Managing Diversity in the Workplace (BUSA90523)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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As Australian labour continues to become more diverse, increasing emphasis has been put on diversity-related issues in the workplace. This subject is designed to provide students with information on the multiple levels of diversity, and on how to manage diverse people and related issues to be effective in a global economy.

The subject will impart relevant scientific information as well as applied information (content) to furnish students with a foundation on how to effectively manage employee diversity in the workplace. In this subject, students will also use reflection, cases studies and experimental situations (contact) to reduce stereotypes and prejudices and increase comfort with intergroup contact.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will:

 

  • gain insight into the employment issues, stereotypes and biases faced by various identity groups.
  • be able to identify significant differences in the workforce and labour markets, and explore the potential advantages of workforce diversity for an organization.
  • be able to explain and critically evaluate the issues related to using different approaches to managing a diverse workforce efficiently and effectively.
  • be able to explain what culture is and some of the challenges of managing a diverse workforce across countries.
  • be aware of anti-discrimination legislation in all aspects of employment in various countries.
  • be able to identify some of the antecedents and outcomes of a climate of inclusion.

Last updated: 8 November 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90480 Leadership
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
BUSA90481 Managerial Ethics & Business Environment
April (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
BUSA90060 Data Analysis
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90001 Financial Accounting
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90224 Managing People
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90243 Marketing
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90093 Finance
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90193 Managerial Economics
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90482 General Management 1
September (On Campus - Parkville)
 62.5
BUSA90483 General Management 2
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 43.75

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90026 Business Strategy
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90227 Operations
April (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Note: BUSA90026 and BUSA90227 are concurrent pre-requisite and may be done concurrently with the subject.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 8 November 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Quiz

  • 1000 words
Week 515%

Syndicate assignment Part 1 : report

  • 200 words
Week 925%

Syndicate assignment part 2: Presentation

  • 15 minutes
Week 910%

Contribution to class learning (including class attendance, participation and indvidual reflection of weekly readings)

  • 1500 words
Throughout the semester10%

Final examination

  • 90 minutes
Hurdle requirement: students need to pass this final examination to pass the subject		End of term40%

Last updated: 8 November 2024

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • September
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date22 September 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsstudents are required to complete approximately 15 hours of readings to prepare for the subject during the pre-teaching period
    Teaching period29 September 2024 to 27 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date14 July 2024
    Census date 4 October 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail11 October 2024
    Assessment period ends27 October 2024

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Last updated: 8 November 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 8 November 2024