Baruch College - CAPS Classes, New York

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, compensation, and the latest updates in labor laws, such as FLSA, FMLA, and more. Those...

This course covers the basic processes of construction estimating, including types of estimates, estimate components, and pricing techniques.  It also will provide participants with the skills for adjusting estimates, making estimates on labor and materials, and more. Individuals in this course will gain an understanding of this component of...

The word "blueprint" makes us think of white line drawings on a deep blue background showing beautiful old buildings, or ships, or historic city plans.  This introductory course visits the development of blueprints within the construction industry, and shows the student what to expect in a contemporary construction drawing set, and how to understand...

New students must take the English as a Second Language placement test before registering for ESL classes. The test takes approximately 2.5 hours and includes: a narrative writing sample, an expository essay, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary questions. Please Note: Classroom location listings are also posted...

Students will study line-by-line lease and discounted cash flow analysis for office, retail, industrial, or multi-family dwellings. This course is a NYS Approved 11.25 Real Estate CE Course. Topics will include leasing assumptions, space absorption and property resale value. Capabilities include rate of return computation and presentation reports....

A safe and supportive environment will be provided for students with little or no previous swimming experience, who will progress at their own pace. Treading water, front and back float, front crawl stroke, beginner back stroke, water entries (feet first and basic dive), underwater swimming and water safety skills will be covered. A swimming cap...

In this fundamental course in Real Estate Finance, learners will acquire an understanding of this specialty.  Covered will be topics including valuation, investments, analysis, and decision-making. Students will be provided with a general understanding of how finance fits in with the larger picture of the economics of Real Estate. Note: Classroom...

This course reviews the history of zoning regulations, and how they impact NYC today.  Issues of particular concern to the various communities will be discussed, including land use regulations, building requirements, and preservation. Green building technology and taxes will also be examined. Note: Classroom location listings are also posted...

This course embarks on a more in-depth study of task analysis, work breakdown structure, critical path, project plan, scheduling, progress tracking and reporting. This is a follow-up to Fundamentals of Project Management (PPM0001).  Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Project Management (PPM0001) Note: Classroom location listings are also posted...

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,...

Focus is placed on the quantitative (problem solving and data sufficiency) and verbal (reading comprehension, critical reasoning and sentence correction) sections of the exam. This course is designed for international students who are applying to MBA programs. This course offers 20 hours per week of intensive GMAT preparation. Students practice with...

Focus is placed on the quantitative (problem solving and data sufficiency) and verbal (reading comprehension, critical reasoning and sentence correction) sections of the exam. This course is designed for international students who are applying to MBA programs. This course offers 20 hours per week of intensive GRE preparation. Students practice with...

This course is an introduction to the field of Sustainable Design, Construction and Development for designers, builders and owners. It explores underlying issues as they impact the built environment, current green building practices, and emerging trends in the field.  The class covers guidelines and rating systems including LEED; government initiatives,...

Because change is inevitable and constant in this new global business environment, managing change is critical. This case-study-based course will prepare managers and business professionals responsible for facilitating or managing change initiatives, identifying key business drivers that typically underlie the need for organizational change. Learn...

From the initial offer through the closing appointment, this course will cover what learners need to know in reference to this most critical of transactions.  Specific topics including title checks, contingencies, and mortgages will be reviewed. Discussions will also include documentation and final arrangements for successful transactions. Note:...