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Controller Tools (5 cr)

Code: LD00EH61-3007

General information


Enrollment

07.12.2022 - 12.03.2023

Timing

20.03.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes

  • Economics and Business Administration

Teachers

  • Heikki Karhama

Teacher in charge

Anne Perkiö

Groups

  • LXD21S2
    Liiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto

Objective

Upon completion of the course students will be more proficient in exploiting the contribution margin in analysing and forecasting a company’s profitability. The student will be able to calculate a company’s working capital and understand the effects of its components. The student will be able to understand the importance of cash flow calculations and to assess the sufficiency of cash flow. The student will be able to utilize spreadsheet calculations in practical situations and interpret the results

Content

- Contribution margin calculations
- Calculating and managing working capital
- Spreadsheet software

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Prerequisites

Business Accounting or equivalent competences