Diversity management (5 cr)

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 will be provided through the Learn platform when the course begins-
Material will included selected academic readings, real-life case examples and videos.

Study forms and methods

Online learning. The course will have a joint kick-off meeting at Teams and one other online meeting. The course will be based on individual learning and few assingments.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Case studies related to various organizations

Timing of exams and assignments

The course dont have exams, instead there is various assignments that are required to done during the course.

International cooperation

The course will be taught in English-

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

DEI related questions in an organization
Managing and leading a diverse team
Intercultural management
Diversity programs and training in the workplace
Analyzing and improving diversity program
Inclusive leadership
Social responsibility

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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