Everyone in a professional career needs to be aware of D&I, especially if you are or will be responsible for others at some level. In this minor, you will explore societal challenges, such as labour market issues and the relation between organisations and societal developments and expectations. Through analysing organisational structures and roles within organisations, you learn to approach D&I from different perspectives. You will also explore behaviour, how to change it and add instruments to your professional toolbox. You will work for one or more clients to understand how D&I contribute to the performance of organisations, teams and individuals.   

Minor content

This minor focusses on D&I in a professional context and deals with topics such as leadership, effective communication and social safety. By scrutinizing organizational structures, D&I policy development and implementation, you are introduced to the role D&I plays in organisations. Subsequently, you will dive deeper into the topic by reviewing D&I from different points of view, such as from the perspective of an employee, (in)formal leader, support staff, manager/director, client, student or patient. By exploring different ethical dilemmas, threats and resistance, you will enhance your understanding of these dynamics and their effects on the performance of organisations, teams and individuals.  

Structure of the minor

The minor is 15 ECTS and there are two tests connected to it, a portfolio and an assessment. The Learning Outcomes of the minor are:

• The student explains how societal developments and challenges related to the (international) labour market and the future of work are connected to D&I.
• The student analyses how D&I influences performance of organisations, teams and individuals from different perspectives.
• The student identifies and applies instruments, measures and actions an organization could take to make their working environment more diverse, inclusive and equitable

In this minor, you will cooperate with your fellow students, a diverse team of lecturers and you will complete an assignment for a professional client.

Recommended Knowledge

This minor is open to and suitable for all student in all domains. We strive for a diverse student population in this minor.

Minor can also be taken in combination with minor Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Society and You.

There is an assumption that you hold the propaedeutic year of your bachelor's programme. Furthermore, we advise you to make sure that you have also completed at least 30 credits in year 2 and/or 3 so that you have just a slightly more solid foundation to participate in the minor. 

This minor is offered by Human Resource Management B

Examination

The minor is assessed through a portfolio that contains both individual and group work. There will also be an assessment.