ECMT3150 The Econometrics of Financial Markets (University of Sydney): rated 3.8/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ECMT3150 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Economics. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 金融市场计量经济学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit studies and develops the econometric models and methods employed for the analysis of financial data arising from financial markets. It extends and complements the material covered in ECMT2130.
ECMT3150 has 5 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "I found 3150 a great subject with Simon as a good, approachable lecturer who was genuinely passionate about the content and wanting students to do well. I really really enjoyed the option theory weeks (comes around about weeks 9/10 from memory). The 2000 level financial economet…"
On Reddit: "I've done 3150. You won't have a problem as long as the second year financial ecmt unit isn't actually a pre requisite (that is, a compulsory entry requirement) now and is instead just recommended. I thought Simon was a great lecturer overall. Fair assessments and his lectures a…"
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Q: Is ECMT3150 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ECMT3150, and when is it offered?
A: ECMT3150 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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