ETF5560 Case studies in applied econometrics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETF5560 Case studies in applied econometrics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (ETC5241 or ETF5910) and (ETF5320 or ETC5341).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETF5560
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ETF5560
No unit lists ETF5560 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Demonstration25%
- Presentation45%
- Project30%
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
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
- Tutorials9 hours
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive 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 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.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nikolas Kuschnig
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETF5560?
You need (ETC5241 or ETF5910) and (ETF5320 or ETC5341) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ETF5560 offered?
In 2026, 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 3 assessment tasks and no exam.