Welcome to the Business and Information Systems Department

The mission of the Business and Information Systems Department is to provide a strong, content-specific education for students majoring in business administration, accounting, management, marketing management, computer programming, office administration and technology and medical office assistant work. It provides core courses that help students continue their education at four-year institutions, allowing them to succeed in their chosen vocations.

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Accredited Programs

ACBS Accredited program.    ABA - American Bar Association approved paralegal program

With the exception of the Paralegal and Legal Studies AAS and Certificate programs, all of the Business and Information Systems Department programs have been nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

The Paralegal Program gives the student a broad range of employment opportunities. There is an increasingly wide range of paralegal job opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Law firms, banks, accounting firms, the court system, and national, state and city government agencies all employ Paralegals. The Paralegal Programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Cooperative Work Experience

As part of our curriculum, you will have the opportunity to participate in cooperative work experience programs.

CWE 31

Under the supervision of the Career Development Director, you will be placed in internships designed to provide you with supervised work experience in your major. You must have approval from your academic department to enroll in the CWE course. If you are enrolled in the CWE course you will need to complete 210 internship hours as part of your grade for the CWE course. As an intern, you are expected to fulfill the requirements of your CWE instructors and approved work experience supervisors.

Prerequisites: 30 degree credits (45 credits for Paralegal students) with an overall G.P.A of 2.00 or permission from your academic department.

Contact Us

Chairperson:
Howard Clampman
Office: Meister Hall G19
Phone: 718-289-5590

Deputy Chairperson:
Paul Jaijairam
Office: Meister Hall 321
Phone: 718-289-5501

Department Secretary:
Marisol Rodriguez
Office: Meister Hall G20
718-289-5594

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