Örebro University School of Business

Course Syllabus

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Knowledge and understanding

After completion of the course, the student will have
- deeper knowledge of basic concepts in econometrics
- knowledge of regression models using cross-sectional data and panel data.

Competence and skills

After completion of the course, the student will have
- the ability to use the knowledge in applied situations supported by statistical software.

Judgement and approach

After completion of the course, the student will have
- the ability to critically review and evaluate econometric models.

-Basic concepts in econometrics: model, non-observable heterogeneity, endogeneity
-Simple and multiple linear regression using cross-sectional data
-Regression models for binary response
-Regression modelling for panel data
-Instrumental variables estimation.

Lectures and computer labs.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

For the concluding grade Pass on the course, a pass in both the Written Examination and Computer Labs is required. For the grade Pass with Distinction, Pass with Distinction on the Written examination and Pass on the Computer Labs is required.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Successful completion of at least 22,5 credits within Statistics, including the course Basic Statistics, 15 credits.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Teaching language is English provided that at least one student does not speak Swedish. Otherwise teaching language may be Swedish.


Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

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