Careers in Business



Job Outlook: Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 25% 2019 to 2029 in the United States1 and 29.90% in the NYC area between 2016 to 20262. As technology advances and companies seek to gain an edge on the competition, individuals who can turn data into valuable information to drive business decisions.
 

Source: 1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Operations Research Analyst. 2NYS Department of Labor Long-term Occupational Employment Statistics, Operations Research Analyst

Employment Statistics:
2020 NYC Region Median Salary: $100,950
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Available Training - Certified Business Data Analytics (CBDA) Prep Course

This course will teach students to collect, analyze and report data to help in business decision-making and strategy. Students will also be prepared to sit for the IIBA’s CBDA exam.
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Job Outlook: The employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow in the United States by 4% from 2019 to 20291 and 16.2% in the NYC area by 20262. In general, the employment growth of accountants and auditors is expected to be closely tied to the health of the overall economy. As the economy grows, these workers will continue to be needed to prepare and examine organizational financial records.

Source: 1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors
2NYS Department of Labor Long-term Occupational Employment Statistics, Accountants and Auditors

Employment Statistics:
2020 NYC Region Median Salary: $97,750
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Available Training - Certified Internal Auditor

This course begins with an overview of internal auditing and the standards for the profession as set by the IIA. You will learn how to gather, analyze and repot data; identify potential risks due to fraudulent activities; and implement organizational changes to guard against risk. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for and pass that section of the Certified Internal Auditor Examination.
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Job Outlook: Employment of personal financial advisors is the US projected to grow 4% from 2019 to 20291 and 18.2% in NYC from 2016 - 20262. Within the field advisors could be specialists in a number of different areas of personal financial matters including planning for retirement, lending, paying for college and repairing bad credit.
 

Source: 1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Personal Financial Adivsors
2NYS Department of Labor Long-term Occupational Employment Statistics, Credit Counselors

Employment Statistics:
2020 NYC Region Median Salary: $65,350
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Available Training - Certified Credit Counselor

In this course, you will learn tools to counsel clients on managing their credit and resolving debt. You will also learn some variables that lead to poor credit. This course is a good foundation for anyone hoping to become a mortgage counselor, student loan advisor, or life coach.
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Job Outlook: The employment of tax professionals is projected to grow in the US by 5.6% by 2028 and 16.8% in the NYC area1. Although it is true that more individuals are using software to prepare their own tax returns rather than going to a CPA or tax preparer, as tax laws change with new presidential administration consumers may once again rely on professionals who are up-to-date with the latest changes.
Source: 1NYS Department of Labor Long-term Occupational Employment Statistics, Tax Preparers
Employment Statistics:
2020 NYC Region Median Salary: $76,350
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Available Training - Comprehensive Tax Prep

Learn to prepare common tax returns for most individual and small businesses. First, you will get tips on interviewing the client to determine filing status, income sources, and possible exemptions, deductions and credits they may be eligible including depreciation, business expenses, education credits as well as how to handle income from rental properties and farming activities. Next, you will learn filing options and how to amend returns. Finally, you will learn the essentials to building your own business.
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