NBA 5180

NBA 5180

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

In today's business landscape, creative problem solving has become a critical tool for leaders to drive innovation and transformation across different industries. This hands-on course serves as an initial introduction to various design tools and aims to develop a creative problem-solving opportunity mindset to identify new avenues to create meaningful impact. The curriculum dives into foundational design concepts, design thinking, and human-centered design principles. This course requires agility, openness to new ways of thinking, and the ability to embrace ambiguity. It is structured around project-based teamwork to foster collaboration and aims to establish a culture of diversity through open and constructive critiques. With support from selected readings, case studies, and insights from guest speakers across various industries, the course ensures a comprehensive understanding of design and innovation thinking and methods.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12922 NBA 5180   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    **Attendance at first two class sessions is mandatory for enrolled students and students on the wait list to be considered for enrollment. Students who do not attend will be dropped.** Enrollment limited to: Johnson Master of Business Administration (MBA) and graduate students. This course counts as a Management Science Elective.
    Add/Drop Dates: 9:00 am, August 19, 2024 - 11:59 pm, September 3, 2024. Students will be assessed a $100 late fee and required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after September 3, 2024. If you drop after September 9, 2024, you will receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.