Form C4
1. Course
Code
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
C10DI
2. Course
Title
Management and Languages
Diversity Management
3. SCQF 10
4. Credits
Level
6. `Course CoDr N. Kamenou-Aigbekaen
ordinator
5. School
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
15
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
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Name…………………….....Sem..…...
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8. Pre-requisites
C18HM Human Resource Management
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
None
11. Replacement Courses
Code:
None
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
16. Syllabus
To develop a critical understanding of the major areas of diversity in organisations and society
To examine how such diversity affects organisational effectiveness
To examine the importance and benefits of diversity
To understand and critically evaluate different areas of discrimination, focusing on the labour market experiences of different social groups, such as women,
ethnic minority groups, disabled groups and older workers etc.
To link Human Resource Management theory and reality to equality and diversity discussions
To examine different approaches to equality/diversity and different diversity initiatives
To critically evaluate the business case for diversity
The syllabus covers a range of issues regarding the course topic. An indicative syllabus is as follows:
 Gender: sociological perspectives, feminist theories, gender issues in employment, Work-life balance and flexible working
 Race, ethnicity, culture and religion: migration history, race relations, labour market experiences, institutional racism, career progression
 Legislative framework
 Human Resource Management and Equality
 Equality Approaches: Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity
 Business case for diversity
 Diversity policies and initiatives
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Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Personal Abilities
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Students will be able to
 Understand and critically evaluate key debates
in equality and diversity management areas
 Evaluate different explanations and approaches
to discrimination and inequality
 Develop a critical view of the unequal
distribution of power and opportunities in
organisations
 Assess difficulties in challenging and changing
existing organisational and societal cultural
assumptions.
Students will be able to
 Analyse and evaluate existing research in this area
 Gain the appropriate skills to research and present work within this area in group
presentations, coursework and exams
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Students will be able to
 Demonstrate a high level of understanding in
key issues on diversity in organisations
 To gain an insight on professional practice on
Human Resource and Diversity issues through
relevant weekly case studies
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Students will be able to
 Be able to produce an independent piece of
work on a key area of the course
18. Assessment Methods
Method
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Students will be able to
 Participate constructively and
effectively in group
discussions
19. Re-assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Coursework
Examination
3 Hours
Duration of Exam
Diet(s)
(if applicable)
50
50
None
None
None
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
February 2013
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
September 2013
Version
Number
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