Challenge-driven Innovation with Design Thinking, 7.5 credits

On the course, students work with assignments provided by players in the public or private sectors. Coursework is done in interdisciplinary groups, using Design Thinking as a method, the aim being to present innovative solutions to real, social challenges. Over the course, students will also reflect individually on group dynamics, interdisciplinarity, and Design Thinking. Entry requirements: 60 higher education credits. You also need: English 6 or the equivalent. Workshop participation. Group presentations (Oral and written presentation, delivery, of innovation group project) Individual written reflections (At least 80% attendance at workshops is necessary for a pass grade. Absence from no more than 40% of the course's workshops and presentations may be compensated for with individual written assignments (does not apply to the final presentation of the innovation project)). The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module. If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.