Principles of Financial Planning
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 24 hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Identify scope of financial advice and demonstrate knowledge of financial advice processes and technologies.
2. Exhibit an understanding of legislation and codes of conduct in the financial planning industry.
3. Develop a Statement of Advice for clients while considering the relevant ethical principles and professional conduct requirements.
4. Demonstrate professional communication skills, in order to effectively articulate an idea and convince others of its merit.
5. Work collaboratively and effectively in diverse teams
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Class | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Online (asynchronous) Lecture | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Learning Activities | 12.5 | 12 | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Examination | Individual | 40-60% | 1,2,4 |
Assignment | Individual | 40-60% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Presentation | Group | 20-30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
• Overview of financial planning industry
• Relevant legislations and code ethics and conducts in the financial planning industry
• Financial advice process
• Scopes of Financial Planning
• Construction and presentation of strategic Statement of Advice (SoA)
• Financial planning practice management
• Use of technology in Financial Planning
• Client engagement and communication
Study resources
- Reading materials.