Design Creativity and Problem Solving (P01001)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MSE-P-GIMBADCPS

The course aims to provide an integrated and coherent introduction to modern Design, Creativity and Problem-Solving. The course will develop an awareness of the practical implications of choosing one technique over another and an appreciation of the use of Design, Creativity and Problem-Solving techniques in management in general.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Management Development 1: Personal Effectiveness and Learning Technology

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : e-course with 4-6hrs streamed lectures; 2-4hrs Question & Answer sessions; 10hrs moderated tutorials/ discussions; 20 hrs structured activities; 16hrs multi media instruction; and app. 40hrs individual study, including assignments

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course the students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of Design, Creativity and Problem-Solving and the relationship between these topics
- display an understanding of practical techniques and frameworks available for dealing with these topics within an organisational setting
- demonstrate that they can apply and adapt the presented subjects, skills and techniques to a particular situation, suggesting possible improvement
- appreciate other available resources (information, courses, and stakeholders) for effectively harnessing and managing design and creativity within organisations, especially under conditions of rapid change
- demonstrate an understanding of how the participants in the process can affect the outcome

Assessment Information

The course will be assessed through two individual essays each accounting for 25% of the total mark and one team project, including an electronic log of progress accounting for 50% of the total mark. Students will be expected to undertake simple creative construction activities in relation to the group project to complement other course activities