ETF5550 - Research project

Leader: Professor Param Silvapulle

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Summer semester B 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Under supervision, students are expected to undertake and report on an original research topic that addresses a contemporary and significant issue in the field of applied or theoretical econometrics. Students must find a suitable supervisor and have selected an appropriate area of research in order to undertake this unit.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• demonstrate the knowledge and skill pertinent to the area of research undertaken
• survey critically the relevant literature
• understand and appreciate the relationship of the research undertaken to that of others
• contribute to the knowledge of the subject
• communicate and present the findings in writing in a manner that is logical and coherent.

Assessment

Two seminar presentations : totalling 30% and a minor thesis of 10,000 -12,000 words: 70%

Contact hours

24 hours per week private research