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
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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
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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
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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.