Continuing Education

Business and Finance

Business Bookkeeping

The knowledge and skills needed for those aspiring to become fullcharge bookkeepers are provided in this program. Opportunities for employment are available in a variety of organizations and businesses. Students may complete certificate program and complete an application or enroll in individual courses.

Program certification: In order to receive a program certificate, students must complete a program application ($25), successfully complete all course requirements listed at the time of applying, and submit a certificate request form ($4). Click here to download application and certificate request form

Certificate Program Required Courses:
Bookkeeping I CFM 38
Bookkeeping II CFM 37
Introduction to Individual and Business Taxation CFM 46
Applications in Accounting Using QuickBooks CFM 39

Recommended:
Effective Business Communication: Writing/Oral Skills CBS 28

IRS Enrolled Agent Preparation Program

An Enrolled Agent is a tax professional who has earned the privilege of representing tax payers before the Internal Revenue Service. Enrolled Agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants, are unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, which types of tax matters they can handle and which IRS offices they can practice before.

The program fulfills the educational requirements of the Internal Revenue Service to sit for the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) which is a three-part examination. Those who pass both the examinations and the background check are then Enrolled Agents.

Certificate Program Required Course:
IRS Enrolled Agent Preparation, Part 1: ENR 100/1
IRS Enrolled Agent Preparation, Part 2: ENR 100/2

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Starting your own business is a major decision, but one that can be very rewarding. The Lehman College Entrepreneurship program offers you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and acquire the skills to successfully start a new business or enhance an existing venture. Learn how to write your business plan. Find out how to access capital. Lehman’s program will help you understand how to manage your business and navigate today’s challenging economy. Experienced professionals guide you through the legal, financial, and day-to-day aspects of being a successful business owner.

Lehman’s carefully designed coursework takes you step-by-step through the entire process. Lehman can help you build the foundation for a new business venture and continue to work with you to help it grow. Only Lehman College can offer you the comprehensive program you need to reach your goals!

The Lehman College Entrepreneurship program allows you to earn a certificate or take individual courses to learn from practitioners what it takes to be a succcessful entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm at CUNY on the Concourse (COTC).

Certificate Program Required Courses:: $220
Starting Your Own Business SBD 75
Financing Your Small Business SBD 76
Marketing & Advertising Your Small Business SBD 83
Tax Essentials for Small Business CFM 54

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Program certification:

In order to receive a program certificate, students must complete a program application ($25), successfully complete all course requirements listed at the time of applying, and submit a certificate request form ($4). Click here to download application and certificate request form.

Certified Financial Planner/Personal Financial Planning

The Certificate Program in Personal Financial Planning (PFP) presents techniques to formulate and execute comprehensive financial plans that assist clients in accumulating, conserving and transferring personal wealth.

Requirements for CFP® Certification:
Students who successfully complete the program may apply for the CFP® certification exam. In addition, passing the CFP® Certification Examination plus fulfilling experience, undergraduate degree, and ethics requirements can lead to certification by CFP board, granting the individual the right to use the CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® certification marks. Detailed requirements for CFP certification can be found at www.CFP.net.

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Prerequisites: 60 college credits required; completed bachelor’s degree preferred; functional knowledge of financial analysis techniques and a basic understanding of economics. Program certification: In order to receive a program certificate, students must complete a program application ($25), successfully complete all course requirements listed at the time of applying, and submit a certificate request form ($4). Click here to download application, certificate request form and for more information.

Certificate Program Required Courses:
Introduction to Financial Planning PFP60
Risk Management PFP61
Tax Planning and Management PFP63
Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits PFP64 offered fall 2013
Investments PFP62
Estate Planning PFP65 offered fall 2013
Financial Plan Development Course (online) PFP66

Wedding and Event Planner Certification

WPC 01/$945* (10 sessions) COTC

The Wedding and Event Planning Certification course includes planning, coordinating, and directing weddings, as well as a study of the business structure, documentation information, contracts, how to work with vendors, marketing, and how to work with prospective brides and grooms. *Fee includes textbook, online access in additon to classroom instruction, testing and national certification from the Wedding Planning Institute. Students interested in establishing their own businesses will be able to take advantage of Lehman’s wraparound business services and advisement at no cost. NO DISCOUNTS APPLY TO THIS COURSE.
Sec SP: Wed 6-9:30 pm Mar 13-May 22
Sec SU: Tues 6-9:30 pm Jun 4-Aug 6

Beauty Techniques & the New Revolution on Hairstyling & Haircutting/Skin Care/Make-up/Manicure & Esthetics

This program is taught by Charito Cisneros, a Cosmetologist Professor for 32 years and the Founder/President of the New York Hispanic Cosmetology & Beauty Chamber of Commerce. She is also a leader in
the Hispanic community, and hosts her own television program. She has also appeared on various shows including Telemundo, Radio “La Mega” and Univision. All classes are held at CUNY on the Concourse (COTC), 2501 Grand Concourse, 3rd fl oor, Bronx, NY 10468.

Students may register for individual classes or complete the program. Register for all 6 classes at once and save $50!

NOTE: These courses are conducted in Spanish. English language courses are available. Call 718-960-8512 for more information.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES:
Haircutting & Hairstyling for Special Occasions 1 BIC 11/1
Haircutting & Hairstyling for Special Occasions 2 BCS11/2
Skin Care BIC 12/1
Make-Up for the Stage BIC 12/2
Manicure & Artifi cial Nails BIC 13

Introduction to International Trade/Import and Export Business

ITR 01/$79 COTC (4 sessions)
Sec SP: Tue 6:30-8:30 pm May 7-28
Sec SU: Tue 6:30-8:30 pm Jun 4-25

This comprehensive course covers the primary topics required for those seeking the Certified Global Business Professional Certification granted by NASBITE (North American Small Business International Trade Educators) such as:

▪ How to identify cultural, economic, political and social influences in the international business arena.
▪ Basic concepts of multinational financial management and the impact of foreign exchange on cash flow.
▪ Legal, political, and economic frameworks of international markets, including the euro and euro currencies markets.
▪ Key issues of international banking operations.
▪ Central concepts in U.S. regulation of imports and exports.
▪ Cross-cultural issues and key factors in import/export businesses.

Students interested in establishing their own businesses can take advantage of Lehman’s free wraparound business services and advisement.

Courses

IRS Registered Tax Preparer Exam Prep

This new course prepares you for the competency exam covering wages and non-business returns required by the IRS. Approved for IRS
Continuing Education credits.
IRS01/$355 (Includes certificate) (10 sessions) COTC
Sec. SP Mon 6-9 pm Apr 22-Jul 1 (10 sessions)
Sec. SU Wed 6-9 pm Jun 26-Aug 28 (10 sessions)

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Individual Taxation and Ethics
ENR 100/1/$500 (16 sessions) LEHC
Sec SP Tue/Thu 7-9:35 pm Apr 16-Jun 6

Business Taxation
ENR 100/2/$450 (14 sessions) LEHC
Sec SU Tue/Thu 7-9:35 pm Jul 9-Aug 22

Notary Public Exam Preparation
NTP 10/$95 LEHC (1 session includes 30 minute break) LEHC
Sec SP2: Sat 9:30 am-3:30 pm May 4
Sec SU: Sat 9:30 am-3:30 pm Jun 22

Financial Plan Development Course (online)
PFP 66/$725

The course consists of both online, self-paced study combined with live online instruction. Students will learn how to prepare and present a financial plan using financial planning software and multiple approaches to identifying and planning for a client’s goals and risks, applying the CFP® Board’s Practice Standards. This course is a requirement for the Financial Planner certificate program and part of the CFP Board’s education requirement. This course is offered in conjunction with Dalton Education. To register for the course go to http://www.thedaltonreview.com and choose Lehman-CUNY from the drop down menu or call (877)426-2373.

 

 

 

 

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