Econometrics (Postgraduate Certificate)

Birkbeck, University of London

Postgraduate

In London

£ 4,440 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Econometrics provides very specific training in advanced econometric theory and applications. You take the same courses and examinations as those enrolled on the MSc Economics and MSc Finance, and will learn how to:

collect and process economic data
transform economic theory into applicable models
use modern econometrics packages
apply a wide range of estimation techniques
interpret and evaluate results
present an analysis and conclusions in written reports.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates can pursue a career in banking and finance, the public sector, industry, and research and analysis. Possible professions include economist, financial risk analyst, or Civil Service fast streamer. This degree is useful within the banking and finance sectors, as well as in becoming an actuary or local government officer.

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above, or its equivalent, in either a directly relevant or a highly quantitative subject.

Demonstrable qualities, such as good time management and the ability to cope under pressure, are vital.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

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Subjects

  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • Forecasting
  • Quality
  • Quality Training
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics and mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Quantitative techniques
  • Advanced Econometrics

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course comprises:

  • a mandatory pre-sessional module on statistics and mathematics in September, with an examination that has to be passed in order to progress onto the rest of the programme
  • two compulsory modules, including an empirical project
  • one option module.
COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Econometrics
  • Quantitative Techniques for Postgraduate Certificate
OPTION MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
  • Advanced Econometrics
  • Forecasting Economic and Financial Time Series
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

FEES

Part-time home students: £4440 pa
Part-time international students: £6460 pa

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