Basics of Mathematics & Excel (3 cr)

Code: TOO1RZ004-3003

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 12.08.2019 - 23.08.2019; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 19.08.2019 - 11.10.2019; Implementation has ended.

ECTS Credits: 3 cr

Campus: Haaga Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 40

Degree programmes: HOTEM Degree Programme in Hospitality, Tourism and Experience Management

Teachers: Pekka Heikkilä

Groups: EXCH
EXCH Exchange students

Course: TOO1RZ004

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Week 1: Pre-test for students who have already the desired skills of the course.
Week 2: Basic use of Excel and Percentages
Week 3: Change of Prices, Budgeting, VAT, Pricing
Week 4: More percentage applications, Key Performance Indicators of Hospitality Industry
Week 5: Statistical functions, Editing
Week 6: Interest calculations
Week 7: Repeat
Week 8: Exam

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Strong focus on the mathematical skills needed by managers, as well as the mathematical and technical skills needed to implement them effectively.
Focus on how to become competent user of Excel.

Assessing one’s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Materials

Materials in Moodle provided by the teacher

Teaching methods and instruction

Teaching is based on contact lessons and individual working by Excel. Strong focus on the mathematical skills needed by managers, as well as the mathematical and technical skills needed to implement them effectively. Focus on how to become competent user of Excel.

Working life connections

Applications are taken from hospitality industry. Skills learned are applicable by managers in any organization.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam on 8.10.2019, re-exam possibilities: following two re-exam dates

Internationality

International reporting standards of the hospitality industry are applied in assignments.

Completion alternatives

Students can show desired skills of this course by making the pre-test in week 1.

Learning assignments

Individual assignments will be given during the lessons.

Assessment methods

Participation in classroom teaching (at least 80% attendance)
Examinations 100%