ECOM30001 Basic Econometrics

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

• Final exam 50%

Is ECOM30001 hard?

ECOM30001: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Multiple regression in depth: testing ideas with real data and fixing common problems, plus a project.

After it you can

• Run and interpret regressions on real data
• Test hypotheses about how variables are related
• Detect and fix broken model assumptions

What you need first

(ECON20003 or MAST20005) and (ECON20001 or ECON20002 or FNCE10002 or FNCE20001)

• ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2
• MAST20005 Statistics
• ECON20001 Intermediate Macroeconomics
• ECON20002 Intermediate Microeconomics
• FNCE10002 Principles of Finance

What it leads to

• ECOM30002 Econometrics 2
• ECOM30003 Applied Microeconometric Modelling
• ECOM30004 Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

Can’t be taken together with

• ECOM90001
• ECOM20001 Econometrics 1

How it’s assessed

Projects 40%, Tests 10%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is ECOM30001 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

What do I need before taking ECOM30001?

Needs (ECON20003 or MAST20005) and (ECON20001 or ECON20002 or FNCE10002 or FNCE20001).

Does ECOM30001 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Projects 40%, Tests 10%, Final exam 50%.

Can I take ECOM30001 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

What can I take after ECOM30001?

3 subjects need it first, for example ECOM30002, ECOM30003, ECOM30004.

Can I rate ECOM30001?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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