Cross-Cultural Perspectives in the Field of Design (BIP)Laajuus (3 cr)
Study unit code: HY00CB31
Credits
3 op
Learning outcomes
Student is able to:
- develop intercultural sensitivity and flexibility to work with international design challenges
- manage and act as an effective member of multicultural design teams
- gain insights about diverse design approaches and customer needs
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Tarja Chydenius
Teacher in charge
Tarja Chydenius
Groups
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TYJ24SJTäydentävä osaaminen (yamk-tutkinto), S24, yhteiset opinnot
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CYJ24SJComplementary competence (master’s studies in English), S24, Generic studies
Learning outcomes
Student is able to:
- develop intercultural sensitivity and flexibility to work with international design challenges
- manage and act as an effective member of multicultural design teams
- gain insights about diverse design approaches and customer needs
Teaching methods
This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of service design principles integrated with marketing strategy and innovation. Students will explore foundational marketing concepts tailored for service contexts, analyze consumer behavior within service environments, and apply design thinking to enhance marketing strategies.
Location and time
2 online sessions in October
1 exchange week 4.-8.11.
1 online session after the mobility
Content and scheduling
Learning Goals
• Understand the fundamental principles of service design and its integration with marketing and business innovation strategies.
• Investigate consumer behaviour in service environments, identifying the particularities and unique challenges associated with these contexts.
• Apply design thinking techniques and methodologies to develop innovative, customer-oriented marketing strategies in a services context.
• Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical case studies to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills related to service design and marketing.
• Collaborate effectively on projects and group activities, demonstrating communication, leadership and teamwork skills in the context of service design and marketing.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Teaching methodologies and assessment modality
• Expository Classes: Theoretical presentations of the fundamental concepts of service design, marketing strategies and business innovation, providing a solid basis for students' understanding.
• Case Studies: Analysis and discussion of real and fictional case studies, allowing students to apply the theoretical concepts learned to practical and contextualized situations.
• Practical Design Thinking Activities: Practical exercises and design thinking projects, in which students will be able to apply ideation and prototyping techniques to develop innovative solutions to specific service marketing challenges.
• Group Work: Collaborative group projects, in which students will have the opportunity to work as a team to solve complex problems, promoting communication, leadership and collaboration skills.
• Guided Discussions: Classroom debates and discussions on relevant topics, encouraging students to share their perspectives, experiences and insights on issues related to service design and marketing.
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023
Timing
01.04.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
RDI proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning
Unit
Korkeakouluyksikkö D /YAMK
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 20
Teachers
- Tarja Chydenius
Groups
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TYJ23SJTäydentävä osaaminen (yamk-tutkinto), S23, yhteiset opinnot
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CYJ23SJComplementary competence (master’s studies in English), S23, Generic studies
Learning outcomes
Student is able to:
- develop intercultural sensitivity and flexibility to work with international design challenges
- manage and act as an effective member of multicultural design teams
- gain insights about diverse design approaches and customer needs
Teaching methods
This is a blended international programme (BIP) named "Service Design & Marketing for Social Innovation" and including the following to compulsory phases:
• Hybrid phase: 16th April to 10th May, 2024
• Projektphase in Cologne: 13th to 17th of May, 2024
Learning materials and recommended literature
To be announced at the orientation session in April.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
N/A
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
German public sector
Forms of internationality
Organized and hosted by KISD (Cologne International School of Design) at TH Köln.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed