Information Package / Course Catalogue
MGMT 345 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code MGMT 345
Course Title in English Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Course Title in Turkish Çeşitlilik, Hakkaniyet ve Kapsayıcılık
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Ters-yüz öğrenme
Level of Course Orta
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 137 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To develop competence and knowledge of how to build an inclusive society in terms of current business and cultural challenges and critically engage some of this era’s most pressing social issues.
Course Description The global workforce has become more diverse in recent decades and is projected to be more so in the coming years. Organizations have already realized the importance of their people irrespective of gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and other dimensions of diversity in order to remain competitive on the global stage. Hence, the management of diversity and inclusion has evolved to a new level including “Equity” this time. This course will include conceptual frameworks as well as cases and real implementers of DEI to show how it is not only a legal or moral requirement but also a competitive advantage for organizations.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) articulate key constructs (such as age, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, Socio Economic Status) and their individual and social impact on decision-making
2) define DEI and describe why it is important in today's society
3) identify social biases
4) exhibit skills to work productively with diverse groups of people
5) explain how issues of power, privilege, discrimination, bias, equality, and equity may influence opportunity and effectiveness in organizations both in local, domestic and global contexts
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,Homework,Derse Katılım
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Derse Katılım
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Homework,Derse Katılım
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,Homework
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,Homework
Prepared by and Date EVRİM KURAN , May 2023
Course Coordinator CEYHAN MUTLU
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Landscape (Understanding terminology, exploring Equity & Equality)
2) Ageism & Ableism
3) Gender Discrimination & Heteronormativity
4) Midterm 1
5) Ethnic Discrimination & Classism
6) Consciously Overcoming Unconscious Bias
7) Midterm 2
8) Discrimination, Equality of Opportunity, Meritocracy, Power and Privilege
9) DEI Implications: Best Practices in DEI
10) DEI Crisis
11) Psychological Safety / Guest Speaker 1
12) Case Study 1 / Guest Speaker 2
13) How to Measure Inclusion in the Workplace
14) Case Study 2 / Guest Speaker 3
15) Final Projects Period
16) Final Projects Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRequired: HBR's 10 Must Reads on Diversity, Harvard Business Review Press (2019) Recommended: Jennifer Wisdom, Lisa D. Jenkins, Millennials’ Guide to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: What No One Ever Told You About The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Winding Pathway Books (2021) Tiffany Jana, Matthew Freeman, Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships across Differences. Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2016) Scott E. Page, Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools, and Societies. Princeton University Press (2007)
Teaching MethodsVideos, readings, presentations, simulations, lectures, problem-solving activities, interactions with real life businesses, case studies, discussions, quizzes, personal self-assessments, individual and team work activities.
Homework and ProjectsPre & post class work on digital platform, individual & team work, final exam.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UsePersonal computer use
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterm(s) 2 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration kurane@mef.edu.tr

This is a flipped course where each student is expected to read assigned material and watch videos in advance, follow class and Blackboard, and actively participate. According to MEF University regulations, officially excused absences from exams and assessments must be submitted to the faculty within 3 business days after the exam via the following link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MEFUniversity/MazeretBildirimFormu. If you have any questions, please contact our faculty secretary, Selin Taşçı. Academic integrity: All students of MEF University are expected to be honest and comply with academic integrity. Students are expected to do their own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance. Disciplinary procedures are carried out in accordance with Article 54 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547. IMPORTANT: As stated in the "Attendance to Courses and Practices (Article 24)" section of the MEF University Undergraduate Rules and Regulations, students are required to attend at least 70% of the courses and participate in all exams and other activities determined by the course instructor, in accordance with the principles set by the Council of Higher Education. Within the framework of MEF University's Artificial Intelligence Policy, it is aimed to integrate artificial intelligence into educational processes and promote its ethical use.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 1 84
Midterm(s) 2 16 2 36
Final Examination 1 15 2 17
Total Workload 137
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 5