Home / Courses
Econometrics Honours A
UoS Code ECMT4101
Credit points 12
Offered Semester 1 and Semester 2
Prerequisites Students who want to take honours in Econometrics have to: (i) qualify for a major in Econometrics, Management Decision Sciences or Management Science; (ii) obtain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65 in all units of study in the degree; (iii) obtain a distinction average or better in ECMT3110 and ECMT3120; (iv) obtain a WAM of at least 75 in the senior units of study in the ECMT or MDS/ Management Science major. Variations on entry requirements are possible only with permission of the Chair of Discipline. Please see the discipline online homepage for entry requirements in detail. Note that Econometrics and Business Statistics encourages joint honours with other disciplines.
Corequisites
Prohibitions
Assumed Knowledge
Additional Information Requirements for the pass degree must be completed before entry to level 4000 honours units of study
Lectures 3 hrs per week
Assessment Assignments; Final Exams; Dissertation
Description The honours year provides basic professional expertise in the general area of econometrics through instruction in advanced theory, and experience in independent research. Honours students are required to (a) complete four semester units of instruction, (b) submit a dissertation not exceeding 65 A4 pages of typescript, and (c) attend and participate in Discipline research seminars. The dissertation topic must be approved by the Discipline and progress reports are to be presented every semester. Candidates must enrol in ECMT4101, ECMT4102, ECMT4103 and ECMT4104 to complete the Honours degree. Please consult the discipline website for details before enrolling in honours.