Culture and Diversity in Business (5 cr)
Code: C-10065-LD00EH29-3018
General information
- Enrollment
- 05.05.2025 - 10.08.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 2
- Course
- C-10065-LD00EH29
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
The course will be held in autumn 2025. See the Time and Location section for course schedule info.
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
Mondays from August 25th through October 13th, 2025 ONLINE
Materials
Recommended literature and other course material will be announced during the course kickoff session on Monday, August 25th, 2025. Lecturer's material will be made available via OMA. Current material will be shared during the course.
Teaching methods
Collaborative learning. Activating lectures. In-class exercises. Writing assignments. Group tasks. Independent study.
Exam schedules
There is no comprehensive exam in this course.
Completion alternatives
This course cannot be completed by taking an exam. There is no alternative way of completing this course.
Student workload
The scope of the course is 5 ECTS (130 h). Student workload during contact sessions = approx. 16 hours. Student workload outside contact sessions = approx. 114 hours.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Learning tasks 80%. Student's active participation in sessions 20%. To be confirmed in August 2025.
Qualifications
Work Society of the Future or equivalent competences