Es ist eine neuere Version 2025W dieses Fachs/Moduls im Curriculum Master's programme Economic and Business Analytics 2025W vorhanden.
Workload
Mode of examination
Education level
Study areas
Responsible person
Coordinating university
21 ECTS
Structure
M1 - Master's programme 1. year
Economics
Sophie Parragh
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan
Master's programme Economic and Business Analytics 2022W
Objectives
The students have knowledge of the basics of empirical economic research and microeconomic theory and know how digital technologies can be used in a business environment to create value. The primary goal is to bring the students to a uniform level of education in the addressed topics.
The students are able to independently apply the basic methods of econometrics and are able to empirically process business and economic problems. They are familiar with the basic principles of mathematical statistics and know the simple methods of causality analysis. They are familiar with the theoretical foundations of microeconomics and with the mathematical methods required for this. They know how decisions under uncertainty are modeled and are familiar with the most important approaches from behavioral economics.
Students are able to analyze business processes and have basic knowledge of how these are supported technically in companies. They know how data is processed and managed in companies and how decision-relevant information can be obtained. They can use simple data science techniques via suitable tools (Python) to support decision-making in companies.
Subject
The course content emerges from the content of the courses.
Further information
In addition, at least 3 ECTS must be selected from "Principles in Applied Economics, Digital Transformation and Technologies - Mandatory Electives".
Students who already have specialized knowledge of the Python programming language have to choose other courses in the amount of 6 ECTS from "Principles in Applied Economics, Digital Transformation and Technologies - Mandatory Electives".
Students who have already completed compulsory courses in the bachelor's program must choose other courses from the courses in "Principles in Applied Economics, Digital Transformation and Technologies - Mandatory Electives".
