Integrative Practical

2022-2023

Algemene informatie

Vakcode E_EOR2_INTP
Studiepunten 6 EC
Periode P3
Vakniveau 200
Onderwijstaal Engels
Faculteit School of Business and Economics
Vakcoördinator dr. J.M.A. Telg
Examinator dr. J.M.A. Telg
Docenten dr. M.A. Estevez Fernandez
dr. J.M.A. Telg
Onderdeel van opleiding(en)

Praktische informatie

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Doel vak

In this course, students learn
• how to apply basic techniques from Econometrics, Operations Research
and Mathematical Economics to problems taken from real life. For this,
they first have to model the problem in mathematical terms, and
afterwards decide what techniques are relevant for the specific problem.
• how to work efficiently in a randomly assigned group.
• to communicate results in a scientific presentation.
• how to use scientific language to write a report.
• to give constructive feedback to peers.

Inhoud vak

In this course, students work in groups on a practical case involving
Econometrics, Mathematical Economics and Operations Research. The first
week is intended to introduce the projects, the required literature and
the data. In weeks 2 and 3, there will be meetings to report the
progress and to ask questions. The presentations and hand-in of the
final reports will take place in week 4.

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

Working groups of at least two and at most four students. Weekly
meetings.

Toetsvorm

Presentation and written report.

Vereiste voorkennis

For the students of the Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research,
there is an entry requirement. The student must have obtained a partial
grade of at least 5.5 for at least one of the courses Econometrics I,
Mathematical Economics I and Operations Research I.

Literatuur

Students have to find appropriate sources themselves. Literature used in
the prerequisite courses may prove useful.

Aanbevolen voorkennis

The contents of the three courses Econometrics I, Operations Research I
and Mathematical Economics I.