Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Through advancing institutional equity, practicing inclusion, and creating a culture of belonging, businesses can attract and retain diverse talent as well as harness the benefits of having a diverse workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, increased company and employee performance, improved employee commitment to the organization, reduced turnover, and improved understanding of and engagement with the diverse marketplace. Moreover, inequality and division have significant impact on our communities. Businesses that foster DEIB are one part of the solution in addressing systemic inequalities. This certificate contributes to the meaningful and critical work across campus to advance the Action Plan for a More Inclusive K-State and the Strategic Diversity Plan.

This 5-course certificate prepares students to be leaders in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in business. The goal is organizational effectiveness, the potential for gaining a sustainable competitive advantage, and to make meaningful contributions to bettering the community. To be an effective leader, individual development is part of the curriculum throughout. This individual development is critical though not sufficient for creating inclusive and equitable workplaces. Strategic planning is also required and is integrated throughout the core requirements.

All core courses are offered online through Global Campus as well as many of the electives. This provides access to the certificate to online students learning globally and learners who desire flexibility or prefer an online mode of learning.

Prior permission is required from the CBA to take or transfer a class from another institution.

MANGT 520 (Organizational Behavior):

Examination of psychological and sociological variables important in understanding individual motivation, group functioning, change, creativity, and leadership in organizations.

MANGT 560 (Managing for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace):

Provides a framework for understanding how diversity and a culture of inclusion interfaces with all aspects of an organization. Topics include the business case for diversity and inclusion (D&I), related demographic, technological, and social changes, current events and their associated impact in the workplace, diversity recruitment and retention, and theories and strategies for creating inclusion. On an individual level, students will develop their ability to communicate across differences. On an organizational level, students will gain skills to develop and present a strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.

MANGT 590 (International Management):

Analysis of the political, legal, economic, and sociocultural environments and how they influence international management decisions such as timing and place of foreign market entry, mode of entry, and formulations and implementation of international strategies. Development of knowledge and skills necessary for managing international operations including cross-cultural communication.

Select one of the following:

One Elective (3 hours)

• Students will discuss their goals with the DEIB Director and an elective that will help them make progress towards their personal objectives will be approved for their certificate elective course.
• Topics courses that meet one or both of the SLOs can be considered for inclusion in a student's certificate program on a case-by-case basis.