Intercultural Approach to Design Thinking (10 op)

Tavoitteet

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

Aika ja paikka

Students are required to work every week efficiently during the study unit.
Contact sessions:
3 Sep at 9-16 hrs
17 Sep at 9-16 hrs
30 Sep at 9-18 hrs
1 Oct at 9-18 hrs
2 Oct at 9-18 hrs
8 Oct at 9-16 hrs
In addition, during all the weeks (36-41) students will work in teams outside of class.
Students need to attend the contact sessions because they include hands-on work.
In order to get a grade students must also visit the client.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Design Thinking materials, you can consult also books in the library
Cultural theory books

Toteutustapa

During the study unit, students will work in teams with a client to develop services. The implementation of the study unit is partially intensive, which means that the study unit is carried out during a short period of time (weeks 36-41). Students need to be prepared to work efficiently and actively during the studies.
The studies include English studies that are integrated into the study unit, following Laurea's learning approach Learning by Developing. In addition to working in English, the study unit focuses on intercultural theories and Design Thinking.
Exchange students are welcome!

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

You will work with a client to create new service ideas for them.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Contact sessions:
3 Sep at 9-16 hrs
17 Sep at 9-16 hrs
30 Sep at 9-18 hrs
1 Oct at 9-18 hrs
2 Oct at 9-18 hrs
8 Oct at 9-16 hrs

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

International environment
International guest lecturers

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

10 ECTS= 270 hours of work/student

Arviointiasteikko

H-5