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Superannuation and Retirement
Undergraduate | RMI-FNP21 | 2021
Course information for 2021 intake
Obtain a thorough understanding of the way superannuation and retirement planning work.
Uncover the underlying ideological principles that govern superannuation practices. Research retirement planning strategies like investment allocation.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Superannuation and Retirement
About this subject
At the completion of this subject you will be able to:
- Compare the different types of superannuation and superannuation funds available in Australia and the benefits to the economy and society.
- Assess the regulatory environment in which the superannuation system operates and the impact of the various regulatory bodies on the financial planning industry.
- Analyse the various taxes applied to superannuation and compare tax treatments of deposits and withdrawals of funds from superannuation accounts.
- Examine the operation of self-managed superannuation funds and the role and obligations of superannuation fund trustees in Australia.
- Compare various investment options and strategies appropriate to retirees in the context of broader social and financial issues.
- Use financial planning tools to assess clients’ individual retirement plans and address critical issues
- Please refer to RMIT University’s Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.
Please note: This subject was previously known as Superannuation and Retirement Planning.
In this subject you will explore retirement planning with a particular focus on the role of superannuation in Australia. The subject will include a comprehensive study of superannuation funds, funding process, benefit structures, regulatory framework, investment decisions, taxation issues and administration requirements. Also included will be a consideration of the different forms of retirement income planning in the economy and issues, which impact on retirees at different stages of their life.
- Assessment Task 1 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2) (10%)
- Assessment Task 2 (Linked CLOs: 2, 3, 4, 6) (50%)
- Assessment Task 3 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5) (40%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
RMI-FNP11-Personal Wealth Management (no longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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