Intercultural Approach to Design Thinking (10 cr)
Code: A9269-3003
General information
Enrollment
26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018
Timing
12.02.2019 - 24.03.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual proportion
4 op
RDI proportion
8 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan koulutus (MKA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
- Kristina Henriksson
- Petri Miinalainen
- Päivi Mantere
Teacher in charge
Kristina Henriksson
Groups
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MKA218SNMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan koulutus, päivätoteutus, S18, Leppävaara
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in English in a professional way in his/her own field of study
- apply intercultural management into practice
- apply intercultural theories into practice
- plan and develop services by applying service design thinking
Teaching methods
This study unit starts on 12th February when the group meets to start the study unit process, and receive assignments. After February, the study unit goes as a sprint: 11th - 15th March.
Exchange students are welcome!
This study unit combines intercultural communication and knowledge with Design Thinking. During the sprint, students will work with developing new service ideas for clients.
The study unit includes 5 ECTS of English studies as an integrated part of it.
Location and time
The design sprint implementation requires the students to be present, since a lot of things happen each day and it will be difficult to proceed in the process if one is absent.
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
Developing new service ideas for clients