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Diversity management and inclusive leadership (5 cr)

Code: 5E00DK74-3001

General information


Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

12.01.2024 - 26.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Competence

Teachers

  • Emilia Kangas

Student groups

  • YLI23
    Master of Business Administration, Business Competence

Objective

After completing the course, students will be familiar with the factors that influence the management of a diverse work community. Students will be able to describe the key opportunities and tensions associated with managing a diverse workplace. Students can apply different models and tools in managing a diverse work community. Students will understand the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) themes in organizational context. Students will be able to assess their ability to act as a leader in a diverse workplace and to develop their own skills as a leader in a diverse work environment.

Content

- Diversity and inclusiveness as an asset for business
- Diversity management and inclusive leadership
- Diversity and inclusion work in workplaces
- Inclusive corporate culture
- Equal career opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion in HRD
- Inclusive recruitment
- Work-life balance

Materials

Literature specified by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures and development assignment

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has participated in the course. The student has demonstrated the ability to understand the basic concepts of the diversity management and inclusive leadership. The student has been able to use the basic D&I concepts in course assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has performed well in the course and has actively participated in the lectures. The student has demonstrated a good ability to understand the concepts of the D&I management. The student has applied models and tools of D&I management in course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has performed excellently in the course and has been very active in the lectures. The student has demonstrated an excellent ability to understand the concepts of D&I management and to apply these to practical business situations. The student has applied and developed models and tools of D&I management in course assignments.

Assessment methods and criteria

Development assignment and activity

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has participated in the course. The student has demonstrated the ability to understand the basic concepts of the diversity management and inclusive leadership. The student has been able to use the basic D&I concepts in course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has performed well in the course and has actively participated in the lectures. The student has demonstrated a good ability to understand the concepts of the D&I management. The student has applied models and tools of D&I management in course assignments.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has performed the tasks allocated in a commendable way by applying the course content and concepts to develop new ideas in the given development task. The student can explain the basic concepts of financial reporting and the different areas of reporting, the basic principles and recognize their importance to different stakeholders. He is able to analyze the role of a company in society and the related social responsibility. The student is also able to assess the importance of corporate responsibility for the business of companies and the financial success of the company. The student knows the Community legislation related to the activities of an individual enterprise and is able to assess its significance in the company's management and operations. He can explain the starting points and different dimensions of good governance as well as assess the different aspects of good governance.