Course Syllabus

Complete course information and policies

Course Description

This course provides skills in data analysis and econometric methods that can help students understand the behavior of individuals, firms, financial institutions, and other economic agents. Students will learn statistical techniques employed in finance and economics literature. These skills are valuable for postgraduate research and professional roles in investment banking, consulting, and data-driven industries.

Assessment & Grading

Attendance & Participation 12%
Midterm Examination 35%
Final Examination 35%
Group Assignment 18%

Grading Scale

A

90-100

A-

85-89

B+

80-84

B

75-79

B-

70-74

C+

67-69

C

65-66

C-

62-64

D/F

≤61

Quick Information

Duration

Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026

Location

Shanghai, China

Contact Hours

66 hours (4 credits)

Self-Study

21 hours/week required

Prerequisites

Fundamental Statistics or Business Statistics

Software

  • • Stata (primary)
  • • Python
  • • R
  • Bring laptop to workshops