An individual assignment of 3000 words evaluating a range of key issues relating to diversity and equality management in the workplace, covers all learning outcomes.

Diploma or equivalent

Cornelius, N. (2002) `Building Workplace Equality'. London: Thomson. ISBN 1-86152-585-0
Kandola, R. and Fullerton, J. (1998) Diversity in Action: Managing the Mosaic. London: CIPD ISBN: 0-85292-742-8
Kirton,G. and Greene, A.M. (2005) `The Dynamics of Managing Diversity'. 2nd edition. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN: 0-750-662174
Students will be advised of other appropriate texts
relating to specific subject areas

The learning strategy for the part-time on campus and corporate module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment), of which 36 hours will be class support and 114 hours will be independent and self-directed study. Candidates attending full-time will be given 48 hours of class support and 102 hours of independent and self-directed study. The extra class support is to provide time for case study work and discussion.
Whilst the tutor will input some basic ideas on the main issues, candidates will be expected to carry out research and to take part in group discussions to develop these ideas.

There will be a mixture of activities including, tutor-led input, case studies, videos, group discussions. An examination of popular cultural texts and representations. Self-directed learning.

Library services, internet and e.mail, PC with Office software, website links, lectures and lecture notes, case studies, recommended texts and journals, tutorials

The historical context of diversity management and equal opportunities
The legislative framework for equality and diversity management
Contemporary views on diversity, equality and discrimination in organizations
Theorizing labour market segmentation and identity issues
An examination of the social, political and legal aspects that impact upon diversity and equality management
The influence of the media on the representation of minority groups
Researching ways in which organisations can promote equality of opportunity and the management of diversity in today's working environment
Examining case studies of organisations where issues relating to discrimination have been identified
Assessing the difficulties associated with the promotion of equality and the management of diversity
Evaluating the business case for diversity management
Examining a range of equal opportunity and diversity management strategies and their application in the workplace