Cultural Diversity in Working Life (1 ECTS)
Code: XX00GA72-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.08.2025 - 28.07.2026
- Registration for implementation has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 1 ECTS
- Virtual portion
- 1 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- Online
- Unit
- Metropolia Business School
- Campus
- Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 1000
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
- Degree Programme in European Business Administration
Objective
The student will understand the cultural basis of their own actions. The student will also recognise the effects of different languages, cultures and expatriate experiences on the activities of individuals and organisations. The student will be able to identify the dimensions of cultural sensitivity and and language awareness in their approach to work.
Content
1 Awareness of the cultural basis in personal actions.
2 The effects of different languages, cultures and expatriate experiences on the activities of individuals and organisations.
3 Cultural sensitivity and and language awareness as working methods in an organisation.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.
Qualifications
Not required.
Further information
The language of instruction is English.
Further information
The language of instruction is English.