Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

A student who has been through the module:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• has knowledge of the complexities and interrelations between product/service/system development and business development when bringing solutions to market
• has knowledge and understanding of theories of innovation
• has an understanding of the elements of a business plan
• has knowledge of the theories and methods of project management and is able to use them during a design project

Skills

• can formulate a purpose for a development project
• can synthesise ideas, concepts and detailed design
• can deliver and communicate a thorough design solution
• has the ability to select an appropriate business strategy for a design solution, describe it in a business plan and evaluate the solutions business potential
• is able to create an implementation plan for a design solution with relation to the business related aspects of the implementation
• can professionally pitch a business idea based on a design solution

Competences

• can give a reflected criticism of others design work and results
• can collaborate professionally with other stakeholders in design processes and define own role in the work
• ability to use and implement innovation theory as an integrated part of developing ideas and designing solutions

Type of instruction

Project assignment, carried out in groups of 2 to 5 students within a theme relevant to one of the master themes. The project should be planned in cooperation with a company or an institution.

Exam

Exams