Econometrics

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

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/Degree Coordinators

Bachelor of Agribusiness and
Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Dr Stuart Mounter
Phone: (02) 6773 3159
Email: smounte2@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
Dr Nam Hoang
Phone: (02) 6773 2682
Email: nam.hoang@une.edu.au

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

Members who teach, research and publish in Econometrics are:

Dr George Battese (Honorary Fellow)
Pauline Fleming
Dr Albert Wijeweera (Honorary Fellow)
Associate Professor 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