This course is designed for the MBA program at Xiamen University Malaysia.
This course set up to manage tests for SEM205 Basic Econometrics for April 2020 semester
The topics covered the important theoretical framework of micro and macro-economics that shape the economic development and transformation phases undergone by Malaysia since they achieved independence in 1957. the course will increase students' awareness of the economic issues today in Malaysia and the sustainability of the economy system towards financial crisis and other global market competitiveness whereby Malaysia as a progressive developing country of 60 years has many potential areas to achieve further growth by collaborating well with other trade partners in the developed and developing countries. In this module, the students will also be expose to the role and responsibility of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia; BNM) in governing the money supply and monetary policies in Malaysia and importance of maintaining stability of the financial market.
The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to econometric theory and the application of the techniques to economics research.
Main topics include: the nature and scope of econometrics, basics of probability and statistics, the method of parameter estimation—ordinary least squares, the classical linear regression model, hypothesis testing, confidence interval approach, significance test approach, F test, joint hypothesis test, (adjusted) coefficient of determination, restricted least squares, function forms of regression models, dummy variables, regression analysis in practice including model selection, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, model specification errors, stationary and nonstationary time series, and serial correlation and heteroscedasticity in time series regressions.
The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to econometric theory and the application of the techniques to economics research.
Main topics include: the nature and scope of econometrics, basics of probability and statistics, the method of parameter estimation—ordinary least squares, the classical linear regression model, hypothesis testing, confidence interval approach, significance test approach, F test, joint hypothesis test, (adjusted) coefficient of determination, restricted least squares, function forms of regression models, dummy variables, regression analysis in practice including model selection, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, model specification errors, stationary and nonstationary time series, and serial correlation and heteroscedasticity in time series regressions.
This course is for SEM undergraduate students. This course covers areas of concentration, namely: • Individual and Market Demand • Production • The Cost of Production • Profit Maximization and Competitive Supply • The Analysis of Competitive Markets • Market Power: Monopoly and Monophony • Pricing with Market Power • Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
This is the first of a 2-parts course on Principles of Economics. It provides basic understanding of Microeconomics, which includes interpreting the behavior of producers,consumers and workers in different market.
This is the second of a 2-parts course on Principles of Economics. It provides basic understanding of Macroeconomics, which includes interpreting the current state of a country’s economy from economic indicators or predict the consequences of government economic policies.
At the end of this programme, students will be able to:
- Possess work-ready knowledge on international business and the organisations they are to be potentially employed, and a unique edge to knowledge on doing business in China;
- Have excellent communication, social and leadership skills, as well as cross-culturally sensitive, necessary for cross-boundary interactions and engagements;
- Display strong leadership and teamwork qualities who are critical thinkers and have strong problem-solving abilities, to competently brace a robust and dynamic international business environment;
- Appreciate social, professional and humanistic responsibilities, as well as uphold good ethics at all times as guarantees to the organisation they are employed to, and to their own personal self;
- Be ingrained with a passion for continually seeking knowledge, and a quest for information, vital for enhancements and advancements pursuits, either at the workplace, or for scholastic vocation.
This course is a guide to economic literacy and the global economy. It begins with an introduction of economics and the key tools of supply and demand, and how equilibrium is reached in a market economy. The second part of the course introduces a framework to study consumer and firm behavior. The final part of the course provides an introduction to macroeconomics and economic policy. Students will be required to understand basic economic concepts and analyse problem sets that reflect actual economic phenomena.
It
is designed to provide students with a key set of analytical tools that can be
applied to real-world economic issues, such as decisions made by consumers and
firms, and the effect of government policies in the marketplace. Students will
learn how to apply Microeconomics principles to comprehend and evaluate
arguments made in public policy debates. Principles of Economics I is the
introductory course in economic theory and applications. It is designed to
introduce undergraduate students to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics.
It deals with the economic behavior of consumers
and firms, covering analysis of demand and supply of goods, services, and
resources within an economy. The objective of the
course is to apply the principles of economic analysis to the day-to-day
decision-making of individuals, households (consumers), different types of
firms (sellers), market and government.
The objectives of this course are to:
1. The main objective of the course is to equip students with basic econometrics theories.
2. To help students prepare for their own practice work. Students are encouraged to regard the course as a preparation toward their thesis research project.
This course aims to provide students an understanding of the basic principles and practice of Malaysian taxation. It also aims to educate students on how to compute chargeable income and tax payable for individual under separate and joint assessment, and to determine chargeable income and tax payable for business income for sole proprietorship.
MODULE INTRODUCTION
This is the first of a 2-parts course that is an integral component to the programme. It is designed to provide students with a key set of analytical tools that can be applied to real-world economic issues, such as decisions made by consumers and firms, and the effect of government policies in the marketplace. Students will learn how to apply Microeconomics principles to comprehend and evaluate arguments made in public policy debates. SEM107 Microeconomics is the introductory course in economic theory and applications. It is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics. It deals with the economic behaviour of consumers and firms, covering analysis of demand and supply of goods, services, and resources within an economy. The objective of the course is to apply principles of economic analysis to the day-to-day decision-making of individuals and households (consumers), different types of firms, market and government.
MODULE INTRODUCTION
This is the first of a 2-parts course that is an integral component to the programme. It is designed to provide students with a key set of analytical tools that can be applied to real-world economic issues, such as decisions made by consumers and firms, and the effect of government policies in the marketplace. Students will learn how to apply Microeconomics principles to comprehend and evaluate arguments made in public policy debates. SEM101 is the introductory course in economic theory and applications. It is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics. It deals with the economic behaviour of consumers and firms, covering analysis of demand and supply of goods, services, and resources within an economy. The objective of the course is to apply principles of economic analysis to the day-to-day decision-making of individuals and households (consumers), different types of firms, market and government.