Introduction To Econometrics Global Edition

[Nickie Koskinen]

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Students must be registered for Postgraduate programmes in Finance and Investment Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting & Finance, International Business, Energy & Petroleum, International Business & Finance or Real Estate Finance

The objective is to enable students to apply statistical techniques to problems in finance by: (i) translating theoretical models into an empirically implementable form; (ii) the analysis statistical data; and (iii) the interpretation of econometric results using linear regression models.

The course assumes no prior knowledge of econometrics and will provide an intuitive grasp of theoretical concepts and the basic skills required to estimate and interpret economic models. The course will also provide the foundation for Empirical Methods in Finance (BU5536) with the material also being applicable to concepts and issues discussed in other courses in the Finance and Investment Management Programme such as Economics for Business and Finance (BU5005), Portfolio Analysis (BU5521) and Securities, Investment, Regulation and Practice (BU5548), as well as in the Dissertation stage of the MSc Programme.

The Business Strategy and Organisation course will apply theories, concepts and techniques of analysis, developed mainly in economics, but also in organisation theory and in economic sociology to realistic business situations. The strategy aspect recognises that most decisions are significant, irreversible and made in situations of uncertainty. The organisation aspect recognises that decisions are made in structures and institutional settings, such as business organisations, product markets, finance markets and in business-to-business and businesss-to-consumer relationships. The course will be appropriate to (pg) level five teaching because it will present students with different theoretical and conceptual approaches, which draw on different assumptions about human agency and institutional and structural durability. Hence, students will receive an introduction to game theory, with its concepts of stable equilibrium, and also to behavioural theories of strategy, which are procedural and based on agents' routines, standard operating procedures an durable capabilities. Lectures will introduce theories, concepts and techniques of analysis. Seminars will be of equal significance and will focus on applications, mainly through case studies. Student will also learn case studies as an approach to pedagogy. Coursework will involve students undertaking their own indpendent case study analyses.

This course covers:

Components of real estate

Real estate asset and space markets

Urban economics and real estate market analysis

Determinants of real estate decisions (Use, investment and development)

Impact of institutional and regulatory environment on real estate markets

This course aims to provide an introduction to accounting which enables students to develop technical skills and an understanding of the interaction between the theory and the practice of accounting. Students are also introduced to contemporary issues in financial accounting.

The course will introduce students to the broad methodology of the subject, in particular such basic concepts as business policy procedures and practice. Examine the material and physical factors in business life by studying the impact of new technologies. Consider the impactof the visual arts on various commercial relationships in business.

To introduce key areas of accounting and finance. To enable students to read and interpret financial statements. For the students to be able to use financial numbers in decision making - both short term & long term (including net present value techniques) For students to understand how companies are financed and to be able to calculate and interpret key stock market ratios.

To introduce students to the core concepts in the management of operations producing products & services. These include management of capacity and inventory, production planning and control, project management and the management and improvement of quality.

This course aims to provide students with an understanding on how ideas can be developed into opportunities not just from the perspective of developing potential new businesses but also from the perspective of promoting ideas within organisations. Entrepreneurship -the creation and extraction of value from an environment -brings together the ability to identify opportunities for career/business development with the skills, knowledge and motivation to turn these opportunities into reality. It is a combination of skills, knowledge, individual motivation and desire. Individuals who can harness these elements in combination with the skills of others can exert considerable influence on their future career directions.

The main course text is: Burns, P. (2001) Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Palgrave

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the key concepts of macroeconomics relevant to international business. These include analysis of product, money and foreign exchange markets, labour market issues, unemployment, inflation and economic growth. Students will develop the basic quantitative and modelling techniques required by managers, and an appreciation of national and international policy contexts within which to apply these. They will apply numeracy, problem-solving and modelling skills and computing techniques to a variety of common situations in macroeconomics.

The course aims to introduce students to the issues that should be taken into account in managing innovation in a changing environment. It is intended to provide students an understanding of the process and the role of innovation in business development.

The course will examine relationships of management, innovation and change. It also explores the dynamics of innovation and impact upon the strategic development and business operations. The course will illustrate different approaches to innovation and different strategies that can be adopted to manage innovation within and cross organisations and business networks. The course will not only consider the theoretical aspects, but also, through case studies of contemporary experience of business innovation, address the practical issues of managing innovation.

The course will be delivered mainly by a series of three-hour workshops which include formal lectures and seminars. In the workshops, lectures will normally be given to introduce topics, which will be explored further in seminars. Case studies will be used to illustrate themes from the module, to provide students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the subject, to allow students to apply theoretical framework to analysis of a range of practical problems, and to inspire students with possible research issues in relevant area.

Students must be registered for Postgraduate programmes in Business Administration, International Health Care Management or Business & Property and have successfully completed semester 1 courses.

The aim of this course is to consider the use of research by managers, how managers should do research and how managers can use research outputs in practice. Students will learn how to frame research ideas and questions, what research designs are appropriate for examining different situations and how to appraise the quality of research evidence produced by others. The first part of the course considers standard ways in which research techniques can assist managers. This is followed by a series of sessions on qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The course concludes with a consideration of the literature in the field of management (including research literature and 'guru theory')and considers how to appraise its 'quality', relevance and applicability. There is no single text that covers the whole course. Students are encouraged to prepare by reading:

Easterby-Smith, M et al. (2002) Management research: an introduction. 2nd ed. London: Sage

Collis, J & Hussey R. (2003) Business research. 2nd ed. Houndmills: Palgrave MacMillan.

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