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MAA769 - Ethics for Financial Services

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 2: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Peter Ngigi
Trimester 2: Peter Nigigi
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MAI769
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 3 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning including 11 scheduled online workshops of 1 hour duration

Content

As a requirement of education standards provided by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), the unit develops students' appreciation of ethics and their ability to evaluate and apply ethical principles in the decision-making process in financial planning. Topics covered include: the nature of ethics; ethical factors influencing the performance of financial services; ethical theories and principles applicable to finance professionals; ethical decision-making models; ethical issues and conflicts of interest in the financial services industry; FASEA and professional codes of ethics; applying ethical decisions in case scenarios; international business practices; and code monitoring bodies.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Apply knowledge of ethical theories, principles and decision-making models in arriving at and communicating responsible and ethical judgements in financial planning scenarios.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2:Communication

ULO2

Evaluate and respond (verbally and in writing) to stakeholder interests.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2:Communication

ULO3

Justify ethical decisions according to relevant national and international professional standards and codes of ethics.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO4

Evaluate the role of code monitoring bodies in monitoring and enforcing adviser compliance with codes of ethical conduct.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical Thinking

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week 

Assessment 1:  (Individual) Written assessment (business report)

1500 words 20% Week 5

Assessment 2: Case study (Group of 3)

Presentation 10 mins

Business report 2000 words

20%

 

20%

Week 9

Assessment 3: Examination (closed book)

2 hours 40% Examination period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: Students are required to achieve at least 50% on the exam and achieve at least 50% of total marks available.

Learning Resource

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