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Diversity management (5 cr)

Code: HR00ES09-3001

General information


Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
04.03.2024 - 30.04.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
RDI portion
3 cr
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, communication and leadership
Teachers
Jagat Kunwar
Teacher in charge
Jagat Kunwar
Groups
HRKV23SY
HR, communication and leadership, Master's degree
Course
HR00ES09

Realization has 1 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 2 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 24.04.2024 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Diversity management HR00ES09-3001
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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.

Course material

Materials provided through the Learn platform
Selected readings and cases

Study forms and methods

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Case studies related to various organizations
Possibly guest lectures

Timing of exams and assignments

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

International cooperation

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

Student workload

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.

Course part description

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

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