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ECO-30050 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

ECO-30050 - Applied Econometrics
Coordinator: Robina Iqbal
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

ECO-20042


Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

This module is designed to familiarise students with the main econometric techniques for modelling economic data and to show how such methods can be applied in practice. The module builds on the material covered in the 'Introduction to Econometrics' module. It covers time series as well as panel data, with a key component being application with the help of the STATA econometric software. The module has a distinct hands-on flavour with computer lab classes offering the opportunity for students to explore key elements economic of modelling.

Aims
To familiarise students with the econometric techniques commonly used in economics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and critically evaluate alternative empirical methodologies in applied economics: 1
choose appropriate models to analyse economic data, and evaluate their key elements and properties: 1
formulate testable hypotheses in economics, carry out appropriate statistical tests, evaluate the statistical evidence and interpret the results: 1
utilise industry standard software to estimate empirical models in applied economics/econometrics: 1

Study hours

20 hours lectures
4 hours tutorial
126 hours self study including preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
Portfolio
Students are asked to submit a portfolio of 8 out of 8 practical exercises. The portfolio should be submitted during teaching week 12.

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 16 February 2022