By DKZ.2R: Seminar -Advanced R

Course Description and Goals:

The course teaches advanced topics in R programming that become increasingly relevant for everyday applications in both applied and theoretical econometrics and empirical economics. It covers, amongst other topics:

• Advanced programming concepts, including object orientation, profiling, and debugging. • Packages for modern applications in data science. • Cutting-edge R extensions, for example for parallel computing and C++ integration. • Applications relevant to empirical economics and econometrics.

Admission and Formalities:

• The number of participants is limited. • Please apply in advance by emailing a one-page letter of motivation to Martin Schmelzer (schmelzer.martin@gmx.de) by 1 April 2026. • Please state your study program in the application. • Additionally, completion of a self-assessment is mandatory; however, the outcomes are not relevant for the admission decision.

General Information:

University: University of Duisburg-Essen • Study Program and Level: Master’s students, solid working knowledge of basic R programming is required. • Weekly Hours: The course is offered as a block course with integrated lecture and exercise sessions. • Course dates and times: 9:30–17:00 on • 11.04.2026 – A-003 • 18.04.2026 – A-003 • 25.04.2026 – A-003

• 09.05.2026 – S06 S00 B08 • 23.05.2026 – S06 S00 B08 • 29.05.2026 – S06 S00 B08 • 30.05.2026 – S06 S00 B08 • 27.06.2026 – S06 S00 B08

• Language: English

Further information, including locations, and Zoom links, can be found on our homepage: https://oek.wiwi.uni-due.de/studium-lehre/lehrveranstaltungen/sommersemester-26/advanced-r-for-econometricians-lecture-with-integrated-exercise-17359/