Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
İSL539FINANCIAL TIME SERIES ANALYSISCompulsory115
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Giving theoretical and applied advanced econometrics and time series analysis, which are required to be used in other courses in the program, thesis writing and academic studies.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç.Dr.Gönül YÜCE AKINCI
Learning Outcomes
1Covering regression models, predictions, and problems in regression
2Review and understanding of econometric models
3Teaching basic financial time series models
4Processing forecasts, estimators and their properties in econometrics
5Comprehensive coverage of ARCH and GARCH models
6Giving the necessary theoretical and applied time series analysis information for thesis writing
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Linear time series models and their applications. Volatility modeling with heteroskedastic models; Nonlinear models, neural networks and their applications; High frequency data analysis, market microstructure; continuous diffusion models and Ito Lemma; VaR, stress testing, extreme value analysis and multivariate models, factor models and applications; multivariate relative heteroskedastic models; Markov chain, Monte Carlo methods.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic Concepts, Chart Tools, and Time Series Examples
2Regression, Trend and Seasonality
3Model Evaluation Criteria and Selection of the Appropriate Model
4Stationary Models
5Moving Average and Self Dependent Processes
6Spectral Theory and Filtering
7Non-Stationary Models
8Midterm
9Unit Root and Unlimited Time Series
10Seasonal Patterns
11Multivariate Time Series
12Multivariate Time Series
13Multivariate Time Series
14Transfer Function Models
15Nonlinear Models
16final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Applied Time Series Modelling and Forecasting, John Wiley & Sons, England Brockwell, P.J. & Davis, R.A. (2002). Introduction to Time Series and Forecasting, 2nd edition, Springer, USA. Kendall, M.G. & Ord, J.K. (1990). Time Series, 3rd edition, Hodder Education.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Writing Paper13030
Individual Study for Mid term Examination22040
Individual Study for Final Examination12222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)136
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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