This Advanced Econometrics short course offers you a blend of theoretical and methodological topics in microeconometrics. Applied sections in the context of applied microeconomics, empirical industrial organisation and competition economics illustrate the econometric methodologies and make this cour
This Advanced Econometrics short course offers you a blend of theoretical and methodological topics in microeconometrics. Applied sections in the context of applied microeconomics, empirical industrial organisation and competition economics illustrate the econometric methodologies and make this course a valuable asset for strategic career and professional development.
This short course is suitable for anyone who wishes to undertake applied microeconometrics and who needs to have a thorough understanding of available methods and how their use can be defended or critiqued.
On successful completion of the course you should confidently be able to:
employ microeconometric methods
justify and critique their application
competently evaluate empirical work in the area of applied microeconomics and industrial organisation.
The course is assessed via an assignment (50%) and a final examination (50%).
Entry requirements
Advanced Econometrics is taught at postgraduate level, so an undergraduate degree in economics or statistics is desirable.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
Birkbeck has been helping people access higher education and transform their lives for nearly 200 years. We have an illustrious, unconventional and radical history of which we are very proud.
The Founding of the College
Birkbeck was founded on the evening of 11 November 1823, when around 2000 people flocked to the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand to hear Dr George Birkbeck speak on the importance of educating the working people of London. Supporters present at the event including Jeremy Bentham, the philosopher and originator of Utilitarianism, Sir John Hobhouse, a Radical MP who held several important government posts across his career, and Henry Brougham, a liberal MP, anti-slavery campaigner and tireless educational reformer.
Following this initial meeting, the London Mechanics’ Institute was formally created at the same location on 2 December 1823, with the stated aim of educating working people.
This foundation meant that, for the first time, artisans and craftspeople could learn about science, art and economics: a concept so controversial that George Birkbeck was accused of 'scattering the seeds of evil'. Undeterred, George Birkbeck called his supporters to action: 'Now is the time for the universal benefits of the blessings of knowledge.' Many donors were convinced by the important mission and enough money was raised to open the Institution and pursue a radical new vision.
Leading the Way
Seven years later, in 1830, the Institute took a further radical step by becoming one of the first colleges to admit women as students - nearly 40 years before the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
In 1858, the ratification of the University of London’s Charter meant that any student could sit degree examinations. Birkbeck fast became the best choice for students who wanted a university education but could not afford to study full-time.
This role was formalised in 1920 when Birkbeck officially became part of the University of London, on the understanding that it would continue to offer evening study.
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