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2022 unit information
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MAI769
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning including 11 scheduled online workshops of 1 hour duration
As a requirement of education standards provided by the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS), 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; FAS and professional codes of ethics; applying ethical decisions in case scenarios; international business practices; and code monitoring bodies.
Apply knowledge of ethical theories, principles and decision-making models in arriving at responsible and ethical judgements in financial planning scenarios.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Evaluate ethical issues and challenges using extant theories and principles and communicate appropriate responses to stakeholders
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2:Communication
ULO3
Justify ethical decisions according to relevant national and international professional standards and codes of ethics
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO8: 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 capabilitiesGLO4: Critical Thinking
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1: (Individual) Report (Business)
Assessment 2: Case studyPart A: (Group of 3) PresentationPart B: (Group of 3) Business Report
Part A: 10 minutesPart B: 2000 words
Part A: 10%Part B: 30%
Assessment 3: PortfolioPart A: Report (Business) Part B: Reflection (Self)
Part A: 2000 wordsPart B: 1000 words
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.
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