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Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate statistical models and forecasting tools
• Assess out-of-sample properties;
• Evaluate model fit;
• In-depth analysis of financial data
• Relate forecasts to strategic decisions

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Econometric modelling of time series data
• Competence in using an econometric software package
• Forecasting of financial time series;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Analyse financial data;
• Develop quantitative models.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Computer practicals

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Students will get feedback in terms of their success in completing the computer labs following each lecture. Their ability to complete the set tasks will provide feedback on their progress and flag any issues.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.