MMM276 - Design Thinking
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MIS276 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Sam Tavassoli |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of 4 credit points |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MIS276 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour on-campus lecture and 1 x 2 hour on-campus seminar each week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour online lecture (recordings provided) and 1 x 2 hour online seminar each week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
Design thinking refers to a style of thinking that combines sensitivity for the context of a problem, creativity in the generation of new insights and solutions, and rationality in analysing and fitting solutions to the context. This unit introduces students to concepts and methods associated with design thinking in a range of business and social contexts. It explores key approaches associated with the practice of design thinking, such as ethnographic techniques for understanding the problem context, creative approaches for idea generation, ill-structured problem solving, collaborative/participatory teamwork and human-centred problem solving. The unit will develop the basis for innovative and creative thinking in students and develop confidence for students to think innovatively.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply the main principles and tools of design thinking to design and evaluate solutions to real-world problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically reflect on the application of design thinking principles and their impact on stakeholders. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Professionally communicate design thinking concepts, processes and products using appropriate channels of communication. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Report (Research) | 3000 words | 50% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2: (Group of 4) Part A: Seminar Presentation (recorded) Part B: Report (Business) | Part A: 5 minutes Part B: 3000 words | 50% Part A: 10% | Part A: Week 8 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MMM276 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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