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Business and ManagementTools of the tradeBUSINESS and MANAGEMENTDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsCERTIFICATE PROGRAMSMeet the challenges of the ever-changing workplace. Learn the most effective ways to enhance your career and earning potential. Ourfaculty of working executives and professionals provide you with up-to-the-minute information and skills needed for success. Individualclasses may be taken. Students need not be enrolled in a Certificate Program to take any of these courses.Business DevelopmentThis program is designed for peoplestarting or expanding a business andfor employees who wish to sharpentheir business skills. There are severalelective classes to choose from. Allcourses are taught by workingprofessionals.BookkeepingNo previous experience in bookkeepingneeded to enroll. Qualifyyourself for employment as a fullchargebookkeeper.Office Administrative AssistantThere is a high demand for trained andqualified office support personnel.Learn the communication techniquesand get the computer skills you needto not only survive, but thrive in today’smarket.Payroll CertificationThis specialized training courseprepares you to take the CertifiedPayroll Professional CertificationExamination. After earning your CPPCertificate, you become a qualifiedPayroll Professional.Management and Supervisory SkillsAn organization flourishes with greatstaff and management. Acquire theskills you need, using the latestmanagement practices from our staffof working professionals. Come andlearn today, what you will use forsuccess tomorrow.How to EnrollSubmit the following to the QueensCollege Continuing EducationProgram:• A completed Certificate Programapplication, available on the insideback cover of this book• $10 nonrefundable application feeHow to Get Your Certificate• Satisfactorily complete theappropriate courses, bothrequired and elective.• Attend 80% of all class sessions• Maintain a grade average of Cor betterSEMINARS AND WORKSHOPSBusiness OpportunitiesSuccess comes to those who can seeopportunities (where others do not)and act swiftly to make the most ofthem. These courses could open animportant door for you.See page 5.Certified Bookkeeping Exam PrepAfter this course, you can go for yourexam with confidence. This is acomprehensive review of the fivesubject skills covered in the CertifiedBookkeeper exam’s three test areas.Here’s a chance to get your resumemoved to the top of the pile!See page 7.Personal DevelopmentThese individual classes will sharpenspecific skills of the professional at alllevels of experience. If you are anemployee a manager, or anentrepreneur, looking for a change, orreturning to the work force, theseclasses can help focus yourknowledge and further your goals.See page 9.Open HouseCome to the Continuing Education Open House for answers to questionsabout certificate programs, courses, careers and opportunities.Register at the Open House and receive a 5% Discount on your tuition.MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 20096:00 - 8:00 pmStudent Union, 4th Floor4QUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP
BUSINESSDEVELOPMENTCERTIFICATEREQUIRED COURSES• BS-100 How To Start Your Own Business• BS-101 Marketing• BS-102 Legal Aspects of Running a BusinessELECTIVE COURSESChoose one elective:• BS-104 Preparing Business Tax Returns• BS-105 Buying a Business - GetInformed Before You Buy.*• BS-107 Sales Methods/Fundamentals• BS-114 Advertising Principles/Practices*• BS-115 Business Law*• BS-118 Customer Service*• BS-250 Bookkeeping• BS-404 Rules of Employer/EmployeeRelations*• BS-415 Public Speakingfor Business & Beyond• BS-424 Assertiveness Training* Not offered this semester.BS-100, Section MO21-QCHow To Start Your Own BusinessStarting a new business is a thrill. This livelycourse stresses practical techniques,including: sources of capital; legal issues;how to select accountants and otherprofessionals; necessary insurancecoverage; availability of governmentassistance; how to set up your own business;how to develop a business plan; how to getstarted, and how to keep going in a downeconomy. 10 hrs.• Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 19 - November 16$115 • 5 sessions • Donald ShatzBS-101, Section TH21-QCMarketing: The Key toa Successful BusinessMarketing turns a good idea into a profitableventure. (And even established businessesneed an exciting marketing plan.) This handsoncourse shows how to position yourbusiness in the marketplace, to identify andmeet the customers’ demands. 12 hrs.• Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 15 - November 19$230 • 6 sessions • Sye SpenceBS-102, Section TU21-QCLegal Aspects of Running a BusinessLearn about the basic legal issues andconcepts you need to know as a businessowner. Topics: What legal form the businessentity can take, advantages and disadvantagesof the various forms, processand forms, partnership agreements leasing(commercial space, equipment, etc.) buyingconsiderations, employment applications,employee verses independent contractor,intellectual property, handling employeeissues, laws of sales, warranties, repairs andrefunds. Also, how and when to seekprofessional advice. 16 hrs.• Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.October 13 - December 1$235 • 8 sessions • Giovanni Larrea, Esq.BS-104, Section MO21-QCPreparing Business Tax ReturnsUsing real forms, we will cover thepreparation of new business tax returns forfederal, state and city government, withemphasis on maximizing tax advantagesand benefits. Topics: payroll taxes(unemployment, insurance, disability, socialsecurity, rent tax, sales tax), corporation,personal holding corporation, small businesscorporation (NYS and NYC), partnershipsand tax advantages of incorporation. 20 hrs.• Monday, 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.October 19 - December 7$260 • 8 sessions • Fred PearlmanBS-107, Section TH21-QCSales Methods and FundamentalsSelling is more than just luck! Consistentlystrong sales are a result of a skill set thatincludes motivation, effective methods andsolid experience. In this class, we will cover:the psychology of buying and selling, buyermotivation and the sense of value, use of clientfeedback, how to identify opportunities,handling customers and client retention. Allcan benefit, whether you are a beginner,seasoned seller or a group sales force. 12 hrs.• Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.October 15 - November 19$200 • 6 sessions • Stephen YeskoTools of the tradeBUSINESS and MANAGEMENTDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsBS-250, BookkeepingSee description and schedule on p. 7.BS-415, Section TU21-QCPublic Speakingfor Business and BeyondGood public speaking skills give you a solidedge, and they pay off for life! Classes focuson: managing the jitters; guidelines foreffective presentations; speech titles,introductions, openings, transitions, andclosings; the use of humor and quotations;visual aids and props; positive body language;conducting a question and answer session;and public speaking Do’s and Don’ts. 18 hrs.• Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 13 - December 8$260 • 9 sessions • Denise MillerALSO OF INTERESTNEW!BS-434, Section MO11-QCMonetize Your Business: ForEntrepreneur Moms, Helping You ToFocus on Generating RevenueWorkshop designed for mom-entrepreneurswho already know the basics of starting abusiness, but need help monetizing theirideas. During the 4-session workshop you willlearn to identify the value of your businessadvantage, focus on revenue generatingactivities, and being frugal. 8 hrs.• Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonOctober 5 - November 2$85 • 4 sessions • Vera BabayevaBS-427, Section TH21-QCCritical Thinking in the WorkplaceCritical thinking is crucial to making gooddecisions. Learn a systematic approach thatcan help you make clear your thoughts,prevent one from jumping to conclusionsbefore you have had the opportunity to askthe right questions. Learn to consider all ofthe options when solving problems or makingdecisions. 3 hrs.• Thursday, 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.October 15$45 • 1 session • Gaspare ScaturroBusiness and Management*REGISTER EARLY*QUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP5
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