Chair

Professor Lucas Bernard
Namm Building, room N-1012
Phone: 718-260-5773

Description

The City Tech Business Department is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, accessible education that prepares students for successful careers across various business sectors. Our mission is to offer innovative and flexible degree programs that address the evolving demands of the business world.

With degrees in Accounting, Marketing Management and Sales, the Business and Technology of Fashion, and Ophthalmic Dispensing, our department equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in these dynamic fields. Additionally, our Business minor for non-majors empowers students across disciplines with essential business acumen, enriching their professional capabilities.

Guided by experienced faculty and real-world applications, we strive to cultivate critical thinking, ethical leadership, and career-readiness, ensuring our graduates are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the global marketplace.

Degree Programs

The associate in applied science in program equips students with essential financial and managerial skills.

• Prepares students for entry-level accounting positions

• Covers financial accounting, managerial accounting, and business law

• Develops skills in financial reporting, tax preparation, and budgeting

• Equips students for roles in bookkeeping, payroll, and auditing

The associate in applied science in program prepares graduates to lead in today’s competitive market

• Focuses on essential marketing strategies and sales techniques

• Covers market research, advertising, digital marketing, and consumer behavior

• Develops practical skills for promoting products and services in various industries

• Prepares students for careers in sales, retail management, and marketing coordination

The associate in applied science in program prepares graduates to become licensed ophthalmic dispensers who provide visual examinations and measurement for corrective vision with glasses or contact lenses. They work alongside optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide comprehensive eye care.

• Prepares graduates for the licensing examination to become an ophthalmic dispenser

• Imparts skills in fitting and dispensing eyewear

• Teaches optical anatomy, eye care, and frame styling

• Prepares students for work as opticianry professionals, ensuring proper vision correction

The associate in science is program and bachelor of science in program blend creativity with business acumen, offering students a unique insight into the fashion industry’s evolving landscape. At the bachelor’s level, the Business and Technology of Fashion program deepens students' understanding of the fashion industry, combining technical training with business strategy.

• Combines business principles with the technical aspects of fashion

• Includes courses in fashion marketing, merchandising, and fashion technology

• Prepares students for roles in fashion design, production management, and retail

• The bachelor of science expands on the associate program with advanced business strategies for the fashion industry

  • Covers fashion technology, global supply chains, and fashion entrepreneurship

  • Prepares students for leadership roles in fashion management, design, and e- commerce

 The academic minor in program allows students in other majors to  gain critical business knowledge applicable across industries. The department’s expert faculty and hands-on learning opportunities, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to thrive in the global marketplace.

• Provides essential business knowledge for students from other disciplines

• Covers key areas like finance, marketing, accounting, macroeconomics, and law

• Enriches career prospects by adding a business foundation to any field of study

Advisory Commission, Ophthalmic Dispensing