The aim of the unit is to provide students with knowledge of insurance and how it can be used to manage risk plans for individuals and small firms. It contextualises this theoretical knowledge within complex problems to develop and evidence students technical, creative and conceptual skills in their devise of innovative responses to industry based challenges.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BEO2401
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Define and explain some of the basic terms of insurance; | ||
| 2. | Justify the nature of insurance as a risk management device and collaboratively argue the need for insurance by individuals and corporations; | ||
| 3. | Describe and explain the functions and critique the operations of insurers and debate the current issues facing the industry; | ||
| 4. | Scrutinise and assess the special features of an insurance contract with initiative and judgement; | ||
| 5. | Argue the need for regulating the insurance industry including aspects of the regulatory environment of the industry and critique the role of representatives (Agents and brokers) and some of the taxation issues raised through the regulatory system; and | ||
| 6. | Review and assess general insurance and life insurance products available in the market. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online MC Quiz | 15% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 15% |
| Case Study | Group Case Study | 30% |
| Test | In-class Test | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Multiple Choice Quiz | 15% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 15% |
| Case Study | Group Case Study | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
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