Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY

The accounting program is designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in accounting, business and liberal arts. Accounting is called “the language of business” as all businesses use accounting to run their enterprises and report their financial performance.

Companies and Businesses are moving to QuickBooks Online (QBO).  The desktop version is being phased out. Learn this new online version while learning basic accounting principles with Professor Clive Nair from BMCC’s accounting department. This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts of accounting techniques needed to fully utilize QuickBooks for bookkeeping and accounting purposes. It covers, cash and accrual-based accounting transactions, chart of accounts, different types of business entities, financial report preparation and use of journals and ledgers for double entry accounting. The course integrates hands-on usage of QuickBooks with course bookkeeping lectures, to help students gain a full understanding of the material.

Business Management is a course of study leading to an A.A.S. degree. The coursework includes both general requirements (liberal arts courses) as well as curriculum requirements (business courses). In addition, each student takes elective courses in one of five areas of study.

The Child Care/Early Childhood Education Program provides a core of Liberal Arts courses as well as specialized courses in child care and early childhood education. The program offers two career areas of study: Infant Toddler and Pre-School/Early Elementary. Coursework in each ECE major includes a progression of ECE courses that cover a wide range of knowledge and skills needed to prepare students to become assistant teachers in childcare, Head Start, nursery and pre-kindergarten programs, and public and private elementary schools.

The Associate in Arts degree in Children and Youth Studies offers a holistic and comprehensive perspective on children and young people. The program also provides a diversity of career opportunities that are available for working with or for children.

In the Criminal Justice program you will find yourself in an academically stimulating environment, surrounded by highly committed and trained faculty. You will have guaranteed access to quality, yet affordable, college education at the heart of downtown Manhattan.

There is a dynamic Criminal Justice Student Club that meets weekly and holds numerous events, such as Criminal Justice speaker series, a moot court, and related field trips across New York City. Finally we have an annual Career Information Fair for Criminal Justice students, and a comprehensive list of career planning services through the Career Development Center.

The Paramedic Program, administered by the Allied Health Sciences Department provides the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to function in advanced pre-hospital care. The curriculum follows the guidelines established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), as well as those of the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

The Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) in Computer Information Systems focuses on the application of computers in a business environment with an emphasis on the analysis and design of business information systems. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates can either enter the workforce in entry-level positions or transfer to senior colleges, including New York City College of Technology and CUNY School of Professional Studies, to continue their undergraduate education.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Computer Science provides students with an understanding of the theory that underlies the existence, organization and applications of computers. This program equips students to continue their education in the computer science field or to enter the workforce.

This module is an introduction to telecommunications networks. It covers the fundamentals of networking concepts, such as networking media, topology, switching, and management. It will also include an introduction to Open System Interface (OSI) layered organization and the functionality of each layer. Additionally, this module provides a comprehensive introduction of network security, its use and implementation. Students will be introduced to general security, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational/organizational security and physical security. Students will gain practical skills and learn techniques of detecting and correcting security vulnerabilities. Students are expected to complete several assignments preparing for CompTIA Security+ professional IT certification.

The Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) in Computer Network Technology prepares students to operate sophisticated, state-ofthe-art computer equipment. Students are also given in-depth instruction in JCL, telecommunications networks, and operating systems concepts. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates can choose to enter the workforce in entry-level positions or transfer to senior colleges, including New York City College of Technology’s B. Tech program in Computer Systems or Mercy College’s B.S. in Cybersecurity.

Engineers are problem solvers. A high-rise developer needs beams with higher tensile strength, to improve earthquake safety. A heart surgeon calls for more efficient transplant valves and consumers demand better mileage —lighter cars — but won’t compromise crash safety.To resolve the problem at the heart of these scenarios, engineers become innovators, communicators — in graphic and other media — and listeners.

The Department of Science offers an A.S. degree program in Engineering Science. The program provides you with the basic education necessary to enter the third year of an engineering major. Its objectives are to offer a curriculum that meets the needs and interests of engineering oriented students enrolled at the College; to include in this curriculum the basic science and mathematics of the first years of an engineering education; and to prepare students to successfully pursue their education in the upper division of engineering programs which lead to careers for chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical, computer and other engineering specializations. The curriculum includes courses in the physical sciences, computer methods and mathematics, as well as the liberal arts courses required in engineering programs.

The Health Informatics Certificate Program, administered by the Allied Health Sciences Department, equips students with the competencies to use manual or computerized health information systems that collect data for analyzation, interpretation and dissemination to physicians, patients, public/private agencies, and other health care facilities. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, students receive a certificate in Health Informatics.

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is a two-year, 5-semester 67-credit course of study offered through the Allied Health Sciences department at BMCC. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Students who successfully complete the program obtain an associate of applied science (AAS) degree and are eligible for certification as a registered health information technician (RHIT) via an examination.

The Respiratory Therapy Program will provide you with the necessary skills and experience to become competent respiratory therapists. You will receive specialized training in the clinical care of patients with cardio-respiratory problems. See the Respiratory Therapy Student Handbook for more information about the program.

Upon completing the requirements listed below, students receive the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and are eligible to take the Certification and Registry Examinations given by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.

The Video Arts and Technology Program provides a dynamic education in video, audio and television production. The program prepares students for positions in the entertainment industry, electronic journalism, audiovisual production companies, broadcast and cable networks, and corporate communications departments. It combines extensive hands-on experience with theoretical coursework in a comprehensive academic program.

VAT students work in a digital environment in BMCC’s state of the art television studios, audio studio, and postproduction laboratories. Students learn the entire process for creating professional video and audio programs from writing a script and creating a budget, to shooting a scene and editing a final cut. All VAT students do an internship at a professional media facility.