LEARNING OUTCOMES
Credits: 6
Schedule: 27.02.2023 - 19.04.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Saija Katila
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course provides an overview of managing diversity (DM) and inclusion in organizations and labour market in general. The course discusses how DM and inclusion can be promoted and what kind of tools and practices organizations have in their use. The course critically assesses the benefits and pitfalls of diversity management and inclusion efforts of organizations by interrogating how cultural assumptions concerning gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality etc., are reproduced in organizations in the level of interaction, practices and culture. Throughout the course possibilities for change are explored by considering forms of interventions for changing exclusionary practices in organizations.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Active participation during contact teaching sessions
AssignmentsGroup work
Exam
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching
Independent Work
Group Work
Exam
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Mandatory lectures 7/10. Students must attend the first lecture to ensure their place in the course.
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
2023-2024 Spring IVEnrollment :
Enrolment max 60 students. Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order: 1) People Management and Organizational Development / Open University students, 2) Hilma, National Gender Studies Network students, 3) Management and International Business students, 4) BIZ exchange students, 5) Other BIZ students, 6) Other students.