Econometrics Learning objectives

On completion of the course students will have:

 an overview of econometric methodology

 an understanding of basic econometric techniques, examining both their theoretical justifications and limitations, and their practical application
 understanding of how econometric techniques may be applied to investigate issues in economic theory

suggested reading
We advise you not to buy books before the module begins, as the reading list may change. If you wish to read in advance, look for these texts in the University library

Wooldridge, J (2014) Introduction to Econometrics, Cengage (course text)

Gujarati, D and Porter, D (2009) Basic Econometrics, McGraw-Hill

Kennedy, P (2003) A Guide to Econometrics, 5th edition, Blackwell

Management process

suggested reading

Burt, K.S. No date. Management: A Short Course for Managers. New York, NY: John Wiley.

Francis, P.H. 1977. Principles of R&D Management. New York, NY: AMACOM. See pages 128-130.

Holt, D.H. 1987. Management: Principles and Practices. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Massie, J.L. 1979. Essentials of Management. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Mintzberg, H. 1973. The Nature of Management Work. New York, NY:
Harper & Row
Nickel, J.L. 1989. Research Management for Development. San Jose, Costa Rica: IICA.

Peters, J.J., & Waterman, R.H., Jr. 1982. In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies. New York, NY: Harper & Row.

1. Stephen P. Robbins and Mary Coulter, 'Management', Prentice Hall of India, 8th edition. 2. Charles W L Hill, Steven L McShane, 'Principles of
Management', Mcgraw Hill Education, Special Indian Edition, 2007. REFERENCE BOOKS: 1. Hellriegel, Slocum & Jackson, ' Management - A
Competency Based Approach’, Thomson South Western, 10th edition, 2007. 2. Harold Koontz, Heinz Weihrich and Mark V Cannice, 'Management - A
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Change management

►Course objectives

The objectives of this course are: • To teach relevant, practical and applicable change management skills to equip students to proactively engage with change
processes in the workplace. • To improve the student’s self-confidence to use change management tools and models to design appropriate change plans for their
workplace.• To introduce contemporary theory and practice in modern change management processes and the range of tools and methods available to address
change challenges and problems.

suggested reading

Kotter, J. P., & Cohen, D. S. (2002). The heart of change. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Schein, E. H. (1999). The corporate culture survival guide.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Spector, B. (2007), Implementing Organizational Change, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

: Herold, D.M. and Fedor, D.B. (2009), Leading Change Management, Kogan Page, London.

Deutschman, A. (2007), Change or Die, Harper, New York.

Hayes, J. (2010), The Theory and Practice of Change Management, Palgrave Macmillan, London.