MGMT 311 - Managing Diversity in the 21st Century Workplace

Units: 3
Challenges and rewards associated with managing today’s increasingly diverse workforce. It responds to demographic and global changes in the workplace by framing diversity and inclusion as a resource to be leveraged rather than a problem.

Prerequisites: Junior, senior or post-baccalaureate standing.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the business case for diversity.
Apply critical thinking skills to complex individual, societal and organizational dynamics related to 21st century workplace diversity and inclusion.
Develop skills that reflect respect for human difference and support inclusion.
Learn concrete strategies for reaping the benefits of diversity in organizations, while avoiding potential drawbacks.
Utilize skills and best practices gained to assist in creating an inclusive workplace environment.
Have the readiness and ability to take a leadership role in managing diversity and globalization in their career and workplace