Foundations of Design Thinking
| Study location | Germany, Berlin |
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| Type | Online, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 weeks (6 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | €920 per programme The program price consists of the course/tuition fee (student or working professional, see details below) plus the registration fee (€60). Student course/tuition fee: €920 This course/tuition fee covers the online course, course materials and a digital cultural program. |
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| Registration fee | €60 one-time The registration fee is in addition to the course/tuition fee and covers the processing of your application. It is payable upon registration. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | At least one year of university experience or equivalent work experience The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. Please upload one of the following documents:
Upload copies in a word or pdf format |
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| Language requirements | English All applicants are required to upload a document or certificate to demonstrate their proficiency in English language. If you are a non-native English speaker, you must prove you have a score equivalent to the level B2 or above in the European system (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR), or provide evidence that you have undertaken an equivalent degree/studies in English. CEFR: B2 More details: www.tu-berlin.de/menue/summer_university/requirements/ If you are a native English speaker, please select this during registration. You will then be exempt from having to upload proof of English level. |
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Overview
Design thinking is a powerful holistic process that focuses on people and their needs and experiences. The process is iterative and flexible, emphasizing the collaboration between innovators and users. The design thinking aims to shift the paradigm from the innovation centered on technology and economy towards the one on human needs and experiences.
In the course, the students will learn and develop the essential skills behind design thinking. The course will enable the students to empathize with people, identify their needs, and systematically ideate, prototype, and test ideas. Through a series of practical and accumulative exercises, the students will create a design-thinking project.
Programme structure
Course Structure:
Reading week: January 3rd – 7th, 2022. Flexible, 20 hours preparatory work to be done on-demand.
Online course: January 10th – 28th, 2022. Estimated session times are Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm CET for live lectures and group sessions.
Please note that exact session times will be confirmed once registrations have closed (sessions will be scheduled according to the time zones of the registered course participants).
Should you have any questions regarding the course timetable, please contact us at summeruniversity@tubs.de
Please note this is a full-time, intensive course and participants will be expected to attend lectures and/or complete independent study Monday through Friday. Additional study may also be required on weekends.