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AFAS300: Principles of Financial Literacy
This unit develops financial literacy to enable students to understand what is needed to achieve a lifestyle that is financially sustainable, ethical and responsible. The key areas of financial goals, budgeting, investments, superannuation and common contracts and employment structures are explored. On completion of the course students will be able to set financial goals, establish a working budget, understand and distinguish between different investment instruments, understand the key features of superannuation in Australia and understand the implications of common financial contracts and employment structures. These outcomes aim to develop students' discipline specific knowledge, research and problem solving skills, personal judgement and an understanding of the need for continuous learning.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | |
| When Offered: | X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Ms Shauna Ferris |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | FOBE301, FOBE302 |
| Unit Designation(s): | |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies |
| People or Planet: | People |
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