Basics of Mathematics and Excel (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Week 1: Basic use of Excel and Percentages
Week 2: Percentage calculations applied to hospitality industry
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: Interest calculations and 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 and virtual 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 11.10.2021, 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.

Learning assignments

Individual assignments will be given during the lessons.

Assessment methods

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