Study location	Germany, Berlin
Type	On Campus, full-time
Nominal duration	2 weeks
Study language	English
Awards	Winter School
Accreditation	3 ECTS

Tuition fee	€1,050 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: €990 Working professional course/tuition fee: €1190 This course/tuition fee covers the course, course materials and a cultural program.
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

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’ve undertaken an equivalent degree/studies in English. A list of scores from the main providers is included for reference. Certificates from other providers are also accepted. CEFR: B2 IELTS: 5-6 Cambridge exam: First certificate in English FCE (A-C) TOEFL iBT: 87 TOEFL Paper based: 600 Chinese CET – 4: 493 Chinese CET – 6: 450 TOEIC: 685 More details: www.tu.berlin/en/international/summer-school/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.

Other requirements	Participants should possess basic skills in business and/or graphic/design/presentation applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Keynote, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) Their own laptop or tablet for use in class

More information	tu.berlin/..school/winter-school-on-campus

Overview

As environmental challenges become more urgent, developing sustainable products and businesses that address these challenges and effectively meet people’s needs is essential for a viable future.
This course will transform your approach to the design and development of products and services! Move beyond outdated methods and discover the power of Design Thinking combined with Sustainability Principles. Where creativity intersects with the urgent need for environmental responsibility, you’ll learn to unlock groundbreaking solutions.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and their critical role in product and service development while mastering the fundamentals of the human-centered Design Thinking approach. As you progress, you’ll develop real-world skills in understanding users, ideating, prototyping, and refining solutions. This knowledge will equip you with a hands-on toolkit ready for immediate application to your projects.
The course culminates in an exciting capstone project, allowing you to showcase your abilities and create future-ready solutions with a lasting impact.

Learning Goals

Upon completing the course, the participant should be able to:
*Understand the key concepts and objectives of Design Thinking and its role in the design and development of sustainable products and services.
*Explore how Design Thinking can be applied across the empathy, definition, ideation, and prototyping phases to create user-centered, sustainable solutions.
*Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and their importance in the development of products and services.
*Analyze the conditions and requirements for creating products and services that are both user-oriented and sustainable.