The academic content and curriculum of the Econometrics Undergraduate Program is built on the foundations of the disciplines of economics and statistics and aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in these fields. The curriculum of the program generally covers basic economic theories, mathematics, statistics and econometric methods, as well as applied courses and project work.
Fundamentals of Mathematics and Statistics: In the first years of the program, students acquire a basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics. This includes differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, probability theory and methods of statistical analysis. These courses provide the mathematical and statistical foundations of econometric analysis.
Economic Theory: Microeconomics and macroeconomics courses teach students the basic concepts of economic theories. These courses include topics such as market dynamics, consumer behavior, theories of production, national income calculation and monetary policy.
Econometric Methods: Econometrics is the application of statistical methods to analyze economic data. Therefore, a significant part of the program is devoted to topics such as econometric theories, estimation methods, time series analysis, panel data analysis and cross-sectional analysis.
Applied Econometrics and Research Projects: Courses and projects that focus on the practical application of theoretical knowledge enable students to develop skills in working with real data. These courses include skills in using computer software and programming languages to analyze economic data.
Elective Courses and Specialization Areas: Students are offered elective courses and specializations according to their interests. These courses provide in-depth knowledge in more specific areas such as financial econometrics, environmental econometrics, health economics, international economics.
Capstone Thesis or Project: Most econometrics programs require students to prepare a capstone thesis or project to complete their academic career. This provides an opportunity for students to conduct independent research and apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired.
The curriculum of the Econometrics program is designed to provide students with the ability to understand, analyze and interpret economic events and policies. This program provides a broad skill set that allows graduates to be employed in academic research, government agencies, the financial sector and private companies.