Design Thinking

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 6063
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Course ID
205655
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with a deep understanding of Design Thinking, an innovative and human-centred approach to problem-solving. By emphasising the importance of understanding users, challenging assumptions, and redefining problems, students will learn to integrate empathy, creativity, and rationality in their problem-solving processes. Through this approach, they will develop the skills necessary to create practical and user-focused solutions, fostering innovation and strategic thinking applicable to a wide range of fields and industries. This comprehensive training prepares students to tackle complex challenges effectively and collaboratively.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Design Thiking principles and effectively apply human-centred design techniques to idenitfy and define user problems
  • Utilise ideation techniques to brainstorm, develop and refine innovativve solutions through collaborative and iteratice processes
  • Build and iterate on both low- and high-fidelity prototypes, employing user testing methods to gather and analyse feedback for design improvements
  • Develop strategies for implementing solutions in real-world scenarios, effectively pitch projects, reflect on the Design Thinking process and map out future improvements and next steps

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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