Intercultural Approach to Design Thinking (10 cr)
Code: A9269-MKA1811
General information
Enrollment
14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018
Timing
28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual proportion
9 op
RDI proportion
8 op
Mode of delivery
10 % Contact teaching, 90 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, service
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 25
Degree programmes
- Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan koulutus (MKA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
- Kristina Henriksson
- Päivi Mantere
Teacher in charge
Kristina Henriksson
Groups
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MKA218KNMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan koulutus, päivätoteutus, K18, 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 implementation is carried out virtually in teams. Although it is virtual studies, you will need to meet your team members occasionally according to the team's needs. There will be a kick-off meeting with the teachers in the beginning, which is compulsory for participating students to attend, on 28 August at 14.00-18.00 hours.
For students wishing to participate in the online implementation, please be aware that high motivation and good skills in English are required in order to carry out the studies successfully.
Location and time
One contact session with teachers in the beginning; otherwise teamwork online.