Design, Creativity and Problem Solving (BS0210)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SBE-3-DCPS

The course aims to provide knowledge of design processes, and creativity and problem-solving techniques. A cross-disciplinary treatment of these issues is provided, applied within an organisational setting.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Business Studies Honours entry

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (School of Business and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course the students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of Design, Creativity and Problem-Solving and the relationship between these topics;

- appreciate the range of practical techniques and frameworks available for dealing with these topics within an organisational setting;

- appreciate other resources available (theories, methods, information sources, and agencies) for effectively harnessing and managing design and creativity within organisations, especially under conditions of rapid change;

- understand the range of management issues involved in managing design, creativity and problem solving.