MAE256 - Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Previously coded as: | MAE356, MAF356 |
Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Mokhtarul Wadud |
Trimester 2 Unit Chair: | Cahit Guven |
Prerequisite: | MAE101, MIS171, MAF101 |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | MAE356, MAF356 |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour class and 1 x 1 hour seminar each week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars |
Content
This 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 (1,500 words) 20%
Examination: (2-hours) 60%
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination
Unit Fee Information
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