Study Guide

Objective

You understand the challenges and benefits of diversity in the workplace.
You can create a working environment that makes use of the benefits of workplace diversity.
You have the leadership skills to manage diversity in the workplace.
You recognize the legal and social aspects of managing a diverse workforce.
You can develop a diversity program in the workplace.

Content

Gender relations in the workplace.
Managing diverse teams.
Intercultural management.
Diversity training in the workplace.
Developing an organizational diversity program.
Inclusive leadership.

Opiskelumateriaali

Materials provided through the Learn platform
Selected readings and cases

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Individual study tracks can be negotiated with the instructor. It will be available only if the student can provide sufficient basis for such implementation. There can be a pre-test to assess the students’ ability and suitability to complete the course individually.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Case studies related to various organizations
Possibly guest lectures

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be no written exams. The course will include one individual or group project. The deadlines will be provided later.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

The course will be provided in the English language. We will also discuss issues related to international work force.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The students will participate in online lectures, solve business cases and write a project related to diversity in the workplace. The probable topics for the project will be provided later.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Gender relations and social equity in the workplace
Managing and leading a diverse team
Intercultural management
Diversity programs and training in the workplace
Analyzing and improving diversity program
Inclusive leadership

Further information

The course will be virtual and implemented through Teams channel. Information about the course page and other practicalities will be provided through Teams.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active engagement during contact sessions
Case studies
Class project