Innovation through Design Thinking

Design Thinking is a people-centric, collaborative, optimistic, and experimental way of working to drive innovation. The course focuses on a form of design thinking, called the DUCTRI process, as a pragmatic approach to nurture deep curiosity about business/organisational/societal issues, unleash creativity, and ensure clarity when it comes to implementing innovative solutions or solving problems. The course introduces new tools and techniques and demonstrates how to apply them to practical situations. The course will help students to collaborate in more creative ways and aims to equip students with critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication to be competitive in a dynamic global marketplace.

15 points

Any 60 points.

INOV200

Startup Entrepreneurship

This is a six week Block Course run in Term 3, and is designed for those interested in the theory and practice which underpins turning an innovative product or service into a business venture. The main focus of this course is developing students understanding of how entrepreneurs engage in the new venture creation process. The course lectures explore issues such as: the nature of entrepreneurship, the processes and practices behind business startups, and the theories underpinning small business development and growth. Workshops will give students the opportunity to work in teams on a new venture idea. Please note, workshop participation in this course is mandatory.

15 points

Any 60 points

INOV201