Basics of Profitable BusinessLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: IH00BK67
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Hanna Kemppainen
Learning objectives
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Utilize Excel as a tool for calculations and basic reporting.
- Describe the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics and their significance as a part of a company's business operations.
- Perform calculation tasks relevant to the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Interpret the income statement and balance sheet of a typical small to medium-sized enterprise.
Content
- Using Excel for planning, calculation, and reporting.
- Review of percentage calculations.
- Financial data literacy.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management for Immigrants
Teachers
- Jenni Pitkänen
Student groups
-
IH24SPBachelor Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management for Immigrants
Teaching methods
The course completion requires:
- participation to theory and tutorial lessons
- independent learning and information searching
- course exam
- completion of given learning assignments
Teaching methods:
The primary teaching language is English. Essential vocabulary and phrases relevant to the course topic are also going to be learned in Finnish.
Assessment methods:
- individual and group assignments
- exam
Alternative implementation methods
RPL (Recognition of prior learning) or Studification.
Student workload
The course is worth 5 credit units, which means a student works approximately 135 hours on the course. The 135 hours consist of
- lessons approx. 28 hours
- independent learning approx. 61 hours
- assignments and exam approx. 46 hours
Materials
The course material will be available in Savonia Moodle -learning environment.
Further information
It is an expectation that a student has access to Microsoft Excel -desktop application in their computer. Savonia provides licence to office application to its students, more information can be found from Reppu: https://amksavonia.sharepoint.com/sites/reppu-en-digi-guides/SitePages/Microsoft-365-en.aspx