Sunday, 26 May 2013

Time Series Econometrics using Stata and R


This is available on EconomicsThesis.com. Book your place on ET.

Introduction

Time Series Data is frequently evaluated by faculty and professional researchers to deduce short and long run relationships, to test the trends and volatility, to find any nonlinearities in the relationships or finding any eventual factors affecting the nature of relationships and hence all of the above conditions as affecting the power of their forecasting power. The course introduces and develops from basic to the advanced techniques to deal with different types of  time series data, whether low frequency (yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly) or high frequency (daily or hourly), identify the exact model to apply and hence deduce the exact relationship for forecasting purposes. Furthermore, the course will help the audience to develop advanced Econometric modeling skills also applicable in a range of areas from Economics to finance, from social to political sciences, from energy to environmental sciences, education and health sciences.

Objectives

The course aims to achieve the following goals:

1.      Introduce you the basic econometric methods for time series data

2.      Introduce you to advanced techniques to deal with these models and their application

3.      Introduce the use of Stata and R more rigorously for time series models

4.      Provide a detailed introduction to latest theoretical development and applications

5.      Provide extension of developed models to new areas of research

Outcomes

Completing the course will enable you to:

1.      Learn how to use a model suitable for specific type of data

2.      Learn how to evaluate a model if suitable for a type of data

3.      Distinguish the modeling strategy between different types of data

4.      Know the features of Stata and R for time series modeling, estimation and forecasting

5.      Learn to Write and Report Results for Papers, Theses and Dissertations

Audience

The course is developed for the following groups:

1.      MS/PhD Students in Economics, Finance, Statistics and Other Social Sciences

2.      Academic Researchers of Universities and Colleges

3.      Researchers of R&D and Policy Research Organizations

4.      Research Officers of NPO and Social Organizations

5.      Consultants, Trainers And Policy Analysts

6.      Management, Exectives of Marketing and Social Research Organizations

Registration

100 place in total available for 5 groups of 20 participants. Groups will be formed on the basis of fields of studies and research. Please fill the registration on http://elearning.aneconomist.com

Contents

·         Topic 1: Stationary Time-Series Models

·         Topic 2: Testing for Trends and Unit Roots

·         Topic 3: Modeling Volatility

·         Topic 4: Multiequation Time-Series Models

·         Topic 5: Cointegration and Error-Correction Models

·         Topic 6: Nonlinear time-series models

Fees

 

The course fee is £500. 15% discount fee will be charged for each member of a group of registrations up to 5 participants. Groups of higher than 5 registrations will be discounted by 30% for each participant.

 

Supporting Material

 

The learning materials include EBooks, examples of MS Excel documents and related lecture materials will be provided in form of datasets.

 

Certification

 

There is Test, Assignment after each Week. Passing this will enable you to request for PASS certificate of the course mentioning your topics, assignment topics, grades in tests and assignments. Hard Copy of the Certificate will mailed at additional £10 to any destination across the world. If you do not need to request your certificate in paper, no charges are applicable. Soft/Scanned copies will be provided free of cost via email and downloadable from course portal.

 

Saturday, 9 February 2013

Finance and Matlab: Online Courses

Financial Econometrics Using Matlab

 
Special Four Weeks long course has been developed and launched on Financial Econometrics using Matlab. The course is equally important to the beginners and advanced learners in Finance, Economics and Financial Econometrics who want to a sense of modeling and analysis. The main objective of the course is to introduce the theory and application of Financial Econometrics and how to use the powerful math tool, the Matlab for analysis and simulation. Objective of the course is specifically to develop strong academic knowledge in Financial Econometrics, its practical use and hands on use of Matlab.

 
The course is planned in three sections:

·         Registration starts today: April 07, 2012

·         Registration ends: May 15, 2012

·         Course Begins: May 21, 2012

 
Main contents are:

Exempted Topics for Advanced Learners in Statistics and Econometrics

·         Introduction to Probability

·         Introduction to Random Variables

·         Random Sequences

Basic Course Topics for All

·         Introduction to Computer Simulation of Random Variables

·         Foundations of Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Fundamentals of Quasi Monte Carlo (QMC) Simulations

·         Introduction to Random Processes

·         Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations

·         General Approach to the Valuation of Contingent Claims

·         Pricing Options using Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Term Structure of Interest Rates and Interest Rate Derivatives

·         Credit Risk and the Valuation of Corporate Securities

·         Valuation of Portfolios of Financial Guarantees

·         Risk Management and Value at Risk (VaR)

·         Value at Risk (VaR) and Principal Components Analysis (PCA)

All these topics will be discussed in context of Matlab

 
The course fee structure

For Individuals:

·         Default: 500GBP for three months,

 

For Groups/Institutions:

·         Default: 1000GBP for Three Months,

 

MatLab M-files, EBooks, Manuals, Example datasets, EBooks and weekly lecture slides will be provided before commencement of each lecture.

The course will be offered to those who register on http://elearning.aneconomist.com. Registration should be confirmed within a week, or the system will delete all those accounts not with a status of confirmed payment and enrolment for a course.

Financial Econometrics Using Matlab: Two Weeks Course


 Matlab has been one of the important Modeling, Simulations and Data Analysis software widely used by Financial Econometricians. Two Weeks long course has been developed to introduce basic training in Financial Econometrics using Matlab and making the registered students enabled to independently apply their skills to Data Analysis and Modeling in the Areas of Econometrics and Finance. The course is equally important to the beginners and advanced learners in Finance, Economics and Financial Econometrics who want to develop a sense of modeling and analysis. The main objective of the course is to introduce the theory and application of Financial Econometrics and how to use the powerful Mathematical Modeling Software Tool, Matlab for analysis and simulation.

 
The course is planned in three sections:

·         Registration starts today: Today

·         Registration ends: May 10, 2012

·         Course Begins: May 10, 2012

 

Main contents are:

 Exempted Topics for Advanced Learners in Statistics and Econometrics

·         Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations

·         General Approach to the Valuation of Contingent Claims

·         Pricing Options using Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Term Structure of Interest Rates and Interest Rate Derivatives

·         Credit Risk and the Valuation of Corporate Securities

·         Valuation of Portfolios of Financial Guarantees

·         Risk Management and Value at Risk (VaR)

·         Value at Risk (VaR) and Principal Components Analysis (PCA)

 

All these topics will be discussed in context of Matlab

 

The course fee structure:

Individuals: 150GBP

Groups: 500GBP

 

MatLab M-files, EBooks, Manuals, Example datasets will be provided upon enrolment for the course. EBooks and weekly lecture slides will be provided before commencement of each lecture.

 

The course materials will be provided to those who register on http://elearning.aneconomist.com. Registration should be confirmed within 24 Hours by paying the course fee. Limited Places are Available.


 
Matlab has been one of the important Modeling, Simulations and Data Analysis software widely used by Financial Econometricians. The one week short course has been developed to introduce basic training in using Matlab for Finance enabling the registered students to independently apply their skills to Data Analysis and Modeling in the area of Finance. The course is equally important to the beginners and advanced learners in Finance, Economics and Financial Econometrics who want to develop a sense of modeling and analysis. The main objective of the course is to introduce the theory and application of Financial Econometrics and how to use the powerful Mathematical Modeling Software Tool, Matlab for analysis and simulation.

 The course is planned in three sections:

·         Registration starts today: Today

·         Registration ends: May 14, 2012

·         Course Begins: May 15, 2012


Contents of the Course:
Selected Topics from the following will be discussed. Student has the choice to select one or many topics.

·         Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations

·         General Approach to the Valuation of Contingent Claims

·         Pricing Options using Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Term Structure of Interest Rates and Interest Rate Derivatives

·         Credit Risk and the Valuation of Corporate Securities

·         Valuation of Portfolios of Financial Guarantees

·         Risk Management and Value at Risk (VaR)

·         Value at Risk (VaR) and Principal Components Analysis (PCA)

 All these topics will be discussed in context of Matlab
The course fee structure:

Individuals: 100GBP payable on registration for the course

Groups: 250GBP, payable after the invoice has been sent to the group leader

 MatLab M-files, EBooks, Manuals, Example datasets and Lecture Recordings into DVD format will be provided upon enrolment for the course. EBooks and weekly lecture slides will be provided before commencement of each lecture. DVD recordings will be posted on the portal after the course completes and editing has been completed for improving quality

 The course materials will be provided to those who register on http://elearning.aneconomist.com. Registration should be confirmed within 24 Hours by paying the course fee.  Only 10 Places are Available for live, online and person-to-personal online lecturing to maintain proper balance in discussion and participation.

Financial Econometrics Using Matlab


 

Special Four Weeks long course has been developed and launched on Financial Econometrics using Matlab. The course is equally important to the beginners and advanced learners in Finance, Economics and Financial Econometrics who want to a sense of modeling and analysis. The main objective of the course is to introduce the theory and application of Financial Econometrics and how to use the powerful math tool, the Matlab for analysis and simulation. Objective of the course is specifically to develop strong academic knowledge in Financial Econometrics, its practical use and hands on use of Matlab.

 

The course is planned in three sections:

·         Registration starts today: April 07, 2012

·         Registration ends: May 15, 2012

·         Course Begins: May 21, 2012

 

Main contents are:

Exempted Topics for Advanced Learners in Statistics and Econometrics

·         Introduction to Probability

·         Introduction to Random Variables

·         Random Sequences

Basic Course Topics for All

·         Introduction to Computer Simulation of Random Variables

·         Foundations of Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Fundamentals of Quasi Monte Carlo (QMC) Simulations

·         Introduction to Random Processes

·         Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations

·         General Approach to the Valuation of Contingent Claims

·         Pricing Options using Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Term Structure of Interest Rates and Interest Rate Derivatives

·         Credit Risk and the Valuation of Corporate Securities

·         Valuation of Portfolios of Financial Guarantees

·         Risk Management and Value at Risk (VaR)

·         Value at Risk (VaR) and Principal Components Analysis (PCA)

All these topics will be discussed in context of Matlab

 

The course fee structure

For Individuals:

·         Default: 500GBP for three months,

 

For Groups/Institutions:

·         Default: 1000GBP for Three Months,

 

MatLab M-files, EBooks, Manuals, Example datasets, EBooks and weekly lecture slides will be provided before commencement of each lecture.

The course will be offered to those who register on http://elearning.aneconomist.com. Registration should be confirmed within a week, or the system will delete all those accounts not with a status of confirmed payment and enrolment for a course.

Financial Econometrics Using Matlab: Two Weeks Course


 

Matlab has been one of the important Modeling, Simulations and Data Analysis software widely used by Financial Econometricians. Two Weeks long course has been developed to introduce basic training in Financial Econometrics using Matlab and making the registered students enabled to independently apply their skills to Data Analysis and Modeling in the Areas of Econometrics and Finance. The course is equally important to the beginners and advanced learners in Finance, Economics and Financial Econometrics who want to develop a sense of modeling and analysis. The main objective of the course is to introduce the theory and application of Financial Econometrics and how to use the powerful Mathematical Modeling Software Tool, Matlab for analysis and simulation.

 

The course is planned in three sections:

·         Registration starts today: Today

·         Registration ends: May 10, 2012

·         Course Begins: May 10, 2012

 

Main contents are:

 

Exempted Topics for Advanced Learners in Statistics and Econometrics

·         Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations

·         General Approach to the Valuation of Contingent Claims

·         Pricing Options using Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Term Structure of Interest Rates and Interest Rate Derivatives

·         Credit Risk and the Valuation of Corporate Securities

·         Valuation of Portfolios of Financial Guarantees

·         Risk Management and Value at Risk (VaR)

·         Value at Risk (VaR) and Principal Components Analysis (PCA)

 

All these topics will be discussed in context of Matlab

 

The course fee structure:

Individuals: 150GBP

Groups: 500GBP

 

MatLab M-files, EBooks, Manuals, Example datasets will be provided upon enrolment for the course. EBooks and weekly lecture slides will be provided before commencement of each lecture.

 

The course materials will be provided to those who register on http://elearning.aneconomist.com. Registration should be confirmed within 24 Hours by paying the course fee. Limited Places are Available.

 

 

Introduction to Matlab for Finance


 

Matlab has been one of the important Modeling, Simulations and Data Analysis software widely used by Financial Econometricians. The one week short course has been developed to introduce basic training in using Matlab for Finance enabling the registered students to independently apply their skills to Data Analysis and Modeling in the area of Finance. The course is equally important to the beginners and advanced learners in Finance, Economics and Financial Econometrics who want to develop a sense of modeling and analysis. The main objective of the course is to introduce the theory and application of Financial Econometrics and how to use the powerful Mathematical Modeling Software Tool, Matlab for analysis and simulation.

 

The course is planned in three sections:

·         Registration starts today: Today

·         Registration ends: May 14, 2012

·         Course Begins: May 15, 2012

 

Contents of the Course:

 

Selected Topics from the following will be discussed. Student has the choice to select one or many topics.

 

·         Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations

·         General Approach to the Valuation of Contingent Claims

·         Pricing Options using Monte Carlo Simulations

·         Term Structure of Interest Rates and Interest Rate Derivatives

·         Credit Risk and the Valuation of Corporate Securities

·         Valuation of Portfolios of Financial Guarantees

·         Risk Management and Value at Risk (VaR)

·         Value at Risk (VaR) and Principal Components Analysis (PCA)

 

All these topics will be discussed in context of Matlab

 

The course fee structure:

Individuals: 100GBP payable on registration for the course

Groups: 250GBP, payable after the invoice has been sent to the group leader

 

MatLab M-files, EBooks, Manuals, Example datasets and Lecture Recordings into DVD format will be provided upon enrolment for the course. EBooks and weekly lecture slides will be provided before commencement of each lecture. DVD recordings will be posted on the portal after the course completes and editing has been completed for improving quality

 

The course materials will be provided to those who register on http://elearning.aneconomist.com. Registration should be confirmed within 24 Hours by paying the course fee.  Only 10 Places are Available for live, online and person-to-personal online lecturing to maintain proper balance in discussion and participation.