Intercultural Approach to Design Thinking (10 cr)
Code: A9269-MKA1811A
General information
Enrollment
14.05.2018 - 14.06.2018
Timing
28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
RDI proportion
8 op
Mode of delivery
70 % Contact teaching, 30 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, service
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
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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MKA218KAMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan koulutus, monimuotototeutus, 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
The studies are carried out in teams; participation requires students to actively attend the contact sessions in order to be able to fully exploit the contents and methodology in the design thinking process.
During the studies, students acquire knowledge in intercultural communication and theories, design thinking process, and work on a development case for a client by integrating cultural knowledge and design thinking into practice.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FIRST CONTACT SESSIONS ARE ON 28th AUGUST, SO PLEASE BE THERE!!
Grading scale
H-5