STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance

Offered By	Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Statistics
Offered in	First Semester, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, First Semester, 2014, and Second Semester, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course aims to facilitate an understanding of basic statistical techniques used for the analysis of financial and investment data.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to: • Explain and use basic financial statistical techniques and concepts; • Use a variety of statistical approaches to analyse financial and investment data; • Solve problems using the principles of probability; • Recognise and use different statistical distributions; • Perform calculations and interpret results of a variety of estimation techniques; • Conduct and explain the results of a hypothesis test; • Carry out and interpret an analysis of variance test and compare the difference between two or more sets of data; • Apply and interpret regression models.
Indicative Assessment	35% Mid Semester Exam 65% Final Exam
Course Classification(s)	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Finance and Statistics
Programs	Graduate Certificate in Financial Management, Master of Financial Management, Master of Business, Master of Business, Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Accounting, Master of Accounting, and Master of Finance
Other Information	For further information please refer to the course website.
Academic Contact	enquiries.fas@anu.edu.au

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