Spreadsheet calculation for financial management

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07CHMA212
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Laine, Päivö
Teacher Team: Heikkilä, Tarja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to plan, implement and utilise various calculation models. They will be able to present the results graphically. Students will also be able to make summaries of the information in tables, filter information and utilise other special features in the Excel software.

Student's Workload

- lessons and guided practice 36 h
- independent work 44 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Basics of Business Mathematics and Basics of Information Technology

Contents

- Using Excel software for invoicing, payroll, taxation, credits, budgets, investments, etc.
- Excel functions, Pivot charts, databases, Goal Seek

Recommended or Required Reading

- Lammi, O. Excel 2010.
- material provided by the teacher: Heikkilä, T. Taulukkolaskenta, Excel-harjoituksia 2011.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- computer-based lessons and guided practice
- independent work

Assessment Criteria

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is based on a computer exam and Excel exercises: computer exam 60 %, excercises and participation in lectures 40 %. Both parts must be successfully completed to receive a grade for the course. If attendance remains below 50 %, the student will not be assessed.

Further Information

The course accrues 2 R&D credits

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