries of the dative/accusative distinction, master the conversational etiquette of German social relationships, and engage in more extensive conversation about health, geography, and the arts. Begin mastering the past-perfect and future tenses. You will write more sophisticated descriptions of yourself, family, and friends; while reading and discussing simple texts.

Description: Unlock the mysteries of the dative/accusative distinction, master the conversational etiquette of German social relationships, and engage in more extensive conversation about health, geography, and the arts. Begin mastering the past-perfect and future tenses. You will write more sophisticated descriptions of yourself, family, and friends; while reading and discussing simple texts.

Description: Acquire the more sophisticated vocabulary of media, technology, film, and Germany's world-famous Neues Bauen architecture. Continue to enrich your knowledge of German verbs. You will describe more complex events and experiences, while writing and discussing opinions and preferences.

Description: Acquire the more sophisticated vocabulary of media, technology, film, and Germany's world-famous Neues Bauen architecture. Continue to enrich your knowledge of German verbs. You will describe more complex events and experiences, while writing and discussing opinions and preferences.

Description: Acquire the more sophisticated vocabulary of media, technology, film, and Germany's world-famous Neues Bauen architecture. Continue to enrich your knowledge of German verbs. You will describe more complex events and experiences, while writing and discussing opinions and preferences.

Description: Continue to master the German case system, express modal and mood distinctions, and learn colorful narrative techniques. Learn the more complex vocabulary of social relationships, dining etiquette, and small talk. Discuss great Dichter such as Brecht and Rilke. By the end of this course, you will have the tools needed to engage in conversation with native speakers, write a short essay, and indulge in advanced texts.

Description: Continue to master the German case system, express modal and mood distinctions, and learn colorful narrative techniques. Learn the more complex vocabulary of social relationships, dining etiquette, and small talk. Discuss great Dichter such as Brecht and Rilke. By the end of this course, you will have the tools needed to engage in conversation with native speakers, write a short essay, and indulge in advanced texts.

Description: Continue to master the German case system, express modal and mood distinctions, and learn colorful narrative techniques. Learn the more complex vocabulary of social relationships, dining etiquette, and small talk. Discuss great Dichter such as Brecht and Rilke. By the end of this course, you will have the tools needed to engage in conversation with native speakers, write a short essay, and indulge in advanced texts.

Description: Discuss current German fashion, political events, music, and pop culture. Acquire German's business vocabulary-Europe's second most popular business lingua franca. Learn superlatives, comparatives, and a greater range of mood distinctions. You will be introduced to the exciting vocabulary of German debate and analysis. Discuss and write about more sophisticated concepts, while enjoying authentic texts, including stories by Kafka and Mann.

Description: Discuss current German fashion, political events, music, and pop culture. Acquire German's business vocabulary-Europe's second most popular business lingua franca. Learn superlatives, comparatives, and a greater range of mood distinctions. You will be introduced to the exciting vocabulary of German debate and analysis. Discuss and write about more sophisticated concepts, while enjoying authentic texts, including stories by Kafka and Mann.

Requirements: None

Description: Discuss current German fashion, political events, music, and pop culture. Acquire German's business vocabulary-Europe's second most popular business lingua franca. Learn superlatives, comparatives, and a greater range of mood distinctions. You will be introduced to the exciting vocabulary of German debate and analysis. Discuss and write about more sophisticated concepts, while enjoying authentic texts, including stories by Kafka and Mann.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. The types of drawback 2. Proper record keeping 3. How to evaluate your situation for maximum monetary benefit 4. The process for claiming refunds 5. The steps to claiming back funds already purchased

Description: Upon completion of this seminar you will understand: 1. The types of drawback 2. Proper record keeping 3. How to evaluate your situation for maximum monetary benefit 4. The process for claiming refunds 5. The steps to claiming back funds already purchased

Description: Students who complete the course will learn about management skills in a global business context. The course provides students with an understanding of global business planning, risk assessment, developing and implementing a global budget, establishing and maintaining relationships with global organizations. Other topics covered will include global business planning, elements of a global business plan, external organizations that support global activities, development and implementation of a global budget, and more.

Description: Students who complete the course will learn about management skills in a global business context. The course provides students with an understanding of global business planning, risk assessment, developing and implementing a global budget, establishing and maintaining relationships with global organizations. Other topics covered will include global business planning, elements of a global business plan, external organizations that support global activities, development and implementation of a global budget, and more.

Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to develop, implement and manage global marketing strategies. Topics covered will include evaluating global business environments, identifying market opportunities, utilizing public and private resources, developing foreign markets entry methods, assessing technological infrastructures in target markets, budgeting marketing processes, environmental concerns, legal and regulatory requirements for pricing and promotion, distribution strategies, global sales activities and more.

Description: Students who complete this course will have a good understanding of the dynamics of sourcing and buying materials and services from other countries. It will provide them with an understanding of the benefits and challenges of global sourcing and teach them how to manage global supplies and build successful international supply relationships. Some of the topics to be covered include strategic supply-management practices, supply base optimization, commodity, supply relationships, creating alliances and partnerships and global sourcing.

Description: We are often judged by our ability to use language that is grammatically correct. In this course, students improve their grammar through targeted oral and written communication exercises. Activities and strategies are customized to meet specific professional and communication needs. Students build confidence as they develop their ability to refine their language structure.

Description: We are often judged by our ability to use language that is grammatically correct. In this course, students improve their grammar through targeted oral and written communication exercises. Activities and strategies are customized to meet specific professional and communication needs. Students build confidence as they develop their ability to refine their language structure.

Description: Increase your sales performance by learning the many ways to work with your clients and overcome their hesitations and objections. Close more sales deals, contracts, etc. by learning how to confidently close the sale. Topics include a review of common objections and their solutions as well as time tested methods for closing a sale.

Description: Information technology is revolutionizing human resources management. This survey course will examine how technology, particularly Web-based self-service, is being leveraged against core HR processes like recruitment, compensation and training to provide improved service to employees, managers and HR professionals.

Description: Enhance your web applications with HTML5 and Javascript. In hands-on lab sessions, learn to access user location with Geolocation, express your artistic side with Canvas, HTML5's new 2D drawing surface, embed video and audio for native multimedia experiences (without browser plugins), and use offline storage options with Web Storage. This class will introduce cutting edge development techniques likely to be cornerstones in the next wave of web and mobile application development.

Description: This course takes a broad overview of the HR functions necessary for optimal performance, including management practices, staffing and strategic planning, globalization, employee engagement, going digital, and current HR trends. It serves as an intial course for the HR Certificate.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course takes a broad overview of the HR functions necessary for optimal performance, including management practices, staffing and strategic planning, globalization, employee engagement, going digital, and current HR trends. It serves as an intial course for the HR Certificate.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course takes a broad overview of the HR functions necessary for optimal performance, including management practices, staffing and strategic planning, globalization, employee engagement, going digital, and current HR trends. It serves as an intial course for the HR Certificate.

Requirements: HS/GED

Description: This course is an important step in meeting the standards established by US Customs. It covers the harmonized tariff schedule and classification process, valuation of merchandise, special import issues, entry types and procedures, preparation and use of entry documents, the liquidation process, penalties and liquidated damages, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), advanced electronic data-entry processes and all documentation pertaining thereto. Students also analyze the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.

Description: This course is an important step in meeting the standards established by US Customs. It covers the harmonized tariff schedule and classification process, valuation of merchandise, special import issues, entry types and procedures, preparation and use of entry documents, the liquidation process, penalties and liquidated damages, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), advanced electronic data-entry processes and all documentation pertaining thereto. Students also analyze the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.

Description: This course is an important step in meeting the standards established by US Customs. It covers the harmonized tariff schedule and classification process, valuation of merchandise, special import issues, entry types and procedures, preparation and use of entry documents, the liquidation process, penalties and liquidated damages, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), advanced electronic data-entry processes and all documentation pertaining thereto. Students also analyze the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.

Description: As of January 2010, new Incoterms have taken effect. Are you in the trade field and need to brush up on the new terminology and changes? This one-day seminar will review the terms used by buyers and sellers while making trade transactions and review new material that has been added. This seminar would be a great choice for professionals in sales, purchasing, warehousing or logistics, and import/export.

Description: As of January 2010, new Incoterms have taken effect. Are you in the trade field and need to brush up on the new terminology and changes? This one-day seminar will review the terms used by buyers and sellers while making trade transactions and review new material that has been added. This seminar would be a great choice for professionals in sales, purchasing, warehousing or logistics, and import/export.

Description: Learn to prepare tax returns now! Guided by a CPA, you will study deductions, dependents, exclusions, exemptions and cost recovery, learning the laws and regulations needed for the upcoming year. This is a hands-on course designed to teach you how to optimize returns, and withstand audits.

Description: Learn to prepare tax returns now! Guided by a CPA, you will study deductions, dependents, exclusions, exemptions and cost recovery, learning the laws and regulations needed for the upcoming year. This is a hands-on course designed to teach you how to optimize returns, and withstand audits.

Description: The focus of this course is to develop a one-year individual sales plan. The sales plan will include your personal techniques, methods, and schedules for acquiring sales knowledge, prospecting for qualified leads, handling known objections, providing service and follow-up, efficiently allocating time, and managing your territory. This is the Capstone Course Prerequisites: All required courses and 3 electives.

Description: In this hands-on course, participants practice applying the principles of instructional systems design and proven instructional design models to specific training projects. The course will focus on the effective evaluation of training and performance interventions, how to design effective performance-based learning objectives, holistic training program design, and strategies for the use of contemporary technologies to enhance instruction.

Description: Integrated Marketing Communications is designed to ensure that all contacts received by a customer orpotential customer for a product or service are consistent. This concept includes simultaneously marketing through many online and offline marketing channels. Online marketing channels include any interactive marketing campaigns or programs, from search engine optimization and submission to pay-per-click, affiliate, e-mail, and banner advertising. Offline marketing channels such as traditional newspaper, magazine, direct mail, public relations, radio, and television are also integrated.

Description: Integrated Marketing Communications is designed to ensure that all contacts received by a customer orpotential customer for a product or service are consistent. This concept includes simultaneously marketing through many online and offline marketing channels. Online marketing channels include any interactive marketing campaigns or programs, from search engine optimization and submission to pay-per-click, affiliate, e-mail, and banner advertising. Offline marketing channels such as traditional newspaper, magazine, direct mail, public relations, radio, and television are also integrated.

Description: Focus not only on the tools of Integrated Marketing, but the methodology to meet the RIIM and ROI results desired.

Description: Identify the importance of an integrated, coordinated tactical marketing plan and why this is critical to the success of an organization. The tactics (Product, Price, Communications, Distribution, and Social Media Marketing) will be discussed in the context of how each tactic supports the others in the mix, and how the entire mix strengthens the strategic direction, the brand, and competitive sustainability of the organization.

Description: Do you want to improve your TOEFL score? This 20-hour-per-week course provides intensive instruction and practice on the iBT TOEFL exam. Working with an experienced and caring teacher, students develop their English proficiency while building their test-taking strategies and skills. Special emphasis is placed on the independent and integrated tasks of the TOEFL, including reading, listening, writing and speaking. Instruction takes place in both classroom and computer lab settings. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: Do you want to improve your TOEFL score? This 20-hour-per-week course provides intensive instruction and practice on the iBT TOEFL exam. Working with an experienced and caring teacher, students develop their English proficiency while building their test-taking strategies and skills. Special emphasis is placed on the independent and integrated tasks of the TOEFL, including reading, listening, writing and speaking. Instruction takes place in both classroom and computer lab settings. You need to be in levels 5-10 to take this course.

Description: Gain valuable information with an overview of interactive promotions including: e-mail messaging, media buying for interactive advertising, search engine optimization, search engine submission and publicity through lists and blogs.

Description: Enrich your understanding of assets, liabilities, and earnings in this high-level accounting course. Special attention will be paid to preparing documents for external viewing, especially the policies, practices, and procedures that must be correctly followed.

Description: This is a presentation and discussion on current best practices, practical applications and emerging technologies concerning intermodal transport security. Topics covered may include container seals, regulations and applications, security information sharing, infrastructure security, operational threat response, global maritime intelligence integration and container security initiatives update.

Description: Managing change internally can be the critical component to ensuring that an initiative can move forward. In this class, learn key skills necessary to enabling your employees to handle new procedures and policies, to ensure success from productivity, behavior, and emotional standpoints.

Description: This course provides an in-depth examination of the major issues and practical concerns confronting 21st century global logistics. This course will cover regulatory, documentary and operational issues affecting the movement of freight on the ocean, including the structure of the cargo liner industry, vessel types and usage, shore side operations, Intermodalism, the role of the Federal Maritime Commission, service contracts, selecting the right ocean carrier, the role of intermediaries, NVOCC operations and functions, shippers associations, pricing structure and calculation, manifests and cargo documentation and utilizing the Internet as an information resource. Also to be covered are air shipment, specifically the Air Cargo Tariff, IATA, air rates, fees and surcharges, combination carriers, all cargo carriers, all freight consolidators, integrators, motor carriers hauling expedited air freight, airlines and forwarders/consolidators, Waybill, the Warsaw Convention and the shipping and marking of hazardous materials by air.

Description: This course provides an in-depth examination of the major issues and practical concerns confronting 21st century global logistics. This course will cover regulatory, documentary and operational issues affecting the movement of freight on the ocean, including the structure of the cargo liner industry, vessel types and usage, shore side operations, Intermodalism, the role of the Federal Maritime Commission, service contracts, selecting the right ocean carrier, the role of intermediaries, NVOCC operations and functions, shippers associations, pricing structure and calculation, manifests and cargo documentation and utilizing the Internet as an information resource. Also to be covered are air shipment, specifically the Air Cargo Tariff, IATA, air rates, fees and surcharges, combination carriers, all cargo carriers, all freight consolidators, integrators, motor carriers hauling expedited air freight, airlines and forwarders/consolidators, Waybill, the Warsaw Convention and the shipping and marking of hazardous materials by air.

Description: Presenting an overview on the 4 "key topics" of International Marketing as well as an in depth review of how each topic needs to be viewed and utilized. You will be provided with a string foundation to explore the Global Market and take your business to new heights, at any time and any place.

Description: Banking terms and procedures as used in international trade are unique. In this course, the student will learn about drafts or bills of exchange, bills of lading, insurance and commercial invoices. Methods of payment such as cash in advance, open accounts, collection and the various types of letters of credit will also be addressed. Risks, amendments and discrepancies, Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits (500 & 600), Uniform Rules for Collections (URC 522), Bankers Acceptances, Standby Letters, back-to-back Letters of Credit and special-purpose Letters of Credit are also addressed.

Description: This course will provide students with a deeper and broader understanding of security issues and will place students in a better position to lead their efforts in participation, compliance and updating. This course will also cover topics such as the US Container Security Initiative, the US Bioterrorism Act, the World Customs Organization and International Maritime Organization initiatives on Safety of Lives at Sea and OFAC. Also the security initiatives of other countries, such as the UK Terrorism Act of 2000, will be addressed. Students will understand the basics of preparing a compliance manual and will learn how a security program can improve the bottom line.

Description: This course reviews the environmental factors affecting trade, the elements of an international contract, dispute resolution, rates of exchange, pricing terms, negotiation terms and communications, transportation, financing procedures, documentation, insurance, information resources, government regulations and international trade organizations. The course is designed to serve the student who is new to international trade, as well as the student who has limited experience in international trade.

Description: This course reviews the environmental factors affecting trade, the elements of an international contract, dispute resolution, rates of exchange, pricing terms, negotiation terms and communications, transportation, financing procedures, documentation, insurance, information resources, government regulations and international trade organizations. The course is designed to serve the student who is new to international trade, as well as the student who has limited experience in international trade.

Description: This course reviews the environmental factors affecting trade, the elements of an international contract, dispute resolution, rates of exchange, pricing terms, negotiation terms and communications, transportation, financing procedures, documentation, insurance, information resources, government regulations and international trade organizations. The course is designed to serve the student who is new to international trade, as well as the student who has limited experience in international trade.

Description: This course reviews the environmental factors affecting trade, the elements of an international contract, dispute resolution, rates of exchange, pricing terms, negotiation terms and communications, transportation, financing procedures, documentation, insurance, information resources, government regulations and international trade organizations. The course is designed to serve the student who is new to international trade, as well as the student who has limited experience in international trade.

Description: In this course, the student will learn about the process of selecting and implementing the most favorable methods of payment to support global activities. Topics covered will include: establishing financial costs and viability, foreign exchange risk mitigation techniques, most appropriate methods and terms of payment and required documentation, forms and functions of short-term and long-term financing.

Requirements: N/A

Description: In this course, the student will learn about the process of selecting and implementing the most favorable methods of payment to support global activities. Topics covered will include: establishing financial costs and viability, foreign exchange risk mitigation techniques, most appropriate methods and terms of payment and required documentation, forms and functions of short-term and long-term financing.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Must have food Service or Hospitality experience

Description: Financial derivatives, whose valuation depends on a risk factor, will be defined, explored, and valued in this predominantly quantitative course. Binomial and Black Scholes models will be reviewed and applied to different scenarios. You will also learn hedging strategies effective in mitigating risk in this ever-changing market.

Requirements: HS/GED and A+ Tech/Exp

Description: As the most fully featured Relational Database Management System offered by Microsoft, SQL Server As the most fully featured Relational Database Management System offered by Microsoft, SQL Server provides an excellent platform on which to learn querying and basic administration. Learn Transact-SQL, database design, diagramming, and creation, and backup and recovery, all on enterprise quality software within the Windows environment.

Description: As the most fully featured Relational Database Management System offered by Microsoft, SQL Server As the most fully featured Relational Database Management System offered by Microsoft, SQL Server provides an excellent platform on which to learn querying and basic administration. Learn Transact-SQL, database design, diagramming, and creation, and backup and recovery, all on enterprise quality software within the Windows environment.

Description: Identify the steps involved in project planning. You will learn how to manage and organize your projects, tasks and resources more efficiently, use the different views and reports available in MS Project, and sort and filter project information effectively. In this course, you will gain familiarity with terms such as Gantt, PERT chart, task, resource, and critical path. Prerequisite : Some project-management experience. This one-day course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: Personal Computers & Ms Office - An Introduction (ITS0090) or equivalent knowledge. Students enrolling in this course must have mouse and keyboard proficiency navigating the Windows environment.

Description: This class will enable you to effectively investigate, detect, and report fraud, with an emphasis on financial statement fraud. A case-based approach will be used to help you acquire practical techniques for determining fraud, poor accounting practices and questionable ethics.

Description: With this course, you will be introduced to the world, processes, and mindset of investment banking. Topics will include the securities framework and regulations, company and situation analysis, due diligence, the sequence and practicalities of handling transactions from start to completion, and discussion of specific product approaches to client situations. Guest speakers from the banking industry will participate to help bring the subject to life.

Description: This course includes a comprehensive review of a variety of investment vehicles, including valuation techniques applied to portfolio management. Prerequisite: Financial Planning Process & Insurance Planning (CFP0002) Please note: Materials included in tuition fee (Required textbooks, access to study guides, and CFP web site included in tuition).

Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy

Description: This class prepares for the IRS exam-Part 2, and participants will review corporations (both C-corp and S-corp) and partnership taxes in detail by learning tax regulations. Also this class covers topics including trust and exempt organization taxes. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a certified tax professional who is recognized by the IRS and state tax agencies.

Description: Immerse yourself in the romantic and intellectual language of Italian. Engage in chiacchierata (small talk) about such topics as hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Requirements: Industry experience preferred, High School level literacy

Description: Immerse yourself in the romantic and intellectual language of Italian. Engage in chiacchierata (small talk) about such topics as hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Requirements: Prerequisite: EMX 090 or equivalent.

Description: Immerse yourself in the romantic and intellectual language of Italian. Engage in chiacchierata (small talk) about such topics as hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.

Requirements: Recommend High School Diploma or GED

Description: Expand your Italian through simple conversations about weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays and customs. Learn to read and write short passages and ask and answer questions. Build vocabulary will developing grammatical forms in the present and past tenses.

Requirements: Recommend High School Diploma or GED

Description: Expand your Italian through simple conversations about weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays and customs. Learn to read and write short passages and ask and answer questions. Build vocabulary will developing grammatical forms in the present and past tenses.

Requirements: Recommend High School Diploma or GED

Description: Expand your Italian through simple conversations about weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays and customs. Learn to read and write short passages and ask and answer questions. Build vocabulary will developing grammatical forms in the present and past tenses.

Requirements: None

Description: Engage in extended conversation and learn more advanced conjugations in Italian. Get a taste of the arts and acquire an ear for the libretto with an introduction to Italian operas. Read and write descriptions and talk about personal experiences in addition to social relationships, health, regions and the arts.

Requirements: None

Description: Engage in extended conversation and learn more advanced conjugations in Italian. Get a taste of the arts and acquire an ear for the libretto with an introduction to Italian operas. Read and write descriptions and talk about personal experiences in addition to social relationships, health, regions and the arts.

Requirements: None

Description: Engage in extended conversation and learn more advanced conjugations in Italian. Get a taste of the arts and acquire an ear for the libretto with an introduction to Italian operas. Read and write descriptions and talk about personal experiences in addition to social relationships, health, regions and the arts.

Requirements: None