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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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