Business MathematicsLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 4A00HB33
Credits
3 op
Objectives
The aim of the study module is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of business mathematics.
Upon completing the study module, the student will:
• be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics
• understand the significance of taxation in business operations
• be able to calculate gross profit margin and profitability
• be able to interpret indices and their impacts on the economy
• understand the significance of currencies in international trade
• be able to perform simple interest calculations and compound interest calculations.
Content
• Percentage calculation
• Taxation
• Gross profit margin and profitability
• Indices
• Currencies
• Simple interest calculation
• Compound interest
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student
• can perform basic percentage calculations
• can make simple currency conversions and identify common currencies
• is familiar with basic concepts such as gross profit margin and profitability
• can calculate simple interest rates and identify the principles of basic compound interest calculations
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Student
• masters various applications of percentage calculation
• is familiar with the basic principles of taxation and can calculate the amount of tax in simple situations
• can apply gross profit margin and profitability in practical business situations.
• can calculate and interpret index numbers in different contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
• demonstrates a profound understanding of percentage calculation and can apply it in more complex situations
• is capable of analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations and can calculate taxes in more complex situations
• shows strong proficiency in the concepts of gross profit margin and profitability and can apply them to realistic business situations
• demonstrates a deep understanding of the use of index numbers and can use them flexibly in various situations
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 07.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Outi Tuisku
Person in charge
Outi Tuisku
Groups
-
25TIKO1
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the study module is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of business mathematics.
Upon completing the study module, the student will:
• be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics
• understand the significance of taxation in business operations
• be able to calculate gross profit margin and profitability
• be able to interpret indices and their impacts on the economy
• understand the significance of currencies in international trade
• be able to perform simple interest calculations and compound interest calculations.
Content (course unit)
• Percentage calculation
• Taxation
• Gross profit margin and profitability
• Indices
• Currencies
• Simple interest calculation
• Compound interest
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can perform basic percentage calculations
• can make simple currency conversions and identify common currencies
• is familiar with basic concepts such as gross profit margin and profitability
• can calculate simple interest rates and identify the principles of basic compound interest calculations
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• masters various applications of percentage calculation
• is familiar with the basic principles of taxation and can calculate the amount of tax in simple situations
• can apply gross profit margin and profitability in practical business situations.
• can calculate and interpret index numbers in different contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• demonstrates a profound understanding of percentage calculation and can apply it in more complex situations
• is capable of analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations and can calculate taxes in more complex situations
• shows strong proficiency in the concepts of gross profit margin and profitability and can apply them to realistic business situations
• demonstrates a deep understanding of the use of index numbers and can use them flexibly in various situations
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 07.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Outi Tuisku
Person in charge
Outi Tuisku
Groups
-
25TIKO2
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the study module is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of business mathematics.
Upon completing the study module, the student will:
• be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics
• understand the significance of taxation in business operations
• be able to calculate gross profit margin and profitability
• be able to interpret indices and their impacts on the economy
• understand the significance of currencies in international trade
• be able to perform simple interest calculations and compound interest calculations.
Content (course unit)
• Percentage calculation
• Taxation
• Gross profit margin and profitability
• Indices
• Currencies
• Simple interest calculation
• Compound interest
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can perform basic percentage calculations
• can make simple currency conversions and identify common currencies
• is familiar with basic concepts such as gross profit margin and profitability
• can calculate simple interest rates and identify the principles of basic compound interest calculations
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• masters various applications of percentage calculation
• is familiar with the basic principles of taxation and can calculate the amount of tax in simple situations
• can apply gross profit margin and profitability in practical business situations.
• can calculate and interpret index numbers in different contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• demonstrates a profound understanding of percentage calculation and can apply it in more complex situations
• is capable of analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations and can calculate taxes in more complex situations
• shows strong proficiency in the concepts of gross profit margin and profitability and can apply them to realistic business situations
• demonstrates a deep understanding of the use of index numbers and can use them flexibly in various situations
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 07.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Outi Tuisku
Person in charge
Outi Tuisku
Groups
-
25TIKO3
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the study module is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of business mathematics.
Upon completing the study module, the student will:
• be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics
• understand the significance of taxation in business operations
• be able to calculate gross profit margin and profitability
• be able to interpret indices and their impacts on the economy
• understand the significance of currencies in international trade
• be able to perform simple interest calculations and compound interest calculations.
Content (course unit)
• Percentage calculation
• Taxation
• Gross profit margin and profitability
• Indices
• Currencies
• Simple interest calculation
• Compound interest
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can perform basic percentage calculations
• can make simple currency conversions and identify common currencies
• is familiar with basic concepts such as gross profit margin and profitability
• can calculate simple interest rates and identify the principles of basic compound interest calculations
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• masters various applications of percentage calculation
• is familiar with the basic principles of taxation and can calculate the amount of tax in simple situations
• can apply gross profit margin and profitability in practical business situations.
• can calculate and interpret index numbers in different contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• demonstrates a profound understanding of percentage calculation and can apply it in more complex situations
• is capable of analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations and can calculate taxes in more complex situations
• shows strong proficiency in the concepts of gross profit margin and profitability and can apply them to realistic business situations
• demonstrates a deep understanding of the use of index numbers and can use them flexibly in various situations
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Outi Tuisku
Groups
-
24TIKO1
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the study module is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of business mathematics.
Upon completing the study module, the student will:
• be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics
• understand the significance of taxation in business operations
• be able to calculate gross profit margin and profitability
• be able to interpret indices and their impacts on the economy
• understand the significance of currencies in international trade
• be able to perform simple interest calculations and compound interest calculations.
Content (course unit)
• Percentage calculation
• Taxation
• Gross profit margin and profitability
• Indices
• Currencies
• Simple interest calculation
• Compound interest
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can perform basic percentage calculations
• can make simple currency conversions and identify common currencies
• is familiar with basic concepts such as gross profit margin and profitability
• can calculate simple interest rates and identify the principles of basic compound interest calculations
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• masters various applications of percentage calculation
• is familiar with the basic principles of taxation and can calculate the amount of tax in simple situations
• can apply gross profit margin and profitability in practical business situations.
• can calculate and interpret index numbers in different contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• demonstrates a profound understanding of percentage calculation and can apply it in more complex situations
• is capable of analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations and can calculate taxes in more complex situations
• shows strong proficiency in the concepts of gross profit margin and profitability and can apply them to realistic business situations
• demonstrates a deep understanding of the use of index numbers and can use them flexibly in various situations
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching, home work, and exam.
Student workload
3 * 27 h = 81 h
Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Outi Tuisku
Person in charge
Outi Tuisku
Groups
-
24TIKO2
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the study module is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of business mathematics.
Upon completing the study module, the student will:
• be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics
• understand the significance of taxation in business operations
• be able to calculate gross profit margin and profitability
• be able to interpret indices and their impacts on the economy
• understand the significance of currencies in international trade
• be able to perform simple interest calculations and compound interest calculations.
Content (course unit)
• Percentage calculation
• Taxation
• Gross profit margin and profitability
• Indices
• Currencies
• Simple interest calculation
• Compound interest
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can perform basic percentage calculations
• can make simple currency conversions and identify common currencies
• is familiar with basic concepts such as gross profit margin and profitability
• can calculate simple interest rates and identify the principles of basic compound interest calculations
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• masters various applications of percentage calculation
• is familiar with the basic principles of taxation and can calculate the amount of tax in simple situations
• can apply gross profit margin and profitability in practical business situations.
• can calculate and interpret index numbers in different contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• demonstrates a profound understanding of percentage calculation and can apply it in more complex situations
• is capable of analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations and can calculate taxes in more complex situations
• shows strong proficiency in the concepts of gross profit margin and profitability and can apply them to realistic business situations
• demonstrates a deep understanding of the use of index numbers and can use them flexibly in various situations
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching, home work, and exam.
Student workload
3 * 27 h = 81 h
Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Outi Tuisku
Person in charge
Outi Tuisku
Groups
-
24TIKO3
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the study module is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of business mathematics.
Upon completing the study module, the student will:
• be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics
• understand the significance of taxation in business operations
• be able to calculate gross profit margin and profitability
• be able to interpret indices and their impacts on the economy
• understand the significance of currencies in international trade
• be able to perform simple interest calculations and compound interest calculations.
Content (course unit)
• Percentage calculation
• Taxation
• Gross profit margin and profitability
• Indices
• Currencies
• Simple interest calculation
• Compound interest
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can perform basic percentage calculations
• can make simple currency conversions and identify common currencies
• is familiar with basic concepts such as gross profit margin and profitability
• can calculate simple interest rates and identify the principles of basic compound interest calculations
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• masters various applications of percentage calculation
• is familiar with the basic principles of taxation and can calculate the amount of tax in simple situations
• can apply gross profit margin and profitability in practical business situations.
• can calculate and interpret index numbers in different contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• demonstrates a profound understanding of percentage calculation and can apply it in more complex situations
• is capable of analyzing the impact of taxation on business operations and can calculate taxes in more complex situations
• shows strong proficiency in the concepts of gross profit margin and profitability and can apply them to realistic business situations
• demonstrates a deep understanding of the use of index numbers and can use them flexibly in various situations
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching, home work, and exam.
Student workload
3 * 27 h = 81 h