MAE256 - Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance
Unit details
| Year | 2017 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | MAE356, MAF356 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Mokhtarul Wadud (Trimester 1), Aydogan Ulker (Trimester 2) |
| Unit chair: | R Gauriot |
| Prerequisite: | MAE101, MIS171, MAF101 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAF256, MAF356, MSQ271 |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 2 hour class and 1 x 1 hour seminar each week* *For Warrnambool on campus offering T1 2017 only, there will be a converged mode of delivery with a 2 hour seminar that will be a combination of Class and lab. More details will be available on the unit Cloud (online) site Cloud (online): Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars |
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
Assessment 1 (individual) - Test (online) - 20%
Assessment 2 (individual) - Written Assignment (1500 words) - 20%
Examination 2 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination
Unit Fee Information
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