SpecialisationPostgraduate

EMBS-PSPEC Econometrics and business statistics

Faculty of Business and Economics

Econometrics and business statistics (EMBS-PSPEC) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 17 units, taught at Caulfield. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Commerce.

Credit points: 96
Units: 17
Campus: Caulfield
Offered in: 1 course

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Overview

Econometrics and Business Statistics delivers advanced, research-level coursework in quantitative and computational methods, enabling the development of new tools and frameworks to transform messy data into optimal, ethical decisions under deep uncertainty. The specialisation develops strong expertise in high-dimensional data analysis, time-series forecasting, and applied econometrics. Through research-driven empirical assessments, you advance superior critical thinking, advanced problem-solving, and professional communication skills. You will master the responsible, ethical development and execution of statistical software and AI frameworks, preparing you for academic research careers and leadership roles as econometricians, senior data analysts, and strategic quantitative consultants in public and private sectors.

Availability
Econometrics and business statistics is listed in B6023 Master of Commerce at Caulfield as a postgraduate specialisation.

Note: You will be required to travel to Clayton to undertake some of your units.

Structure

Rules

You must complete 96 credit points comprising;
- 48 credit points of Core research studies; and
- 48 credit points of Specified research studies.

Part A. Core research studies48 credit points

You must complete 48 credit points comprising:

- ETC5860 (12 credit points); and
- 18 credit points from the list of Specified research studies electives. Units are to be chosen in consultation with the Course Director and;
- an additional 18 credit points of electives, subject to the approval of the course director.

Note: Additional electives may be selected from units not already completed from the above or elective units may be chosen from the Faculty of Business and Economics as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units.

ETC5860Honours research projectNo reviews yet12 cp

Specified research studies electives

18 credit points

You must complete three units (18 credit points) from the following units, to be chosen in consultation with the Course Director.

Part B. Advanced research studies48 credit points

You must complete 48 credit points comprising:
- the following units (30 credit points) and;
- one Specified advanced research studies elective unit (6 credit points); and
- 12 credit points from the Advanced research studies electives.

Specified advanced research studies elective

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

Advanced research studies electives

12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units (not already completed in Part A), or other Level 5 units, subject to the approval of the Course Director.

Courses that offer it

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Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ECMTBSPG01.

Common questions

Which courses offer Econometrics and business statistics?

1 course in 2027: Master of Commerce.

What units are in Econometrics and business statistics?

It lists 17 units, including BEX5104, BEX5105, ETC5410, ETC5420, ETC5440, ETC5450, ETC5860 and ETF5200. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type: Specialisation
Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 96

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years: 2027