Time Series Models and Business Forecasting

Paper Code: 
MBB 426
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

  1. Understand the relevant aspects of time series modelling in business.
  2. Learn to build a good foundation for carrying out the practical projects related to time series analysis.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CLO 180.Analyze time series based business data.

CLO 181.Apply ARIMA modeling of stationary and non-stationary time series.

CLO 182.Identify frequently used volatility models and inspect the problems arising when analyzing unit root processes.

CLO 183.Identify and select testing strategy for volatility models.

CLO 184.Apply analytics on real world time series and forecast results.

CLO 185.Critically review and evaluate time series models and choose the best modelling approach.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, presentations

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation

MBB 426

 

Time Series

Models and

Business

Forecasting

 

18.00


Basic concepts in time series analysis: stationarity, autocovariance, autocorrelation, partial autocorrelation, Exploring Time series data patterns, Types of forecasting Techniques and choosing the appropriate method of forecasting

18.00

ARIMA modelling: Autoregressive models, moving average models,smoothing Technques,  duality, model properties, parameter estimates, forecasts, Applications in Management

18.00

Volatility models: ARCH and GARCH modelling, testing strategy for heteroscedastic models, volatility forecasts, Forecasting errors, choosing the best methbod

18.00

Integrated processes: Difference stationarity, testing for unit roots, spurious correlation and Managing the forecasting process.

18.00

Multivariate time series: Time series regression, VAR models, cointegration, forecasting properties

References: 

  • Mark J. Bennett, Dirk L. Hugen, Financial Analytics with R, Cambridge University Press
  • John E Hanke, Dean W. Wichern, Business Forecasting, PHI Publications

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