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This subject introduces students to the fundamental concepts associated with the financial services industry in Australia and the multifaceted nature of its constituent parts.
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STUDY MODE
100% online
AQF LEVEL
8
NEXT INTAKE
13 Jan 2025
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,600.00
This subject introduces students to the fundamental concepts associated with the financial services industry in Australia and the multi-faceted nature of its constituent parts. Current case studies and relevant theory are utilised to develop students’ ability to evaluate prominent issues within the industry and to recommend solutions in accordance with the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders. These stakeholders include consumers, employees, policymakers, regulators, shareholders, suppliers and communities whose transactions, relationships and interdependencies are often complexified by ethical, technological and strategic factors of significance to financial services, and as such, are likewise addressed in this subject.
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On the successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
There is no prescribed text for this subject.
Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have previously acquired knowledge of relevance in accordance with the entry requirements, specifically via a prior qualification and/or equivalent work experience.
There are no equivalences for this subject.
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