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Special Topics in Adv. Econometrics 2 (ECOM90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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Special topics may be offered from time to time which reflect the interests of permanent and/or visiting members of staff. The purpose of this subject is to develop the research ability of students through intensive discussion of set readings.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe econometric modelling and testing, and current frontier developments in knowledge in a major subject area in econometrics;
- Assess relevant applications of the econometric techniques;
- Apply the econometric techniques to test theories or develop knowledge on relevant issues and problems in economics;
- Critically evaluate the significance and research methodologies of contributions to the subject area.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence;
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence;
- Critical thinking;
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision-making;
- Summarise and interpretation of information;
- Using and designing computer programs;
- Statistical reasoning;
- Problem solving skills;
- Written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
ECOM40006 Econometric Techniques or equivalent and approval of Department of Economics Graduate Programs Director.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOM40006 | Econometric Techniques | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One 2-hour paper in the final examination period (50%)
- Three assignments due at regular intervals throughout the semester (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Last updated: 3 November 2022