ETW3450 Applied time series for policy analysis
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETW3450 Applied time series for policy analysis is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs ETC3440, ETW2510, ETC2410 or ETF2100 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETW3450
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ETW3450
1 unit list ETW3450 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Time series is any series of observations ordered along a time dimension. This unit introduces you to the theory and application of time series methods in econometrics. Topics covered will include modern univariate and multivariate models of stationary and non-stationary time series. You will be able to undertake independent time series analysis on a range of business and economic data. You can also expect to enhance their computer skills in R when conducting empirical analysis.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation10%
- Written30%
- Project40%
- Presentation20%
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
derive statistical properties of stationary and non-stationary time series processes
- 2
utilise informal and formal tests for unit roots in univariate time series
- 3
develop appropriate models for multivariate stationary and non-stationary time series
- 4
conduct statistical inference on multivariate stationary and non-stationary time series
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- 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 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ETW3450 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Erniel Bayhon Barrios
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETW3450?
You need ETC3440, ETW2510, ETC2410 or ETF2100 before you enrol.
What can I take after ETW3450?
ETW3450 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ETX5441.
When is ETW3450 offered?
In 2026, ETW3450 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETW3450?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETW3450 have an exam?
No. ETW3450 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ETW3450?
ETW3450 is part of Econometrics and business statistics.