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Applied Microeconometric Modelling (ECOM30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject examines estimation and testing of microeconometric models based on cross-sectional and panel data and quantitative and limited dependent variables. Illustrative application topics normally will include labour economics, consumer demand and finance. The computer software used is Stata.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Synthesise the best practice techniques in empirical modelling when cross-section data sets are used;
- Synthesise the best practice techniques in empirical modelling when panel data sets are used;
- Critically evaluate and employ applied techniques;
- Describe and evaluate econometric theories;
- Complete a semi-independent research project;
- Generate and analyse econometric output using an econometric package such as Stata.
Generic skills
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High level of development: written communication; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.
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Moderate level of development: problem solving; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Some level of development: oral communication; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM30001 | Basic Econometrics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECOM30002 | Econometrics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Two hour end-of-semester examination (60%);
- One 500-word assignment due early in semester; and two 1500-word assignments due in weeks 9 and 12 (40%)
Note: Successful completion of this subject requires a pass (50%) in the final exam.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Victoria Baranov Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial/practice class per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
An estimated total time commitment of at least 170 hours.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 22 March 2024