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Design Thinking

Design Thinking introduces the user-centric approach to innovation. Students learn Design Thinking principles, techniques, and processes, applying them to real-world challenges. The module emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and effective presentation skills.

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Design Thinking

About This Course

This module is part of the “Rootcamp” which onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. It teaches the principles, techniques and processes of Design Thinking, a user-centric approach to generating innovations. The Design Thinking process combines methods and tools from the fields of design, engineering, the social sciences and business administration. The approach uses these tools to determine the latent desires and needs of future customers. This user-orientation is combined with the perspective of technological feasibility and economic viability. A team-based approach, it not only relies on the creativity of the individual, but also on collaboration and cooperation.

Learning Objectives

  • Acquire subject-specific theoretical and methodological knowledge
  • Explore, understand and apply the methods and mindsets of Design Thinking
  • Practice techniques using concrete project challenges
  • Learn how to effectively and productively contribute to a collaborative team
  • Practice teamwork and conflict management
  • Present in front of an audience and in the face of critique

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

  • M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
  • M.Sc. Applied AI
  • M.Sc. Cybersecurity
  • M.Sc. Digital Leadership

This course is offered as an elective for the following study programs.

  • MBA Digital Technologies
  • MBA Digital Transformation

Micro Degree

  • This course is offered as a micro degree.
  • German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
  • Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
  • Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills as provided in the Prep courses.

General Information

  • Teaching Format: Experience
  • Total Workload Master: NA
  • Total Workload MBA: 100h (40h/60h) / 4 ECTS
  • Total Workload Micro Degree: NA
  • Module coordinator: tbd
  • Examinations: Quizzes, presentation(s), essay(s)/paper(s), project report(s), written exam (tbd) - Details will be announced with course start.
  • Offered: Even quarters

Course Staff

Dr. Steven Ney

Dr. Steven Ney

Steven completed his doctorate in the policy sciences at the Department of Comparative Politics in the University of Bergen. Trained as a policy analyst at the University of London, Steven Ney has worked on a wide range of policy issues in a number of research institutes including the LOS Center in Bergen, ICCR in Vienna and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Laxenburg. After spending four years from 2005 as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Singapore Management University, Steven Ney took up the Chair of Social Entrepreneurship at Jacobs University, Bremen in August 2009. From 2014-2018, Steven Ney designed, led and implemented continuing education formats at the HPI Academy and the HPI School of Design Thinking in Potsdam. In November 2018, Steven joined T-Systems International, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom. Working with both internal and external T-Systems customers, Steven designed and delivered co-creation processes to help develop innovative digital products, organizational strategies, and new business models. Most recently, Steven was involved in designing and delivering the X-Creation format in which he supports diverse teams from cross-industry eco-systems in tackling pressing common challenges.

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