Key facts
UNE unit code: ECON271
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Build the essential skills and knowledge to understand and analyse business, economics and finance data using models with this practical, flexibly delivered unit.
Studying this applied unit will equip you with important skills to work with real data in business and economics using popular computer software.
You will explore econometric methods used in economics, finance and business including linear regression models, evaluations and interpretations of estimation results, and models for time-series and cross-sectional data.
Throughout the unit you will explore real-world examples and data, which illustrate specific econometric estimating and testing techniques.
You will also focus on learning computer software skills in estimating and analysing econometric models.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
EViews/Stata software needed for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- identify and apply the main econometric models used for analysing relationships between economic and business variables;
- identify and demonstrate in depth understanding of the types of economic and business contexts in which each of these models can be applied;
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the role of computer software in the estimation of econometric models; and
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the limitations and potential uses of econometrics in analysing real-world data.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Computer application problems |
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Computer application problems |
| Final Examination | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Students must obtain at least 40% in the final examination and 50% overall to receive a pass (or better) in the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Principles of Econometrics
ISBN: 9781118452271
Carter Hill, R., Griffiths, W.E. and Lim, G.C., Wiley 5th ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
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