FUNDAMENTALS OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY | Federation University

BSMAN2010 FUNDAMENTALS OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of managing a diverse workforce. It will examine the definition of diversity and equal opportunity; diversity and relationship to business objectives; diversity policies and action plans; consultation and communication strategies. Students will learn to create productive diversity within workforces, with managerial decision making grounded in ethical, legal and national standards. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of workforce diversity fundamentals relevant to race, gender, religion, disability and human rights practices and theories. Students will analyse workforce diversity scenarios and discuss communication skills, conflict management and leadership strategies. At the completion of the course students will be able to research and develop a diversity policy, procedure and communication strategy related to a current workforce issue.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,703

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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