Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

ETC4010 - Special reading unit in econometrics honours

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	Clayton First semester 2011 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Giovanni Forchini

Synopsis

A unit of study in a special field of econometrics in which no formal unit is available. The supervisor will prescribe a list of references, consult frequently with the student and set whatever written work and examinations are deemed appropriate.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

develop an understanding of the key academic literature in a particular area of econometrics or statistical research
learn how to undertake original research, either theoretical or applied

Chief examiner(s)

Brett Inder

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students have completed at least three third year econometrics units.