Equality Diversity & Inclusion

What will I do?

You will develop your core business knowledge, skills and competencies that are geared towards understanding and managing equality, diversity and inclusion issues.



Students will engage with contemporary debates and case studies from a variety of organisational contexts. The programme will test existing opinions and provide opportunity to view EDI related issues in complex business situations from a variety of perspectives. It will combine broad societal issues with business development and sustainability challenges. The programme is 100% project based.

Year 1 Modules

EDI Policy Implementation and evaluation

Strategic HRM and EDI

Critical Theory and Identity

EDI Context

Legal Framework and EDI

EDI Management theory and leadership

Min Entry Requirements

Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.



Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.



Two references must also support your application.



Portfolio

No

Application Deadline

Applications are offered on a first come first served basis.

Apply via www.springboardcourses.ie

1 year part-time.

Start Date: 10/09/2024

End Date: 09/05/2025



Induction will take place on:

Tuesday 10th September (online) 6-8pm

Friday 13th September (in-person) 9am-5pm

Attendance is mandatory for the induction dates



Classes start week of 23rd September 2024

Lectures are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday evenings online

Future careers

Graduates of this program will be in a position to add value to a range of projects in dynamic environments in both the profit and not for profit sectors. Opportunities are opening up in the following:



Public sector organisations who are striving to offer leadership on the EDI agenda.

Not for profits working to promote EDI

SMEs who recognise there is a well-established business case for investing in equality and diversity.

Corporate organisations who promote equality and foster diversity



Graduates of the programme will be positioned with modern and innovative best practice concepts and in this way can provide a sustainable advantage to their organisations and employers.