Subject: DESN
Term: Spring 2018
DESN 302: Creativity in Design & Business: Sources of Imagination & Creative Thinking (100/10617)
TR 01:00-02:15 PM Jan 16-Apr 30
Buchanan, R
The goal of this course is to develop skills and techniques for creative problem solving. The course is for anyone interested in design, the development of new products and services, and strategies for change in organizations and society. It is useful wherever we face challenging situations that require imagination, new ideas, and innovative approaches in a rapidly changing world. At its core, creativity is an issue of perception. Learning to change one's perception from what is known, comfortable, and familiar to what is unknown and potentially valuable and rewarding is the challenge of this course. We will explore a wide variety of methods, techniques, and tools for encouraging new perceptions. There will be useful readings, but also exercises and projects for individuals and teams to develop new strategies of creative thinking.
Offered as DESN 302 and ENTP 302.
DESN 425: Chief Executive Officer (100/10172)
F 08:30-03:30 PM Feb 02-Feb 02, F 08:30-03:30 PM Feb 23-Feb 23, F 08:30-03:30 PM Mar 23-Mar 23, F 08:30-03:30 PM Apr 06-Apr 06, F 08:30-03:30 PM Apr 20-Apr 20, F 08:30-03:30 PM Mar 02-Mar 02
Bailey, B
This course is designed for students who aspire to become a chief executive officer. The unique role, responsibilities, and requirements of the CEO will be explored. Students will benchmark CEO best practices through exposure to leading chief officers, study the paths to and preparation for the top job, and develop a personal career strategy to increase their chances of becoming a CEO.
Offered as DESN 425 and IIME 424.
DESN 494: Managerial Consultancy (100/10170)
R 06:00-08:30 PM Jan 16-Apr 30
Khayat, C
Students will learn to match consulting methodologies with client needs and employ a step by step strategy development process applied to actual companies which are semester-long clients of the class. Accelerated career strategies in the consultancy business are featured as well as tactics for getting hired in the first place. The course views consultancy as a role rather than career and conceptualizes consultancy as a process of optimizing an organization's value creation potential and competitive advantage. Students should be able to apply the concepts regardless of career choice. Exposure to senior practicing consultants is featured.
DESN 527: Interface (100/10445)
T 10:30-02:00 PM Feb 20-Feb 20, T 10:30-02:00 PM Mar 06-Mar 06, T 10:30-02:00 PM Mar 20-Mar 20, R 10:30-02:00 PM Apr 05-Apr 05, T 10:30-02:00 PM Apr 17-Apr 17, R 10:30-02:00 PM May 03-May 03
Singh, J
This seminar addresses topics of current interest with a strong emphasis on research. It is intended primarily for the faculty and doctoral students of the MIDS Department.
DESN 601: Special Topics in MIDS (100/10677)
Boland, R
This course is offered, with permission, to Ph.D. candidates undertaking reading in a field of special interest.
DESN 601: Special Topics in MIDS (101/10678)
Buchanan, R
This course is offered, with permission, to Ph.D. candidates undertaking reading in a field of special interest.
DESN 601: Special Topics in MIDS (102/10679)
Yoo, Y
This course is offered, with permission, to Ph.D. candidates undertaking reading in a field of special interest.
DESN 601: Special Topics in MIDS (103/10680)
Lyytinen, K
This course is offered, with permission, to Ph.D. candidates undertaking reading in a field of special interest.
DESN 701: Dissertation Ph.D. (100/10173)
Buchanan, R
DESN 701: Dissertation Ph.D. (101/10174)
Lyytinen, K
DESN 701: Dissertation Ph.D. (102/10175)
Yoo, Y
DESN 701: Dissertation Ph.D. (103/10176)
Boland, R