Syllabus

Title
5940 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in International Business
Instructors
Sai Yang, M.Sc.
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/06/23 to 02/13/23
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 05/11/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.136
Monday 05/15/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.127
Thursday 05/25/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.136
Thursday 06/01/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.136
Monday 06/05/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D2.0.374
Monday 06/12/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D2.0.374
Thursday 06/15/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.136
Thursday 06/22/23 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.136
Contents

What is diversity, equity and inclusion?

Why is it important and relevant? 

How does it apply in the context of international business?

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to: 

- critically discuss and evaluate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives 

- apply DEI concepts in the context of international business

- systematically think through complex topics

 

Attendance requirements

As this is a highly interactive class, it is important that you are well prepared and present for all sessions! You may miss max. 2 sessions, but be aware that class participation makes up a considerable stake of your final grade and, therefore, an absence will affect your grading. If you miss more than 2 sessions, you will be deregistered from the course.

Teaching/learning method(s)

Case studies  

Research exercises  

Team presentations

Interactive in-class discussions

Assessment

⅓ class participation

⅓ team presentation

⅓ individual case report

Readings

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Last edited: 2023-02-20



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