Special Topics in Advanced Econometrics (ECOM90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 course is to develop the research ability of students through intensive discussion. Details of specific topics to be covered each year will be provided to students a month before the beginning of the semester in which the subject is taught.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe econometric modeling 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOM90005 | Advanced Econometric Techniques | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Paper
| 50% | |
In addition, students will undertake class assignments that involve individual or group research projects and critical appraisal of current reported research | 50% | |
Assessment for Doctoral students: Assignment
| Week 5 | 30% |
Assessment for Doctoral students: Assignment
| Week 11 | 50% |
Assessment for Doctoral students: Two 10-minute oral presentations during the course of the semester. Notice of the timing of these presentations will be given one month before the start of the semester. (10% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Guo Yan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Seminars, or lectures totalling three hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Guo Yan: yan.g@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025