Business and Economic Forecasting

Unit code: BEO7000 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Victoria University Online
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Overview

Business and economic forecasting involves methods and techniques aimed at making predictions that can inform business decision making. This unit introduces students to the application of different forecasting techniques and practical experience in model building. Students will also explore forecasting methods available to senior managers and leaders for business decision making, including pricing, forecasting, demand analysis, production and cost analysis, and macroeconomic policy as it affects the business environment. The unit also explores techniques for the evaluation of forecasting methods across real world forecasting applications.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review concepts in forecasting and approaches to modelling trend, seasonality and persistence;
  2. Assess and strategise a range of models to the forecasting of economic data;
  3. Justify the selection of an economic forecasting method when set against alternatives;
  4. Interpret and analyse forecasted information in support of complex business decision making planning; and,
  5. Survey and appraise the prevailing literature on economic and business forecasting.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 10%
Forecasting the economic production of a BRIC economy
Assessment type: Literature Review
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Grade: 40%
Appraisal of contemporary forecasting methods
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 50%
Employing ensemble forecasting methods in a forecast scenario

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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