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Complex Problem Solving & Design Thinking

This module onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. Irrespective of the area of implementation, digitalization and digital transformation pose complex challenges. Often, problems are not well-defined and need to be tackled in diverse areas being aware of many interrelated elements. Therefore, the skill to solve complex problems belongs to a set of so-called "future skills", which humans need to thrive in and design the digital age. The module also teaches the principles, techniques and processes of Design Thinking, a user-centric approach to solve wicked problems and to design innovations.

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Complex Problem Solving & Design Thinking

About This Course

This module onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. Irrespective of the area of implementation, digitalization and digital transformation pose complex challenges. Often, problems are not well-defined and need to be tackled in diverse areas being aware of many interrelated elements. Therefore, the skill to solve complex problems belongs to a set of so-called "future skills", which humans need to thrive in and design the digital age. The module also teaches the principles, techniques and processes of Design Thinking, a user-centric approach to solve wicked problems and to design innovations.

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Learning Objectives

  • Acquire subject-specific theoretical and methodological knowledge.
  • Understand and work on features of complex problems.
  • Understand the design thinking approach and principles.
  • Practice techniques using concrete project questions.
  • Practice cognitive, emotional and social skills in a team.
  • Practice teamwork and conflict management.
  • Present complex problems and possible solution scenarios in front of an audience and in the face of critique.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

  • MBA Digital Technologies
  • MBA Digital Transformation

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

  • None

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.
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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: Odd 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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