The
course is designed to provide entering graduate students with a basic knowledge
of mathematical and statistical techniques which will be applied throughout the
remainder of the MSIM course curriculum. While doing this, key concepts in
economics and finance, such as present value calculations and the associated
mechanics of discounted cash flow analysis, in the context of risk and
uncertainty, will be introduced. The methods of empirical investigation
presented include basic regression analysis and hypothesis testing, involving
Excel spreadsheets and related tools. Main practical applications will be in
the context of capital budgeting and demand analysis. Cases will be used to
illustrate the value of data analysis to support effective and successful
decision making.
- Teacher: Patrick Coggi