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Basics of Business Mathematics

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RHP0501
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-MR 2008
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 1 (2008-2009)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Peltola, Mikko
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
72008-08-25 – 2008-12-20Mikko PeltolaFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-09-07
82009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Mikko PeltolaFinnish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11

Learning Outcomes

The student masters central mathematical methods required in practical tasks and managerial tasks within tourism and catering. The student knows the basics of most central descriptive, quantitative methods needed in research. The student can use SPSS to handle and descriptively analyze statistical data.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Accepted level test or passed brush up -course in mathematics.

Contents

Applications of percentage calculation, wage calculations, loan and interest, portion calculations applying loss of weight and cooking loss, basics of value added taxation, basics of pricing, currency calculations. Basics of statistics and basics of statistical data analysis using SPSS.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material and exercises in Moodle provided by lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and individual and group exercises

Assessment Methods

Written examination. Statistics assignment. Portion cards and menu pricing for the assignment in restaurant services and food production. Numeric scale (0-5).


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