General Information

• Name: Managing Cultural Diversity
• Discipline: Management (MGT)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 300 to 499: This is an upper division course that is designed to apply toward a WNC bachelor's degree, depending on the degree chosen. It may also transfer to other colleges and universities. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: admission to the BTech program or consent of advisor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Provides an understanding of cultural diversity by studying the U.S. workforce. Emphasizes cultural differences in the workplace, valuing diversity, managing diversity in the workplace, and giving competitive advantages.

II: Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should/should be able to:

• Discuss diversity and explain its importance in the emerging economy.
• Understand what internal factors contribute to conflict in diverse environments.
• Identify how to thrive in a diverse environment.
• Discuss the elements of managing the organizational culture.
• Understand the advantages of having a diverse workforce.
• Understand the strategies for promoting diversity in organizations.
• Identify the principal areas of cultural differences.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

MGT 469--Managing Cultural Diversity meets a requirement of the BTech Program.

MGT 469 promotes Student Learning Outcomes:
1. have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.
2. have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
3. have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
4. understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.