FINC 7001 Communication and Ethics for Financial Planners
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 201008
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Description Students are immersed in an ethical framework in which to practice an array of essential skills required, by financial advisers, to create and maintain professional client adviser relationships. The subject investigates the importance of interpersonal skills and various approaches to dealing with the broad needs of clients - communication, psychological aspects of client decision making, culture and the creation of trust in the adviser -client relationship. This subject also includes professional writing skills, team work, time management, financial literacy and the promotion of professional services.
School Business
Discipline Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects FINC 7002 - Communication and Ethics for Financial Planner
Incompatible Subjects FINC 7004 - Financial Adviser Skills
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in program 2793 Master of Financial Planning or 2795 Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 15 minutes | 25 | N | Individual |
| Case Study | 1,500 words | 25 | N | Group |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Taylor, S., and Juchau, R., (Current edition) Financial Planning in Australia: Advice and Wealth Management
Teaching Periods