Diversity managementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: HR00ES09
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
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.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
04.03.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in HR, viestintä ja johtaminen
Teachers
- Jagat Kunwar
Teacher in charge
Jagat Kunwar
Groups
-
HRKV23SYHR, communication and leadership, Master's degree
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