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 managing...

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...

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,...

In this higher-level grammar course, students improve their English fluency and accuracy through engaging activities. Focusing on sophisticated forms such as, gerunds and infinitives, complex sentences types, reduced clauses, and appropriate word selection, students enhance their speaking and writing skills. Activities incorporate a combination of...

This experiential course is intended to help you better understand the theory, processes, and practices of negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision making so that you can be a more effective negotiator in a wide variety of situations. The course methodology is highly participatory and utilizes class discussions and simulations in one-on-one...

Marketing Communications and Media Plan Development The primary goal of a marketing communications plan is to build an integrated program for communicating a companys promotional messages using advertising, PR, direct marketing, sales promotion, etc. Ideally, your plan should outline each of the promotional tools with timelines and cost analysis. ...

Social Media Marketing utilizes the various tools and techniques for building your brand image, retaining customers, and marketing your offerings online through social networking sites.  Learn the latest interactive promotional strategies and tactics. Topics covered include an understanding of social networking, how to connect with and utilize...

This course of study provides an overview of the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates, analyzing jobs, preparing job requisitions, and interviewing, through candidate assessment.  Role plays and other practical, hands-on exercises will be a critical component of this class. Note: Classroom location listings are also posted outside the...

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,...

This course provides students with the communication tools needed to succeed in the areas of finance, accounting and banking. Numbers tell only half the story. 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...

Adobe Illustrator CS6 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...

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....

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...