Research Project (ECOM90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with the experience of carrying out research independently on specific topics. The student is required to conduct and present the results of an independent piece of applied econometrics research both orally and as an extended essay.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Work independently on prescribed topics in applied econometrics;
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topics;
- Analyse the literature relevant to the topics;
- Apply appropriate economic and econometric methods of analysis
- Present the results of an independent piece of research orally; and
- 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOM90022 | Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle requirement: Initial report (A report to be submitted for feedback). | Week 3 | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Draft essay (to be submitted for feedback). | Week 9 | N/A |
Final presentation (oral presentation).
| Week 11 | 20% |
Essay. The word count includes bibliography, footnotes, appendices and tables.
| Week 12 | 80% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Clarke Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 1-hour lecture 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
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025