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2025/2026  MA-MMBDV2501U  Championing Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) Practices

English Title
Championing Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) Practices

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 3 ECTS
Type Elective
Level Part Time Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Autumn, Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Min. participants 10
Max. participants 30
Study board
Study Board for Master i forretningsudvikling
Programme Master of Business Development
Course coordinator
  • Poornima Luthra - Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL)
Main academic disciplines
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Organisational behaviour
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 18-06-2025

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Learning objectives
  • Identify and explain concepts and theories within the field of diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Demonstrate how the course’s concepts and theories can be applied in your own organization or other chosen empirical context.
  • Evaluate/Reflect on the relevance of the concepts and theories as well as their applicability.
Examination
Championing Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) Practices:
Exam ECTS 3
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations.
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 5 pages
Assignment type Synopsis
Release of assignment An assigned subject is released in class
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale Pass / Fail
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Winter and Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam Home assignment - written product
Size of written product: Max. 10 pages
Assignment type: Written assignment
Release of assignment: An assigned subject is released in class
Duration: Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are central to the strategic, people-focused, and business development priorities of organizations. This course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of what it means to foster a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, emphasizing how DEI initiatives directly contribute to innovation, market expansion, and competitive advantage. Moving beyond basic definitions, the course equips participants with practical tools and in-depth expertise to create and sustain inclusive environments, driving cultural and systemic change to address and overcome bias. Participants will be encouraged to engage in critical self-reflection given the challenges associated with driving DEI practices. By embedding DEI practices into core business strategies, participants can unlock new opportunities for collaboration, customer engagement, and talent acquisition. Through a combination of self-reflection, group discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will leave the course empowered and prepared to champion DEI practices that fuel organizational growth and success. 


This course provides an in-depth exploration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), guiding participants on how their teams and organizations can move beyond quotas and targets to achieve meaningful cultural, systemic, and business transformation. Through group discussions, plenary sessions, and self-reflection exercises, participants will examine DEI-related challenges and strategies for overcoming barriers within their specific organizational contexts. These will have an emphasis on the direct connection between DEI efforts and business development outcomes, such as enhanced innovation, stronger team performance, and market competitiveness. A key focus will be on understanding and addressing bias—both personal and organizational—while developing actionable strategies to minimize its impact on decision-making, workplace interactions, and client engagement. Participants will be encouraged to engage in critical self-reflection to navigate the challenges inherent in advancing DEI practices.By the course's conclusion, participants will feel confident and equipped to lead authentic DEI initiatives, fostering inclusive environments that not only enrich workplace culture but also drive sustainable business growth and success. 
 
Research-based teaching
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
  • Classic and basic theory
  • Teacher’s own research
  • Models
Research-like activities
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
  • Peer review including Peer-to-peer
Description of the teaching methods
Participants will be given pre-readings to establish a foundation for the course. During the program, they will gain a solid understanding of key theoretical frameworks in the field of DEI. Through dynamic activities such as discussions, simulations, self-reflection exercises, and role plays, participants will actively engage with the concepts, bringing theory to life and applying it to their own organizational settings.
Feedback during the teaching period
Feedback during teaching
Student workload
Preaparation and Exam 70 hours
Teaching 20 hours
Last updated on 18-06-2025