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Financial Econometrics (ECOM90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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Features of financial data require specific methods of analysis. Basic econometric tools are presented for the analysis of data such as stock exchange returns, exchange rates, bonds prices, etc. Applications of econometric models in finance include option pricing, extreme values and value at risk as well as financial assets portfolio selection. A special focus is put on modelling and forecasting of returns and volatility of financial assets. An up to date selection of time series econometric models and methods is presented. The computer software used is R.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe the properties of econometric techniques (such as unit roots, cointegration, ARCH/GARCH and Kalman filters) used in financial analysis;
- Apply econometric techniques to test hypothesis in financial economics (such as the efficient markets hypothesis, the theory of speculative efficiency, the capital asset pricing model);
- Evaluate the robustness of results obtained from using econometric techniques on real world financial data;
- Analyse results obtained from financial data and explain their implications for economic and financial theory.
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
- Accessing economic and other information
- Summary and interpretation of information
- Using computer programs
- Statistical reasoning
- Problem solving skills
- Collaborative learning and teamwork
- Written communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Master of Commerce (Finance) or completion of either of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40006 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECOM90013 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ECOM40004 Financial Econometrics
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40004 | Financial Econometrics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Empirical assignment
| Week 10 | 50% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Guay Lim Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of lectures per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
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.
- Subject notes
Students may not gain credit for both ECOM90011 Financial Econometrics and ECOM40004 Financial Econometrics.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Economics Course Master of Applied Econometrics Course Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Economics Course Master of Commerce (Finance) - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022