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Superannuation and Retirement

Postgraduate | UNE-AFM567 | 2021

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Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
16 weeks

FEE-HELP available

Superannuation and Retirement

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the structure and operation of the superannuation industry;
    2. critically evaluate the superannuation regularity and legislative environment;
    3. demonstrate specialist knowledge of the taxation of superannuation funds;
    4. critically analyse the use of contributions and benefits in different scenarios;
    5. critically evaluate superannuation benefits and termination payments; and
    6. apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate the complex planning of retirement incomes and the use of income safety nets.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Others

Candidature in the Master of Professional Accounting.

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
  • Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
  • Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
  • Other requirements -

    Textbook requirements:

    Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

    Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

    Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

    Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below.

    Further information

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.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

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