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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.
Key facts
- This course in Design Thinking for Sustainable Innovation by TU Berlin 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 Move beyond outdated methods and discover the power of Design Thinking combined with Sustainability Principles.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.
Programme Structure
Main course components
- Lectures: Expert-led thematic lectures on sustainability, user-centric design, and product/service development.
- Daily Class Sessions: Interactive, structured sessions featuring discussions, workshops, and hands-on project exercises to deepen understanding and foster collaboration.
- Assignments: Focused self-study exercises and assignments that explore specific course topics in greater detail.
- Capstone Project: A comprehensive final project that integrates the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course, consolidating key learnings from lectures, workshops, and assignments.
Audience
University students and professionals in business, management, engineering, design, and architectureThe course is also appropriate for mass-market oriented professionals in such as software/game developers and startup/platform development.
Lecturers
Stefanie Holzheu; Dr. Sang Lee
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Berlin, Germany
Disciplines
Architecture Design Engineering ManagementWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 87
IELTS 5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for current university students, working professionals and any individuals with an interest in learning how to program in Java and deepen their knowledge in the field of computer science. Participants from all fields and disciplines are welcome!
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of school-level mathematics, in particular, the following skills: calculate with complex numbers, matrices and how to handle planes and lines
- Knowledge of some basic Linux commands is also useful (but they will be also introduced in the course)
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents1050 EUR / full≈ 1050 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1050 EUR / full≈ 1050 EUR / full
Additional Details
- Working professional/Non-student: 1250 Euro
Living costs
Berlin
Germany
836 - 1340 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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