Unit details
MAE356 - Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, G, W, X), trimester 2 (B, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MAF356 |
| Unit chair: | M Wadud (Trimester 1), E Gahramanov (Trimester 2) |
| Coordinator: | C Guven (B - Trimester 1), E Gahramanov (B - Trimester 2, X), M Wadud (G), H Scarborough (W) |
| Prerequisite: | MSQ171 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MSQ271 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial each week and 2 computer labs are replacing tutorials in week 3 and week 6. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit introduces students to advanced statistical techniques in finance, economics and business. At the completion of the unit, students will have an appreciation of the role of these advanced quantitative techniques in finance and economics, in business decision making, as well as in research.
Assessment
Quizzes (Online x 3) 10%, Test (Mid-trimester) 15%, Written Assignment 1000 words 15%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $565 | $565 | $1006 | $2422 | $2495 |
* 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.
