ECOM30003 Applied Microeconometric Modelling
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ECOM30003 hard?
ECOM30003: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Building and testing econometric models of individual choices using cross-section and panel data in Stata.
After it you can
- Pick and apply the right model for micro data
- Produce and read econometric output in Stata
- Carry out a small research project semi-independently
What you need first
(ECOM20001 or ECOM30001 or ECOM30002) or (MAST20005 and (MAST20004 or MAST20006))
- ECOM20001 Econometrics 1
- ECOM30001 Basic Econometrics
- ECOM30002 Econometrics 2
- MAST20005 Statistics
- MAST20004 Probability
- MAST20006 Probability for Statistics
Careers
Helps toward: Statistician, Actuary, Economist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ECOM30003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ECOM30003?
- Needs (ECOM20001 or ECOM30001 or ECOM30002) or (MAST20005 and (MAST20004 or MAST20006)).
- Does ECOM30003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does ECOM30003 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ECOM30003 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.
- Can I rate ECOM30003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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