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MNGT-E1004 - Managing Diversity and Inclusion, Lecture, 21.10.2024-4.12.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • can recognize and argue for the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity at work. 
  • can analyze and critically evaluate how gender and diversity/difference are done at the level of interaction, organizational practices, and society.
  • knows the benefits and pitfalls of diversity management and the basic tools used in DM practices.
  • can identify and develop theoretically founded evidence-based interventions and practices that promote diversity, inclusion and equity.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 04.12.2024

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.

    Assignments

    Group work

    Exam

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course is offered in a hybrid format, including independent online study and limited contact teaching.

    Online recordings and contact teaching

    Independent Work

    Group Work

    Exam

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Articles and other materials assigned by the teacher.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
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:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    Enrolment max 100 students. Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order 1) People Management and Organizational Development / Open University students, 2) Creative Sustainability students, 3) Hilma, National Gender Studies Network students, 4) Other students of Department of Management Studies 5) BIZ exchange students, 6) Other BIZ students, 7) Other Aalto students.

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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