Cross-Cultural Perspectives in the Field of Design (BIP) (3op)

Tavoitteet

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

Toteutustapa

This is a Blended International Programme (BIP) named "Cross-cultural perspectives in the field of design" and includes compulsory online and campus phases (see dates below).
The BIP is implemented as part of Pioneer Alliance, welcoming students and staff from European partner institutions.

Aika ja paikka

Online + on campus intensive week at Université Gustave Eiffel (UGE), Paris

• Online phase: April - May (3-4 online sessions à 3 hours; specific dates confirmed early 2026)

• Intensive project week at UGE: 18.-22.5. 2026 at 9 - 17

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

To be announced at the orientation session in April.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

N/A

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

The intensive project week is implemented with a local partner organization' and its design challenge under the Pioneer theme inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities.
https://pioneer-alliance.eu/about-pioneer/mission-statement/

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

Pioneer Alliance: https://pioneer-alliance.eu/

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

3 ects = appr. 80 h

Please be prepared for full work days (appr. 9 - 17) during the intensive project week.
The week will include one recreational/cultural event.

Extra option:
Laurea students wishing to earn additional 2 ects's may do an extra essay assignment (as part of A9308-3009 Cross-Cultural Issues in Service Development) during summer 2026.

Lisätiedot

The project is conducted as team work, multicultural teams assigned during the orientation session.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty