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Econometrics

Assoc. Prof. Jack Sinden - Coordinator of Master of Economics / Master of Economic Studies

Introduction
Why Study Econometrics at UNE
Courses
Course/Degree Coordinators
Units
Members who teach, research and publish in Econometrics are:
Careers
Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links
Publications
Research
Contacts
School Administration

Introduction

Econometrics is concerned with the theory and application of statistical methodology in economics. UNE offers units in applied econometrics. If economics is to give advice to politicians and businessmen, it needs to use quantitative work to justify and support its arguments. Units in econometrics and quantitative methods provide the necessary base for such quantitative work. The first year units are business statistics units designed to provide a basic grounding in statistical inference, in the context of economic and business applications. Note: QM (Quantative Methods) units are offered by the Discipline of Econometrics.

Why Study Econometrics at UNE

Econometrics provides a set of analytical tools that are useful to business and commerce students as well as economics students. Econometrics is an important area of study because it strives to test economic theory by examining empirical evidence. Also, econometric methods are used to analyse practical business and planning problems, ranging from federal government taxation plans to small business sales campaigns. Studying econometrics fills a gap between being "a student" and being "a practitioner". Because quantitative analytical skills are highly valued in the workplace, inclusion of units in econometric or quantitative methods in a business, commerce or economics degree will improve a student’s job prospects.

Courses

Course Books and Degree Planners (including course regulations and majors)

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws

Postgraduate Research

Master of Economics

Postgraduate

Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics
Graduate Diploma in Economics
Graduate Diploma in Econometrics
Master of Economics
Master of Economic Studies

Bachelor Honours

Bachelor of Agribusiness with Honours
Bachelor of Economics with Honours

Course/Degree Coordinators

Bachelor of Agribusiness and
Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Associate Professor Oscar Cacho
Phone: 02 6773 3215 Email: ocacho@une.edu.au

Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Economics (Hons)
Associate Professor Mahinda Siriwardana
Phone: 02 6773 2501 Email: asiriwar@une.edu.au

Masters
Assoc. Professor Jack Sinden
Phone: 02 6673 2293 Email: jsinden@une.edu.au

PhD
Assoc. Professor Phil Simmons
Phone: 02 6773 2314 Email. psimmons@une.edu.au

Units

UNE's Course and unit Catalogue (unit coordinator, residential school dates, semester offered, unit requirements)
Econ 271/371 Introductory Econometrics
Econ 374/474 Econometric Analysis of Financial Markets
Econ 375/475 Time-Series Econometrics
Econ 376/476 Applied Econometrics
Econ 377/477 Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
GSB 743 Quantitative Techniques for Management
QM 161 Business Statistics 1
QM 162/262 Business Statistics 2
QM 264/364 Introduction to Business Forecasting
QM 267/367 Survey Methods for Business and Economics

Members who teach, research and publish in Econometrics are:

Dr George Battese (Honorary Fellow)
Pauline Fleming
Dr Albert Wijeweera (Honorary Fellow)
Dr Renato (Rene) Villano

Careers

Many graduates find careers in the:

Private sector
Government
Non-government organisations
Research organisations

Career Opportunities in the Private Sector:

Banks and financial institutions/insurance companies
Wholesale/retail/export
Manufacturing and Infrastructure
Information technology

Career Opportunities in the Government Sector

Policy-making roles involving analysis and implementation of economic policy issues, such as Treasury, Planning Departments
Research and development in government bodies such as CSIRO, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Teaching: Secondary; University
International agency work, such as International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Asian Development Bank