Applied Econometrics

Code

BUSI3110

School

Nottingham University Business School China

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring China

Summary

PRE-REQUISITE   

Please note that for this module, the following pre-requisite applies:

           BUSI2107 Introductory Econometrics OR BUSI2187 Principles of Econometrics

(Please ignore    Requisites: N/A     below)

The module will provide an introduction to econometric techniques for modelling data. Topics to be covered include panel data modelling (difference-in-difference models; regression discontinuity designs; experiments), qualitative response models and time series models.

Classes

• One 1-hour-30-minute workshop each week for 4 weeks
• One 1-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 9 weeks

10 one-hour Lectures and 4 one-hour small group computer workshops

Assessment

• 100% Exam 1 (1-hour-30-minute): 1.5 hours examination

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
 •The use of accounting and other information systems for managerial applications

Intellectual skills
This module develops:
 •The cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis, including the ability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, to detect false logic or reasoning, to identify implicit values, and to define terms adequately and to generalise appropriately

Professional practical skills
This module develops:
 •The ability to conduct research into business and management issues, either individually or as part of a team, including a familiarity with a range of business data and research resources and appropriate methodologies

Transferable (key) skills
This module develops:
 •Effective oral and written communication skills in a range of traditional and electronic media

Conveners

• Dr Qing-Ping Ma