HON 387 - Design Thinking

This course introduces students to the process of design thinking. Students will use design tools and activities to stimulate thinking and analysis of business challenges. Through experiential activities, creative thought and problem solving, experimentation and iteration, prototyping, storytelling, scenario and situational analysis, and networking, students learn to use the power of design thinking to solve “wicked” challenges. These “wicked” challenges are the big, difficult problems that businesses and the world face that require creative and innovative solutions, including issues associated with climate change, gender and race discrimination in employment, and an aging workforce. Students will apply what they learn to create, develop, and assess an innovative, entrepreneurial idea.

Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program