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Microeconometrics (ECOM90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The specification, estimation and testing of a range of models used to analyse microeconometric data is examined. The models to be considered may include discrete choice models, models for censored and truncated data, models of duration data, models with self-selectivity, models of count data and panel data.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify microeconometric models appropriate for different types of survey data;
- Explain why and how standard techniques of estimations must be modified in a variety of microeconometric situations;
- Apply econometric techniques to test hypothesis in a variety of microeconometric models;
- Evaluate the robustness of results obtained from using econometric techniques on real world microeconometric data;
- Analyse results obtained from microeconometric data and explain their implications for economic 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
- Strategic thinking
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision making
- Accessing economic and other information
- Summary and interpretation of information
- Using computer programs
- Statistical reasoning
- Problem solving skills
- Collaborative learning and team work
- Written communication
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40006 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECOM90013 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40001 | Microeconometrics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class assignment.
| Week 8 | 20% |
Class assignment.
| Week 12 | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
Important online examination information: This examination is the equivalent of a 2-hour assessment; however, students are provided with 2.5-hours to accommodate the time that will be required for typesetting of mathematical expressions and the uploading of documents.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator John de New Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Classes totalling three hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Subject notes
Students may not be given credit for both ECOM90008 Microeconometrics and ECOM40001 Microeconometrics.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Economics Course Master of Applied Econometrics - 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: 12 November 2022