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There’s no way around it: workplace relationships can be complicated. Sometimes, coworkers become close friends with whom you find yourself spending a lot of time outside of the office. Other times, you and a colleague might not be able to get along no matter how hard you try. When you begin to manage people, these situations can be especially tricky as you try to navigate different emotions and descriptions of how events have unfolded.

Real estate is an appealing industry for many reasons: low barriers of entry, a flexible schedule, and enormous sales potential. However, if you want to move up in the industry (and increase your salary along with it), you’ll need to pursue the higher-level education and expertise that top-tier companies and business partners demand in today’s dynamic markets. For several positions, that means earning your Master of Science in Real Estate.

Every year, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) reviews hundreds of universities and schools to examine several aspects of their philosophy, approach, and success in education. AACSB accreditation is reserved for the most prestigious business schools, with fewer than 5 percent of business schools holding this distinction worldwide. The Yeshiva University and the Sy Syms School of Business are honored to join their ranks.

It’s true what they say: Time is money. Whether you regularly encounter time crunches because of multiple projects with the same due date, or you find yourself struggling to fit last-minute meetings and project requests into your normal workload, improving time management techniques at your company can pay off in big ways for everyone involved. Not only does it help you produce better work, but it also makes you a happier, healthier person.

Knowing the net income (NI) of your business is important since it’s a straightforward measure of your company’s profitability. Specifically, it’s important to calculate net income for a company that sells goods or services. A positive NI indicates a successful business (“in the black”), whereas a negative NI means that your expenses are greater than your profits (“in the red”). These expressions are part of accounting history, and they refer to a company’s profitability.

Business across all industries and sectors in the 21st century is driven by sophisticated software, and real estate is no exception. Professionals working in real estate use software to assess risk, strategize investments, monitor key financial data, maintain client relationships, and otherwise plan for success. If you’re considering a career in real estate investment, software proficiency is an essential skill set you should strive to develop.

No matter how large or small a corporation is, the effects of a data breach can be felt in almost every facet of the business. Not only does it deplete your customer’s trust and damage your reputation, but, according to a recent study from Dr. Henry Huang, program director and associate professor of accounting at Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business, you’ll be met with financial penalties that can stall your company’s ability to grow in the future.

Mentorship calls for a certain kind of talented business veteran who understands that sharing the lessons they’ve learned is deeply important to the growth and success of the next generation of managers and leaders. But how do you identify the right person to fill this crucial role in your professional life? And how do you establish a strong mentor-mentee relationship with them?

Owning a business requires constantly monitoring a variety of assets. Some assets wear out over the years and begin losing their value; for example, computers, tools, equipment, vehicles and buildings can depreciate over time and must be repaired or replaced. In order for a business to accurately write off these expenses and file their taxes correctly, you need to calculate their amount of deprecation.

There’s much more to accounting than what meets the eye—after all, it’s the #13 best business job for a reason. Keep reading to find out some of the most frequently asked questions about accounting degrees, including common career paths and how to determine if accounting is right for you.

Pursuing a career as a real estate agent comes with a lot of perks: a flexible schedule, hand-picked client list, and unlimited income potential, to name a few. But making your first deal is one thing; sustaining your business and building a reputable brand is another job within itself.

With the Mitzner MSRE Advisory Board, we’re breaking down the typical barriers between up-and-coming real estate professionals and C-suite executives to help our students share ideas, establish relationships, and receive valuable expert feedback.

There’s a little known secret about a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree: it’s not only for people in traditional business roles or undergraduate students from the business school. Just ask David Weinstein, MBA ‘20; after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, David started his career in real estate as a mortgage broker.

Not all graduate schools are equal, but one of the things they have in common is that they want those who are closest to you to vouch for you when applying to their programs. Requesting letters of recommendation may be familiar to you if you did it for your undergraduate degree, but requesting recommendation letters should take a good deal of thought and planning.

A graduate school resume is not unlike one you’ve submitted for any job you’ve applied to before—but we wouldn’t be writing this guide if it were that simple. When you’re working through your application to a master’s program, you should ensure that you tailor and pitch your resume toward the specific university, program, and opportunities you desire.