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Profitability Calculations

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RHA0601
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: R-HR 2007V
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 2 (2008-2009)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Lehtimäki, Harri
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
52008-08-25 – 2009-03-07Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
62008-10-27 – 2009-05-02Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to draw up contribution and gross margin calculations for different situations, to estimate proftability and efficiency and make pricing calculations for products and services. The students demonstrates economic thinking.

Student's Workload

Lectures, exercises and test 39 h, preparing for the test 10 h, autonomous studies 40 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

Getting familiar with management accounting, cost definitions, contribution margin calculations, break-even point analysis, safety margin, standard costing, pricing calculations, value added tax in profitability calculations, pricing of travel packages

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Selander, Kai - Valli, Vuokko uusin painos. Hinnoittelu ja kannattavuus matkailu- ja ravitsemisalalla. Helsinki. WSOY Oppimateriaalit Oy.
- Handouts.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, independent study.

Assessment Criteria

5 the student can give reasons for solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert. He can recognise development needs in the field.
3 the student can utilize essential conseps in a single assignments and understand the theories on which the assignments are based. He recognised the area of expertise in his/her field.
1 the student recognises and understands the essential theories, principles and methods. He recognises the area of expertise in his/her field.

Assessment Methods

Examination, active course participation. Assessment on numeric scale 0-5. The written test forms the final grade. The final grade rounds 4,25 ->5 etc.


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