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Payroll (5cr)

Code: R300CC79-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.03.2026 - 31.07.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
International Business
Teaching languages
English
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
R301D Degree Programme in Innovative Business
Teachers
Minna Kangasvieri
Teacher in charge
Minna Kangasvieri
Groups
R31D25S
International Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi, Autumn 2025
Course
R300CC79

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed this study unit

• You are familiar with the payroll and understand the main principles of payroll.
• You know the connection between payroll and relevant legislation.
• You know the difference between wages and salaries.
• You know the role of taxation and mandatory withholdings in payroll.
• You are able to make calculations for overtime, fringe benefits, sick leave and holiday payment.
• You know how to use an electronic payroll system and can do the monthly payroll for a small company.
• You are able to calculate a personnel budget and make a sensible shift plan.

Competences: Financial Management and Business related Law Competence

Content

- Payroll as function and main principle of payroll
- Connection between payroll, legistlation and HRM
- Connection between payroll and bookkeeping
- Payroll calculations
- Personnel budget and shift plan
- Electronic payroll system and shift plan system

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Payroll
You know the connection between payroll and relevant legislations.
You are able to make basic payroll calculations.

Level 2
Payroll
You understand the connection between payroll and relevant legislations.
You are able calculate payroll related calculations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Payroll
You are able to take care of company’s payroll and knows the relevant legal obligations.

Level 4
Payroll
You have the knowledge and skills to take care of company’s payroll related specific situations and knowledge of the legal obligations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Payroll
You are able to apply relevant legislation and collective agreements in different payroll situations.
You understand the relevance of payroll in a company.

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