The Econometrics of Financial Markets

Course aim

To provide students with an advanced understanding of econometric techniques with financial market applications. Students will develop the skills to read and understand empirical research, and to conduct econometric analysis and empirical research.

Course content

A review of statistical inference; data management; linear regression; time series regression; panel regression; GARCH models; vector autoregression models; axioms of empirical research and scientific enquiry.

Textbook(s)

Brooks, C 2014, Introductory econometrics for finance, 3rd edn, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 4044	Statistics for Data Science

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BANK 5014	Financial Theory and Financial Markets
BANK 5013	Investment Management

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	30 hours x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Continuous assessment, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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