ETX5551 Advanced topics in econometrics and business statistics 1
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETX5551 Advanced topics in econometrics and business statistics 1 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- 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
Before ETX5551
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ETX5551
No unit lists ETX5551 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6023 to undertake this unit.
Overview
In this unit you will analyse, explore and report on recent methodological advances in econometrics and business statistics and their application. Topics may include asymptotic theory, Bayesian inference, causal inference, computational statistics, optimisation, high-dimensional time series, non- and semi-parametric methods, panel data and factors models, amongst others.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- Examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand recent methodological developments at the forefront of econometrics and business statistics research
- 2
develop skills to enable you to implement the latest innovations
- 3
provide insights into the impact of such methodological developments on the theory and practice of econometrics and business statistics.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 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.
Where it fits
ETX5551 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jiti Gao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETX5551?
ETX5551 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ETX5551 offered?
In 2025, ETX5551 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ETX5551?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETX5551 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ETX5551?
ETX5551 is part of Econometrics and business statistics.