The subject describes introductory business forecasting techniques. It covers quantitative forecasting methods including, smoothing, time-series and regression techniques. Qualitative judgmental forecasting approaches are also described. Computer software is used to implement these techniques where appropriate.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.
HD/FL
One session
School of Accounting and Finance
Not available to students who have completed ECO250
- the need and role for forecasting - review of basic statistics - computer software for forecasting - smoothing method - decomposition methods - ARIMA forecasting methods - regression methods for forecasting - judgmental approaches to forecasting - forecasting and business decision problems
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.