Corporate Regulations and Ethics in Finance

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 2008
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Course ID
200292
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces business regulations and professional ethics in finance. At a firm level, the course covers corporate social responsibility and business regulations. At an individual level, the course covers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. These topics are crucial for managing modern corporations and reinforce the role of finance professionals in a dynamic business environment and their significance to society in general.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the rationale for corporate social responsibility and business regulation
  • Determine components of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct (code and standards)
  • Identify behaviour that follows to the Code and Standards and behaviour that violates the Code and Standards
  • Recommend practices and procedures to prevent violations of the Code and Standards

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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