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
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