Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor / Lecturer
Gordon Preece
Contact via Email
Lecturer
Chris White
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
2
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MAppFin or PGCertAppFin or GradDipAppFin) and (AFCP801 or ECFS865)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed as an introduction to a range of classical and contemporary ethical resources applicable to finance. It will use global and Australian financial and investment case studies to enable students to apply these resources and their own ethical experience in practice and in interaction with others. This unit uses methods of professional ethics to sharpen students' sense of professional identity and character.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
To pass this unit (requires a Mark of 50 or better) the student must pass the final examination.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Case Studies (Group Debate) | 10% | Refer to iLearn |
Assignment | 30% | Refer to iLearn |
Final Exam | 60% | Refer to Timetable |
Due: Refer to iLearn
Weighting: 10%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Group
Due Date: Sunday of course
Grading Method: Refer to 'Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily' section
Submission Method: Group presentation In class
Duration: 1,000 words (equivalent)
Extension Requests:
Other Information: Assigned and prepared in class time.
Due: Refer to iLearn
Weighting: 30%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Date: Refer to iLearn
Grading Method: Refer to 'Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily' section
Submission Method: Online via the Unit's iLearn site
Duration: 3,000 words. Refer to Assignment Coversheet
Extension Requests:
Other Information: Examine an ethical dilemma in the finance industry from your own, or others’ business/finance experience, and reflect on it in the light of the reading for and lectures in the class.
Due: Refer to Timetable
Weighting: 60%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Date: Refer to Timetable.
Assessments: Different Class Groups have different deadlines. Students should find the timetable and dates relevant to their group at www.mafc.mq.edu.au
Grading Method: Refer to 'Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily' section
Submission Method: As per MAFC Program Rules & Procedures at www.mafc.mq.edu.au
Duration: 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time
Examination Conditions:
Extension Requests:
Face-to-Face Teaching: Generally 20 hours
Timetable: Detailed timetable for classes are on the Centre’s web site www.mafc.mq.edu.au
Consultation Times:
Students who wish to contact any of the teaching staff may do so through:
Suggested Text: Standards of Practice Handbook, 11th edition. CFA Institute, 2014. Available from : https://www.cfainstitute.org/learning/products/.../ccb.v2014.n4.1.aspx
Additional Readings:
Lecture Notes: Available in printed form and electronically via iLearn.
Pre-Unit Materials: Information papers on statistics, regression, accounting and other material may be found at http://www.mafc.mq.edu.au/applications/minimum-knowledge-requirement/pre-course-materials1/. All students should work through this material prior to commencing the degree. The material will remain a useful reference as Students progress through the program.
Useful References:
Assumed Access:
Unit iLearn Site:
Important Notice:
SESSION 0: PRE-READING/VIEWING
SESSION 1: ETHICAL FRAMEWORK AND ORIGINS OF ETHICAL FAILURE
SESSION 2: GLOBAL ETHICS, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND CORRUPTION (THE AWB CASE)
SESSION 3: CORPORATE CHARACTER (THE JAMES HARDIE CASE)
SESSION 4: CORPORATE CULTURE (THE ENRON AND ARTHUR ANDERSEN CASES)
SESSION 5A: SOCIO-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHIES AND BUSINESS ETHICS (THE LEHMAN BROS CASE)
SESSION 5B - BUSINESS ETHICS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY OF INTANGIBLES
SESSION 6 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONCLUSION
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Session 0: Pre-Reading/Viewing added to Unit Schedule.
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Students should read the Unit Guide carefully at the start of semester. It contains important information about the unit. If anything is unclear, please consult one of the unit lecturers.
University Policy on Grading:
Specific Unit Grading:
Grade | Expectation |
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High Distinction | Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline. |
Distinction | Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. |
Credit | Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
Pass | Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes. |
Fail | Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
Review of Grade and final examination Script viewing: