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Basics of Business Mathematics

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RBP0501
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-TRB 2009
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 1 (2009-2010)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Martin, Elina
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
52009-08-24 – 2009-12-19Mikko PeltolaEnglish2009-08-14 – 2009-09-20

Learning Outcomes

The student has to master mathematical methods required in tourism and catering, both from the perspective of practical work and of administration.

Contents

Applications of percentage calculation, wages, taxes, loans, pricing, portion calculations and portion cards, currencies. Basics of statistics.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

- Material in Moodle and exercises provided by lecturer.
- Pulkkinen, P., Holopainen, M. Keinänen,K. 2001. Business mathematics. CS. Care & Share.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and individual and group exercises.

Assessment Methods

Completed exercises and written examination. Numeric scale (0-5).


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