Design Thinking
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Design Thinking

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Program Details

  • Language: English
  • Fees: 900
  • Registration Deadline: October 14th, 2025

Entry requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer literacy
  • English Level B1 (CEFR) or equivalent

Study Access

Pay for one quarter and have access to the learning materials for 6 months, with the option to extend access if needed.

Program Instructor

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Steven Ney
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Steven Ney

About This Course

This module is part of the “Rootcamp” which onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. It teaches the principles, techniques and processes of Design Thinking, a user-centric approach to generating innovations. The Design Thinking process combines methods and tools from the fields of design, engineering, the social sciences and business administration. The approach uses these tools to determine the latent desires and needs of future customers. This user-orientation is combined with the perspective of technological feasibility and economic viability. A team-based approach, it not only relies on the creativity of the individual, but also on collaboration and cooperation.

Learning Objectives

  • Acquire subject-specific theoretical and methodological knowledge
  • Explore, understand and apply the methods and mindsets of Design Thinking
  • Practice techniques using concrete project challenges
  • Learn how to effectively and productively contribute to a collaborative team
  • Practice teamwork and conflict management
  • Present in front of an audience and in the face of critique

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

  • M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
  • M.Sc. Applied AI
  • M.Sc. Cybersecurity
  • M.Sc. Digital Leadership

This course is offered as an elective for the following study programs.

  • MBA Digital Technologies
  • MBA Digital Transformation

Micro Degree

  • This course is offered as a micro degree.
  • German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
  • Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
  • Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills as provided in the Prep courses.

General Information

  • Teaching Format: Experience
  • Total Workload Master: 125h (40h/85h) / 5 ECTS
  • Total Workload MBA: 100h (30h/70h) / 4 ECTS
  • Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 5 ECTS
  • Module coordinator: Dr. Steven Ney
  • Examinations: Quizzes, presentation(s), essay(s)/paper(s), project report(s), written exam (tbd) - Details will be announced with course start.
  • Offered: Odd quarters

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