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Overview

A second course in business statistics with an emphasis on data analysis in finance problems.

The main aim of the paper is to provide students with a course in financial and economic data analysis using statistical techniques based on the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. This paper is designed to prepare students to develop skills such as critical thinking, information literacy, research and self-motivation for analysing the information by using regression and time series models. This paper focuses on solving a variety of practical problems using computer spreadsheets.

About this paper

Paper title Financial Data Analysis
Subject Finance
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
BSNS 102 or BSNS 112
Pre or Corequisite
FINC 102
Restriction
ECON 210, STAT 210, STAT 241
Schedule C
Commerce
Contact

duminda.kuruppuarachchi@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Duminda Kuruppuarachichi

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught via lectures and computer labs.

Textbooks

Gary Koop, John Wiley & Sons (2006). Analysis of Financial Data. ISBN: 9780470013212.

Course outline
View the course outline for FINC 203
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research and Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

  1. Understand the properties of variables from financial markets
  2. Understand the pragmatic use of statistics in Commerce
  3. Understand and apply the concept of simple and multiple linear regression in the analysis of cross-sectional datasets collected under various contexts
  4. Understand and apply the concept of basic time series regression models
  5. Develop fundamental research skills (such as data collection, data processing, and model estimation and interpretation) in applied financial analysis
  6. Emphasise techniques used by Financial and Economic Analysts

Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Computer Lab

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 30-35, 37-42
A2 Thursday 09:00-09:50 30-35, 37-42
A3 Thursday 13:00-13:50 30-35, 37-42
A4 Tuesday 09:00-09:50 30-35, 37-42
A5 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 30-35, 37-42
A6 Tuesday 13:00-13:50 30-35, 37-42
A7 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 30-35, 37-42

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 12:00-13:50 29-35, 37-42
Friday 14:00-15:50 29-34, 37-42

Terms Test (Streamed)

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Friday 14:00-15:50 35

Overview

A second course in business statistics with an emphasis on data analysis in finance problems.

The main aim of the paper is to provide students with a course in financial and economic data analysis using statistical techniques based on the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. This paper is designed to prepare students to develop skills such as critical thinking, information literacy, research and self-motivation for analysing the information by using regression and time series models. This paper focuses on solving a variety of practical problems using computer spreadsheets.

About this paper

Paper title Financial Data Analysis
Subject Finance
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
BSNS 102 or BSNS 112
Pre or Corequisite
FINC 102
Restriction
ECON 210, STAT 210, STAT 241
Schedule C
Commerce
Contact

duminda.kuruppuarachchi@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Duminda Kuruppuarachichi

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught via lectures and computer labs.

Textbooks
  • Gary Koop, John Wiley & Sons (2006). Analysis of Financial Data. ISBN: 9780470013212.
  • Course outline
    View the course outline for FINC 203.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    1. Understand the properties of variables from financial markets
    2. Understand the pragmatic use of statistics in Commerce
    3. Understand and apply the concept of simple and multiple linear regression in the analysis of cross-sectional datasets collected under various contexts
    4. Understand and apply the concept of basic time series regression models
    5. Develop fundamental research skills (such as data collection, data processing and model estimation and interpretation) in applied financial analysis
    6. Emphasise techniques used by Financial and Economic Analysts

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    Computer Lab

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 16:00-16:50 29-34, 37-41
    A2 Wednesday 09:00-09:50 29-34, 37-41
    A3 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 29-34, 37-41
    A4 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 29-34, 37-41
    A5 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 29-34, 37-41
    A6 Tuesday 15:00-15:50 29-34, 37-41
    A7 Wednesday 16:00-16:50 29-34, 37-41

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 13:00-14:50 28-34, 37-41
    Thursday 15:00-16:50 28-34, 37-41
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