ECON670

Use different forecasting techniques to make accurate decisions in economic and business environments.

Integrate the basics in regression analysis, time series analysis and their applications in forecasting.

Analyze the trend, seasonal and cyclical issues of time series data in forecasting analysis.

Apply the knowledge in Box-Jenkins, Exponential Smoothing and Vector Auto Regressive (VAR) Time Series forecasting models to provide better forecasts.

Explain how to forecast with data driven forecasting methods.

Analyze both single equation and multiple equation time series models to obtain forecasts.

Construct forecast reports for higher level management for vital decision making.

Obtain proficiency in different forecasting supported software packages.