Unit details
MAE306 - Applied Econometrics for Economics and Finance
| Offered at: | (B, online, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | P Bhattacharya |
| Prerequisite: | MAF256 or MAE356/MAF356 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Econometrics represents the application of statistical methods to economic models. The same methods are also widely employed in accounting, finance, marketing and management, as well as in other social sciences including political science, history, psychology and sociology. The first part of the unit will build on classical regression model and explore consequences of relaxing model assumptions. The second part of the unit will cover contemporary advanced econometric methods, including instrumental variables, simultaneous equation models and panel data models. Econometric software will be employed to enhance the learning process.
Assessment
Written Assignment 2000 words 20%, Tests (Online) 20%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
2012 Unit fee information available soon
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
