MAE256 - Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
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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