ETX5553 Econometrics and business statistics research seminar
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETX5553 Econometrics and business statistics research seminar 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 has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETX5553
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ETX5553
No unit lists ETX5553 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6023 and the Econometrics and business statistics specialisation.
Overview
In this unit you will learn about the broad contours of econometrics and business statistics research and its contemporary practice. A range of topics will be covered, such as reproducible and ethical research practices, the role of professional societies and peer review in research, the use of artificial intelligence, and the skills and techniques required to complete a large research objective such as a dissertation. You will reflect upon these issues and discuss how they relate to their individual research projects, and to those of your peers.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation20%
- Demonstration80%
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
discuss the importance of reproducibility and ethics in research
- 2
demonstrate skills and techniques useful for introducing, structuring and staging a major research project
- 3
be able to critically evaluate research in your area of expertise, and provide constructive feedback
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 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 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.
Where it fits
ETX5553 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Xibin Zhang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETX5553?
ETX5553 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ETX5553 offered?
In 2026, ETX5553 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ETX5553?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETX5553 have an exam?
No. ETX5553 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ETX5553?
ETX5553 is part of Econometrics and business statistics.