Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

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

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Guohua Feng

Contact hours

24 hours per week private research

Prerequisites

Students must have passed 24 points from the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.