LEARNING OUTCOMES
After this course, you will
- have deeper understanding of how product development and innovation practices are applied in different contexts and cultures
- be familiar with examples of how current development and innovation trends are applied in companies across the globe
- be better able to anticipate challenges and recognize opportunities in international collaboration
Credits: 3
Schedule: 24.10.2024 - 28.11.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Vikki Eriksson, Tua Björklund
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:
This course explores product development and innovation practices across the globe. Students will engage with real world cases linked to various themes, presented by international professionals and educators from Design Factories across the world. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on how different local practices and experiences can enhance innovation processes, and interact with students and faculty from different countries to build capabilities for successful international collaboration.
This course has been designed so that it can be taken at the same time as MEC-E3020 Methods in early product development, but it can also be taken alone.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Completion and quality of assignments and participation in lectures.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Participation in lectures, self-study of online materials and completion on individual tasks. Most lectures will be online.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Available in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 Autumn II