IST 327 - Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

This course will give you an overview of the foundations of the design thinking discipline. It is designed to provide a conceptual framework and practical tools to equip you with the methods and tools of design thinking and creative problem solving. The course utilizes academic articles, case studies, success and failure stories, relevant videos, discussions and team work as the main pedagogical tools to present and analyze content. All steps related to the design thinking process are covered. You will practice the design thinking approach steps of real world problems, as well as the steps of creative problem solving - ideation, creation, co-creation, implementation and evaluation. There are five case studies, a final exam and a team project where you will implement and practice all steps of the design thinking process.
Units: 4
Enrollment is exclusive to students in the online M.S. in the Information Systems & Technology program.
Course Type: Seminar