COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College

Business and Technology Department
BTM263 International Finance
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will focus on principles and practices of financial
activities within international markets. A discussion of letters of
credit, drafts and other banking documents used in foreign commerce
will be included. Foreign exchange rates, financing of international
trade, methods of reducing financial risk and services
provided by an international banker will also be examined.
Prerequisite: BTM260
BTM264 Marketing on the Internet
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will introduce students to the marketing applications
of developing information and communication technologies, especially
the Internet. It will also examine how advanced technologies
affect marketing functions. Consideration will be given to the
development of an organization’s marketing strategies in this
dynamic environment.
Prerequisite: BTM101 or BTM116
BTM265 Consumer Finance
3 credits; 3 hours
This course examines concepts and methods of financial planning
as applied to individuals and households, with attention to organizing
and analyzing financial information, budgeting, acquiring
financial assets, managing credit, planning for taxes, investments,
risk management, retirement and estate planning. Techniques and
tools for identifying and maintaining information needed for personal
financial decision making will be utilized.
Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, SSE103, SSE104
BTN195 Profile and Prospects of Business in
New York City
3 credits; 3 hours
This is an urban study course which examines the status of business
in New York City using various sources of data and field
assignments such as visitations to the New York Stock Exchange,
major business corporations, and various government agencies.
Students will learn how to develop a profile of business in New
York City in terms of employee, type of industry and form of
ownership. Students will also learn about various social responsibility
programs being offered by the business community, and will
examine the many different career opportunities available in the
NYC area.
Prerequisite: MAT095, BTM101 or BTB101
This is a Writing Intensive course.
Homeland Security
BTS101 Introduction to Homeland Security
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will introduce students to the vocabulary and important
components of Homeland Security. The course begins with a
discussion of the importance of the agencies associated with
Homeland Security and their related duties and relationships. Historical
events that impact Homeland Security will be examined,
and state, national, and international laws impacting Homeland
Security will be explored. Examination will be made of the most
critical threats confronting Homeland Security.
Prerequisite: The course is for 975 majors only
BTS102 Intelligence Analysis & Security Management
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will focus on the role of intelligence including collection,
analysis, sharing and dissemination of information between
governments, government entities and between governments and
the private sector. Examination will be conducted on the intelligence
analysis process and its indispensable relationship to the
security management of terrorist attacks and other threats. Discussion
will also cover investigative law enforcement techniques,
including information case management and prosecution.
Prerequisite: BTS101; The course is for 975 majors only.
BTS103 Transportation and Border Control
3 credits; 3 hours
This course provides an in-depth view of modern border and
transportation security. Specific topics include security for seaports,
ships, aircraft, trains, trucks, pipelines, buses, etc. Focus is
on the technology needed to detect terrorists and their weapons.
The course includes discussion on legal, economic, political, and
cultural aspects of the problem.
Prerequisite: BTS101, BTS102; The course is for 975 majors only.
INTERNSHIPS
BTI121 People, Work and Organizations
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
The course focuses on careers in organizations and the progression
of positions that a person will hold during their lifetime. Concentration
is on individual and organizational factors in career
development. Topics include career planning, work socialization,
teamwork, career mobility and stages, mentoring, workforce
diversity, and work/life balance. Students complete career and
interest assessments, research careers, and develop a professional
portfolio demonstrating workplace and academic skills.
Prerequisite: BTM101
Pre-corequisite: BTA111 or BTP101 or BTT101
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