Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. develop the capacity to analyse obligations of employers in respect of contributions to retirement funds and the statutory administration obligations
2. develop the ability to describe and explain the functions of the consultants, administrators, trustees, principle officers, actuaries and the Registrar of the FSB in respect of administration of retirement funds
3. evaluate the difference between defined benefits and defined contribution schemes and the administration practices.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week