FDP ON ECONOMETRICS FOR MANAGEMENT RESEARCH in IIM

FOR WHOM

This programme is targeted at the faculty members from Business schools who are interested in doing empirical research in the area of Management and related fields using econometrics tools. The programme is foundation course.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this programme is to provide an introduction to the participant about the subject of econometrics. It is aimed that, at the end of the course, the participants should fearlessly be able to engage in empirical research by using econometric analysis. The programme is useful to understand econometric estimation techniques, particularly linear regression analysis, through theoretical explanations and demonstrations using computer software packages.

COVERAGE

(A) Introduction to Econometrics:

• Simple or Two Variable Linear Regression Model
• Multiple Linear Regression Mode
• Practical Aspects of the Linear Regression Models - Multicollinearity, Heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation and Model Selection.

(B) Selected Topics

• Autoregressive and Distributed Lag Models
• Dummy Variable Model
• Logit and Probit Models
• Simultaneous Equations Models
• Introduction to Time-series Econometrics

PEDAGOGY:

Lectures/Presentations
Econometrics Computer Software Demonstrations

FEE

For Participants from AICTE approved
institutions : Rs. 4,000.00

From Non-AICTE approved
institutions : Rs. 8,000.00

DATE & VENUE

This programme will be held during September 03 - 08, 2007 at IIMK Campus, Kunnamangalam, Calicut. Accommodation will be provided on a twin sharing basis in the IIMK Guest Houses.

LAST DATE

Nomination forms duly endorsed by the Head of the Institution along with DD should reach the FDP Office latest by 20th August, 2007. The acceptance will be communicated by 24th August, 2007 by e-mail. DD will be returned to those who are not selected for the programme.

COORDINATOR: Prof. Sthanumoorthy R

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