MUO-E9010 - Strategic Design, Lecture, 3.9.2024-10.10.2024

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

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand and communicate the value of strategic design in responding to challenges of complexity;
  • Explore the opportunities and implications of how strategic design might help organizations operate more effectively;
  • Apply basic strategic design concepts in the furtherance of their other activities and interests.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 10.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Steinberg

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:

    The course provides a foundation into the role, methods, and applications of Strategic Design.  Strategic design applies some of the principles of traditional design to "big picture" systemic challenges like health care, education, and climate change. It redefines how problems are approached, identifies opportunities for action, and helps deliver more complete and resilient solutions. The course is built around a mix of lectures, group discussions, exercises, and case study work.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course requires 100% attendance, of which 20% can be covered with additional assignment.
    Grading based on:
    • 30% active participation
    • 40% individual assignments
    • 40% group activities

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course includes lectures, assignments and tutoring sessions.

    Overall workload 5 ECTS = 135 hours (1 ECTS = 27 hours):

    • Guided studying, contact teaching: 48h
    • Independent studying: 60h
    • Time to think: 24h
    • Giving course feedback: 3h

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided in MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Registration in Sisu.  Minimum number of students 5, maximum 70.

    In case the course has more students than available slots we will prioritize students in the following order:
    1. International Design Business Management (IDBM) major students;
    2. International Design Business Management (IDBM) minor students;
    3. Aalto ARTS Master’s students;
    4. Other Aalto Master's students, including exchange students and masters students from other Finnish universities*.
    *The students in this last category will be prioritized based on how their study background complements the overall class distribution, with the intent to build a diverse student group.

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