MMM276 - Design Thinking

Unit details

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2023 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:MIS276
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Sam Tavassoli
Prerequisite:

Completion of 4 credit points

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MIS276
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour class and 1 x 2 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - online:

1 x 1 hour class (recordings provided) and 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week 

Content

Design thinking refers to a style of thinking that combines sensitivity for the context of a problem, creativity in the generation of new insights and solutions, and rationality in analysing and fitting solutions to the context. This unit introduces students to concepts and methods associated with design thinking in a range of business and social contexts. It explores key approaches associated with the practice of design thinking, such as ethnographic techniques for understanding the problem context, creative approaches for idea generation, ill-structured problem solving, collaborative/participatory teamwork and human-centred problem solving.  The unit will develop the basis for innovative and creative thinking in students and develop confidence for students to think innovatively.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Apply the main principles and tools of design thinking to design and evaluate solutions to real-world problems. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Critically reflect on the application of design thinking principles and their impact on stakeholders. 

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Professionally communicate design thinking concepts, processes and products using appropriate channels of communication. 

GLO2: Communication

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: (Individual) Report (Research) 3000 words 50% Week 5
Assessment 2: (Group of 4)
Part A: In-class Presentation
Part B: Report (Business)
Part A: 5 minutes
Part B: 4000 words

50%

Part A: 10%
Part B: 40%

Week 8
Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMM276 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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