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Business Mathematics (3 cr)

Code: 4A00HB33-3008

General information


Enrolment period
08.06.2026 - 06.09.2026
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Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
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Credits
3 cr
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
Course
4A00HB33

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

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