Profitable Business 1 (5cr)

Teachin methods

Lectures and workshops on campus and online in Zoom according to the schedule in Pakki.
Independent online learning.
Company project in teams.

Location and time

The study unit starts on 28th August and the last session on campus is on 28th November.

Materials

Basic literature on financial and management accounting.
List of study material will be given in Canvas when the study unit starts.

Employer connections

Students choose a company, arrange an interview to find out about accounting processes in practice.

Exam schedules

The study unit starts on 28th August and the last session on campus is on 28th November.

Content scheduling

This is a basic course in accounting, compulsory for all BBA students. This course is about learning to "speak the language of accounting". The topics: Orientation, Introduction to Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Cost Volume Profit, Review assignment, Team project.

Further information

Last implementation targeted for digital service students and cyber security students in spring semester 2026. In case you do not complete the study unit latest on the last implementation, it is advisable to complete the study unit together with business management students. It is also possible to agree on completing a corresponding study unit outside Laurea (consult your tutor teacher).

Objective

The student is able to
- record business transactions in the accounting records
- assess the profitability of an organization
- use different management accounting techniques
- compile financial reports to support decision making

Evaluation scale

H-5