ETF5560 Case studies
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETF5560 Case studies is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (ETC5241 or ETF5910) and (ETC5341 or ETF5320).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETF5560
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ETF5560
No unit lists ETF5560 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 24 credit points to undertake this unit.
Overview
The unit covers common areas of application of applied econometrics such as: Macro & Finance, Micro and Health, Energy and Climate. Through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and small assessments, you will gain a firm grounding on each area. You will then complete a major case study report on one of the areas of application.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
deal with case studies and empirical scenarios associated with real-world datasets, empirically relevant econometric models and methods, and implementation of computational algorithms
- 2
learn how to write a comprehensive research report summarising research findings.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars18 hours
- Tutorials9 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Paul Lajbcygier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETF5560?
You need (ETC5241 or ETF5910) and (ETC5341 or ETF5320) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ETF5560 offered?
In 2024, ETF5560 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ETF5560?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETF5560 have an exam?
No. ETF5560 has 1 assessment task and no exam.