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Culture and Diversity in Business (5 ECTS)

Code: LD00EH29-3016

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 10.08.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing
20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
Metropolia Business School
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
Economics and Business Administration
Teachers
Rebecca Kihlman
Teacher in charge
Anne Perkiö
Groups
LXD24K2
Liiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto
Course
LD00EH29

Implementation has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 30 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 23.10.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 30.10.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 06.11.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 13.11.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 20.11.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 27.11.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 04.12.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 11.12.2025 time 17:00 - 20:45
(3 h 45 min)
Työyhteisön moninaisuus LD00EH29-3016
MMC310 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student will have an understanding of workplace diversity and multicultural teamwork. S/he will have developed his/her presentation and demonstration skills. S/he will know how to apply critical thinking, discussion and interpersonal skills to challenging and sensitive cultural issues.

Content

- Cultural theories, models and frameworks
- Communication styles in multicultural teams
- Managing across cultures
- Leveraging workplace diversity as an organisational strength
- Presentation and interaction skills

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

Work Society of the Future or equivalent competences

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