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Ethics and Professionalism

Southern Cross University
Gold Coast , Australia
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Accounting | Business Management | Finance
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Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various study options, including undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, research degrees, online study, and short courses.


Study Options

  • Undergraduate degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees
  • Research degrees
  • Online study
  • Short courses

Research Degrees

The university provides research degrees, including:


  • Higher Degree Research
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Masters by Thesis

Research Excellence

The university is committed to research excellence, with:


  • Research impact clusters
  • Rankings
  • Academic excellence awards
  • Governance and integrity
  • Ethics

Unit of Study: FINC2006 - Ethics and Professionalism

Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points: 12
  • Faculty/College: Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement: No

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to ethical principles, standards, and contemporary issues applicable to Australian financial advisers. Students will participate in teacher-directed activities and experiences relevant to ethical frameworks and the values and professional standards of the Code of Ethics.


Unit Content

  • Module 1: An Introduction to Ethics and Influences on Decisions and Behaviour
  • Module 2: The Financial Advice Environment Ethical Conflict of Interest and Client-Adviser Relationships
  • Module 3: Code of Ethics Monitoring and Enforcement and Values and Categories
  • Module 4: The Standards of the Code of Ethics
  • Module 5: Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
  • Module 6: Ethics in Leadership and Business Practices Professionalism and Reflective Practice

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast Term 2 Term 2
Online Term 2 Term 2

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:


  • Identify and explain the role of ethical, regulatory, and legal frameworks and professional standards in the financial advice environment
  • Explain the importance of due diligence and the best interests duty, and apply these principles to evaluate financial advice scenarios
  • Explain the values, obligations, and professional standards underpinning the Code of Ethics, and apply these principles to evaluate ethical decision-making in the financial advice industry
  • Critically apply ethical frameworks and professional standards to evaluate and solve dilemmas encountered by financial advisers

Prescribed Learning Resources

Term 2

  • Prescribed Texts: Information not currently available
  • Prescribed Resources/Equipment: Information not currently available
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