Design Thinking (10280.2)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
In particular, students will engage with the design thinking process - from ideation through to evaluation - as well as exploring the role it plays in current businesses, the theory and philosophy behind design thinking, and the different approaches to design thinking. Students will have an opportunity to apply their knowledge and will engage in a design thinking process for an existing organisation, or their own venture.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Define and articulate design thinking theory and its role within the modern business environment;
2. Explain the interaction between key phases of design thinking and the impacts of that interaction on business practice;
3. Evaluate the impact of design thinking approaches in real-world scenarios;
4. Identify and communicate opportunities to solve real-world business problems using design thinking approaches; and
5. Apply design thinking practices and approaches.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
9924 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship AND9958 Fundamentals of Marketing
Corequisites
Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: 332JA OR 333JA OR 334JA OR 335JAIncompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
There is no set text for this unit.
Instead, a set of readings will be available on the Ducere Learning Management System.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
The below is applicable to Ducere students:
All coursework must be submitted online via the submission portals set up within the Ducere Learning Management System.
The submission file name should be in the following format:
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StudentID_UnitCode_Assignment#
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Example: 3123456_9123_A1
Further details can be found in the Ducere Course Outline.
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit, students must obtain an aggregate mark of 50% or more.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Daily activity on the Ducere Learning Management System is strongly recommended.
Required IT skills
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Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite or equivalent is highly recommended.
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A desire to explore new software and technologies is encouraged.
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Basic navigation skills to utilise the Learning Management System effectively.
In-unit costs
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
