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Econometrics Research Report Part 2 (ECOM90027)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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The Econometrics Research Report involves a two-semester program of study, (commencing in Semester 1 and completed in one calendar year). The Research Report is unsupervised, but each student will be allocated an adviser to whom they can address questions. Students will be required to conduct, present, and complete an independent piece of research, utilising modern econometric methods.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and develop a suitable and feasible research topic in applied econometrics
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topic
- Analyse and synthesise the literature relevant to the topic
- Apply appropriate economic and econometric methods of analysis
- Orally present the results of an independent piece of research
- Complete a written research report
Generic skills
- High level of development: written communication; problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking.
- Moderate level of development: use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Some level of development: oral communication; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.
Last updated: 14 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Both of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM90026 | Econometrics Research Report Part 1 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
ECOM90013 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 14 January 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research Report
| Week 12 | 100% |
Additional details
The Econometrics Research Report itself is examined and comprises 100% of the assessment for the two subjects Econometrics Research Report Part 1 and Econometrics Research Report Part 2.
The Econometrics Research Report involves a two-semester program of study, (commencing in Semester 1 and completed in one calendar year). The Research Report is unsupervised; however, each student will be allocated an academic advisor to assist with the completion of the Econometrics Research Report.
Students are required to conduct and present the results of an independent piece of economic research. In Semester 1 students are required to submit a formal written research proposal in Week 3 and present an oral progress report during Weeks 7 and 8.
During Semester 2, a written progress report is to be submitted in Week 1; an oral progress report and seminar presentation is to be given during Weeks 5 and 6; and a draft of the Research Report is to be submitted in Week 8. The final version of the Research Report is due in Week 12.
The Econometrics Research Report is not to exceed 10,000 words. An electronic copy of the completed Research Report is required to be submitted. A copy of all data used and any relevant work-files containing transformed data will also be required to be submitted at the same time.
Note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Econometrics Research Report Part 1 and Econometrics Research Report Part 2.
Last updated: 14 January 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 14 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Applied Econometrics (Enhanced)
Last updated: 14 January 2023