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

  • 11925 NBA 5180   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 21 - Mar 11, 2025
    • Kubanek, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, Johnson Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students, and graduate students. **Must attend classes during the Add/Drop period in order to remain enrolled or be enrolled from the wait list** This course counts as a Management Science Elective.
    Add/Drop dates: 9:00 am, January 14, 2025 - 11:59 pm, January 28, 2025. Students will be assessed a $100 late fee and be required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after January 28, 2025. If you drop after February 19, 2025, you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11931 NBA 5180   LEC 002

    • T
    • Jan 21 - Mar 11, 2025
    • Kubanek, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, Johnson Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students, and graduate students. **Must attend classes during the Add/Drop period in order to remain enrolled or be enrolled from the wait list** This course counts as a Management Science Elective.
    Add/Drop dates: 9:00 am, January 14, 2025 - 11:59 pm, January 28, 2025. Students will be assessed a $100 late fee and be required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after January 28, 2025. If you drop after February 19, 2025, you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.