UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ETC3410 Applied econometrics

Faculty of Business and Economics

ETC3410 Applied econometrics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ETC2410, ETC3440, ETF2100 or ETW2510 and unlocks 8 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level.  You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study.  You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

Overview

This unit presents econometric models and techniques that are widely used in modern applied econometrics. Emphasis is placed on models that address the special problems that arise when analysing microeconomic data, that is, data at the level of individual consumers, households and firms. The topics covered include modelling discrete dependent variables, modelling data sets that have both a cross-section and a time-series dimension and conducting inference in models in which the dependent variable is jointly determined with one or more of the regressors. The models taught in this unit are widely used in empirical work in economics, finance and marketing.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonBlended

Assessment

  • Exercise
    40%
  • Examination
    60%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    conduct statistical inference in statistical models with a binary dependent variable

  2. 2

    conduct statistical inference in statistical models with one or more endogenous explanatory variables

  3. 3

    conduct statistical inference in a system of simultaneous equations

  4. 4

    conduct statistical inference on data that has both a time series and a cross section dimension.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops12 hours
  • Seminars24 hours
  • Tutorials12 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

Learning resources

Technology resources

There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.

Where it fits

ETC3410 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Akanksha Negi

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ETC3410?

You need ETC2410, ETC3440, ETF2100 or ETW2510 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ETC3410?

ETC3410 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including ETC4400, ETC4420, ETC4541, ETC5410, ETC5420 and ETX4410.

When is ETC3410 offered?

In 2027, ETC3410 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ETC3410?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ETC3410 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include ETC3410?

ETC3410 is part of Business analytics for economics; Econometrics; Economics; Economics and economic policy; and Mathematical economics and econometrics, and 1 other area of study.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available