In an era of rapid technological transformation, leaders in high-tech and AI-driven organizations face unique challenges. Prepare for the future of leadership, innovation, and technology: learn, lead, and think innovatively.
This module can be taken as an elective within the “Top Management in High-Tech and AI Ventures” certificate (see below for further information certificates). The module may be eligible for credit recognition in Master’s degree programs due to its advanced academic level; however, a Bachelor’s degree is not required to enroll in the course.
Description
Innovation begins in the mind—in your thinking and perception. Expand your perspective and strengthen your ability to solve complex, interdisciplinary problems by applying methods from the module “Design Science and Design Thinking”, such as empathy-based problem identification.
Participation is available either on-site or in a hybrid format. The language of instruction is English (German available upon request).
Lecturer (Module Coordinator):
Prof. Dr.Sc. Dr. Qeis Kamran (Prof. Dr.Sc. Dr. Qeis Kamran)
Lernziele
- Subject-Specific Competence (Design Science & Design Thinking):
Students develop a deep understanding of the foundations and methodologies of Design Science research and Design Thinking. They learn to conceptualize, structure, and solve complex, interdisciplinary problems by designing innovative artifacts, services, and strategies based on user-centered and systematic approaches. - Methodological Competence:
Students are able to apply structured innovation methods, including Design Science cycles (Relevance, Rigor, Design), iterative prototyping, empathy-based problem identification, solution design, evaluation methods, and the scientific documentation of design processes. - Social and Personal Competence:
Students strengthen their creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and communication skills. They develop the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams, foster empathy for diverse user groups, and manage innovation processes with ethical responsibility and scientific rigor.
Lerninhalte
- Foundations of Design Science Research (DSR):
Introduction to Design Science as a research-based problem-solving paradigm, emphasizing the balance between scientific rigor and practical relevance. - The Design Science Research Cycle:
Explore the iterative cycles of Relevance, Rigor, and Design, including problem identification, solution design, and evaluation processes. - Artifact Design and Evaluation:
Learn how to design artifacts such as processes, products, models, and methods, and apply evaluation criteria to assess effectiveness, usability, and impact. - Introduction to Design Thinking:
A human-centered innovation methodology covering the stages of empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement.
Rahmendaten
Termine
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Zertifikate
Additional modules in this subject area from our course portfolio:
- The New Space Economy
- Advanced Strategic Management
- Advanced Marketing
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering
Select two additional modules from the portfolio alongside “Design Science and Design Thinking,” according to your individual interests, in order to obtain the Basic Certificate “Top Management in High-Tech and AI Ventures” (15 ECTS). Completing all six modules leads to the advanced certificate of the same name (30 ECTS).