Certificate program in Integration and Diversity Management
Certificate program in Integration and Diversity Management
What is diversity?
Diversity has become a buzzword in the economic and social debate. A diversity concept encompasses acceptance of and respect for diversity. Diversity is the understanding that every person is unique. Individual differences, for example in terms of origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs, etc., therefore play no role in a person's reputation and positioning.
Why is the topic of diversity relevant?
Managing diversity issues has also become an essential topic for all companies. For example, companies with a diverse top management are 25 % more likely to be more profitable than average. And a study has shown that The greatest benefit of diversity management from the respondents' perspective is the organization's openness and ability to learn, which ensures its future viability. Above all, the focus is on employer branding with a view to the younger generations. Diversity is an indispensable part of this. Members of Generation Y and Generation Z are specifically looking for fair and diverse employers!
The University Certificate in Integration and Diversity Management comprises the two modules Diversity Management and Intercultural Integration Management from the M.A. in Business Education and aims to qualify participants to competently face the challenges of integration and diversity efforts in their professional or organizational environment.
Target group of the university certificate
The university certificate is primarily aimed at (prospective) practitioners in the fields of human resources, diversity and inclusion management or marketing and communication management. Business managers can also use the skills acquired for diversity- and inclusion-oriented strategic corporate management and qualify corresponding management decisions.
The focus of the certificate course is to acquire sufficient skills to promote diversity in the world of work in Germany and to establish this concept as an integral part of all organizations. Organizations should create a working environment that is free of prejudice. It is important that organizations understand diversity as a fabric of numerous elements and levels and establish and anchor diversity management accordingly.
The University Certificate in Integration and Diversity Management stands for teaching important practical skills on a recognized scientific basis!
You will complete the following two modules as part of your certificate program:
- Diversity management (10 ECTS)
- Intercultural integration management (10 ECTS)
You complete each of these two modules with a submission task.
The most important facts about your university certificate:
- Admission requirements: Vocational training or first professionally qualifying degree, e.g. Bachelor, Diplom FH, Diplom BA, Diplom Universität
- Duration of study: 6 months + 6 months free extension
- Credit Points: 20 ECTS
- Examination form: Submission task
- Start of studies: at any time
- Tuition fees: EUR 215 per month, EUR 1,290 in total
- Start date: at any time
You can obtain the university certificate Online and without compulsory attendance complete.
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What are the admission requirements?
Admission requirements are vocational training or a first professionally qualifying degree, e.g. Bachelor, Diplom FH, Diplom BA, Diplom Universität. The examination board decides on exceptions.
How is your course structured?
Your course comprises two modules, each of which concludes with an assignment:
Diversity Management (10 ECTS)
After successfully completing this module, you will be able to explain the basic mechanisms of social categorization, analyse the causes and consequences of social categorization and classify the background to the special situation of different social groups (e.g. with regard to gender, ethnicity, age, social status). They know what is meant by diversity and are also familiar with the legal foundations of diversity management. You are familiar with the options (training, strategies) for dealing with diversity and can develop new approaches to diversity management.
Intercultural Integration Management (10 ECTS)
After successfully completing this module, you will be familiar with the characteristics and objectives of intercultural integration management and know the current challenges of intercultural integration management in their social framework conditions and ethical consequences. You will be able to weigh up and apply alternative problem-solving strategies and solve operational and strategic problems in the field of intercultural integration management.
The entire university certificate comprises 20 ECTS.
How long will your studies take?
The standard period of study is six months. You can extend the duration of your studies by a further six months free of charge. You can start your certificate course at any time!
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