COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College

Business and Technology Department
Emphasis is placed on aircraft types, air routes, personnel, information
systems, federal regulations and safety. Students are also
introduced to methods of analyzing air carrier performance and
forecasting future performance.
Prerequisite: SSE103 or SSE104
Business
BTM101/BTB101 Introduction to Business
3 credits; 3 hours
This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student
with the role of business in our economy, the forms of organization,
and the various business functions such as management, personnel,
marketing and finance. Career opportunities in the
business world are also explored. This course should be taken
prior to any other business courses.
Prerequisite for BTM101: CSE095, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
Prerequisite for BTB101: CSE095, ESL/ESR098
BTM102 Principles of Finance
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is a study of the monetary and credit systems of our
economy and related policies and problems. In addition, the course
addresses itself to the following: 1) commercial and noncommercial
banking institutions and operations; 2) money and banking in
relation to prices, economic growth, and international events.
Prerequisite: MAT095, BTM101 or BTB101
BTM103 Principles of Management
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is an analysis of the role of the manager and functions
of management in an enterprise. Consideration is given to the
interlocking nature of these functions and the principles, which
are the basis for the practice of management. Attention is given to
the impact of the external environment on the development of the
managerial role and on managerial practice.
Prerequisite: BTM101 or BTB101
BTM104 Principles of Marketing
3 credits; 3 hours
This course explores the vital role of marketing in our economy.
The factors of consumer behavior and motivation are covered to
provide an understanding of market planning. The system of distribution
of goods from producer to consumer is discussed by
relating theory to actual case histories.
Prerequisite: BTM101 or BTB101
BTM108 Principles of Real Estate
3 credits; 3 hours
This course covers the social and economic impact of real estate,
the nature and instruments of property rights, various types and
aspects of property ownership, real estate brokerage operations
and discussion of urban planning needs. Successful completion of
the course material is required to take the New York State licensing
examination. Students must obtain broker sponsorship in
order to take the New York State licensing examination for Real
Estate Salesperson.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
BTM110 Business Law I
3 credits; 3 hours
This course begins by introducing students to some basic aspects
of the American legal system, including the courts, tort law and
criminal law. It proceeds to an in-depth exploration of the law of
contracts from their formation to their enforceability in court.
Other topics include employment law, bankruptcy law and legal
problems posed by the computerization of society.
Prerequisite: CSE095, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
BTM111 Business Law II
3 credits; 3 hours
This course introduces the student to the important areas of products
liability, consumer law, secured transactions, partnerships,
corporations, agencies and bailments.
Prerequisite: BTM110
BTM115 Basics of Advertising
3 credits; 3 hours
This course gives a broad overview of advertising, its roles in
marketing, and as a motivational force in society. The nature of
media and their creative and productive functions are discussed as
they are related to advertising programs.
Prerequisite: BTM101 or BTB102
BTM116 Introduction to E-Business
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will provide a basic understanding of the tools, skills,
business concepts, strategic opportunities and social issues that
surround the emergence of electronic commerce on the Internet.
Current practices and opportunities in electronic payments,
electronic retailing, electronic distribution and electronic collaboration
are discussed. Some of the problems surrounding electronic
commerce such as security, intellectual property rights, acceptable
use policies and legal liabilities are included.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
BTM120 Office and Personnel Management
3 credits; 3 hours
This course, designed for Administrative Assistant majors, is an
introduction to the principles and practices of office management
and administration. It will include such topics as the office
environment, employee/employer relations, job analysis, and evaluation,
fundamentals of motivation, the function of procedures
and labor relations and grievances.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
BTM140 Introduction to Credit Management
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the role of commercial
credit and collection in today’s business world. It will
96