UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

ETX5200 Time series and panel data econometrics

Faculty of Business and Economics

ETX5200 Time series and panel data econometrics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ETF5320, ETC3410, ETW3510, ETC5341 or ETF3200.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2025
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in course B3701, B6036, B6043 or B6045 to undertake this unit.

Overview

The first-half of this subject covers both univariate and multivariate time series models, including vector autoregressive models, which are relevant to the analysis of time series data in business and economics. The main focus includes: (i) estimation for stationary time series models; (ii) estimation and inference for nonstationary time series models; (iii) introduction of some commonly used nonlinear time series, such as threshold and other types of nonlinear and nonstationary models; and (iv) introduction of vector autoregressive models. The second half introduces some panel data models with a particular attention on: (i) linear fixed- and random-effects models; (ii) linear dynamic panel data models; (iii) panel data models associated with cross-sectional dependence; and (iv) nonlinear and nonstationary panel data models. If time permits, further issues such as unit-root testing for nonstationary panel data models will be covered.

Offerings in 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldBlended

Assessment

  • Exercise
    40%
  • Examination
    60%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    test the properties of economic and financial time series under various conditions such as structural breaks and asymmetric assessment due to business cycles

  2. 2

    test if the modelling framework for the relationship between variables should be linear or nonlinear

  3. 3

    test for the existence of long run relationship and if it is nonlinear and stable

  4. 4

    conduct multivariate time series analysis

  5. 5

    conduct panel data analysis.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops12 hours
  • Tutorials12 hours
  • Seminars24 hours
  • 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

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.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Professor Jiti Gao

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ETX5200?

You need ETF5320, ETC3410, ETW3510, ETC5341 or ETF3200 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ETX5200 offered?

In 2025, ETX5200 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

How much work is ETX5200?

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

Does ETX5200 have an exam?

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

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
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
Handbook years
202520262027