ISM-C4007 - Design Strategy, Lecture, 30.5.2022-2.9.2022

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Design strategy is not so much an individual skill as an organizational capability. This course teaches students how to build and manage this competence. Students examine how design theory and theory of the business align and learn about the technical, human and conceptual expertise necessary for the task.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 30.05.2022 - 02.09.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Victor de Bruin

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Key topics:
    Philosophy of design
    Design strategy and tactics
    Key processes
    Innovation management
    Rhetoric for designers
    Design leadership

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Class participation
    Individual and team assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Total 160 h (6 ECTS)
    Lectures 42 h
    Independent and teamwork: 118 h
    Compulsory attendance, max. 3 absences

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Articles and other materials provided on the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Summer

    2021-2022 Summer

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ISM-C4007

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    Course available as a part of the Strategy and Experience Design track of the Information Technology Program. Application to the program through itp.aalto.fi.

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