School Of BusinessEthics and Professionalism in Financial ServicesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 201037.2
Discipline: BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students are expected to have practical experience working in the financial planning industry and be on the Financial Adviser Register.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course or students who have practical experience working in the financial planning industry and are currently registered on the national Financial Adviser Register (FAR) may take this unit as a non-award stand-alone unit in order to meet new education requirements as outlined by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).
About this Unit
This unit will address the ways in which ethics play a pivotal role in professional behaviour. The process of professionalism is an integral part of management and is responsible for effective decision making. This unit considers the challenges in the financial services environment that require strong ethical values and professional judgement. Ethical decision making is a fundamental requirement of good business practice. This unit will consider the importance of ethics, the FASEA Code of Ethics, how to apply different ethical frameworks for decision making and the meaning of being a professional in financial services. This unit is available as a standalone bridging unit which is accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) having met the FASEA curriculum and standards requirements.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
A computer and internet access.
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