Culture and Diversity in Business (5 ECTS)

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

Location and time

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Materials

Learning materials and readings are provided through the course's Moodle page.

Teaching methods

Collaborative learning.
Activating lectures.
In-class exercises.
Writing assignments.
Group tasks.
Independent study.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The course is based on course assignments. Therefore, retake of assignments is not possible in this course.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1 ECTS = 27 hours of work from the student (total 135 hours during the course)

Content scheduling

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Further information

Please contact the lecturer regarding the recognition of prior learning at the beginning of the course.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

The overall grade for the course is determined as follows:

0-49 points = Fail/0
50-59 = 1
60-69 = 2
70-79 = 3
80-89 = 4
90-100 = 5

Qualifications

Work Society of the Future or equivalent competences