12 points, SCA Band 3, 0.250 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics
Chief examiner(s)
Professor Param Silvapulle
(First semester)
Associate Professor Xibin Zhang
(Second semester)
Coordinator(s)
Professor Param Silvapulle
(First semester)
Associate Professor Xibin Zhang
(Second semester)
Unit guides
Prerequisites
Students must have passed 24 points at Level 5 from the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.
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.
Outcomes
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%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average six/eight hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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