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