This course will introduce students to key methods and tools that underpin innovation across disciplines. Students will learn to use Systems Thinking; Design Thinking; the Business Model Canvas; and Lean Startup techniques to identify and validate opportunities, and to rapidly deliver results.
By applying these methods and tools to simple real-world problems, students working in small teams will develop the confidence and skills they need to begin tackling more complex problems and to have a real impact on the world around them.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:1. An ability to select, adapt and use modern innovation methods and tools to
(a) identify and validate real-world problems
(b) identify and validate potential solutions to real world problems
(c) implement, evaluate and improve a solution to a real-world problem
2. An ability to lead and work in small multi-disciplinary teams
3. An ability to present information and interact in a professional manner with a diverse audience
4. An ability to provide constructive feedback to peers
5. An ability to learn from reflective practice
Indicative Assessment
- 10% Workshop and Tutorial participation (0.5% per workshop or tutorial to maximum of 10%)
- 10% Peer Assessment (5% at week 5 and 5% at week 11)
- 30% Team Report and Presentation - problem identification and validation
- 30% Team Report and Presentation - problem solution
- 10% Public showcase
- 10% Individual Reflective Portfolio addressing all learning outcomes
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Workload
10 hours per week: 2-hour workshop (for whole class), 2-hour tutorial (for groups of around 18 students each), 6 hours of independent project work and study.Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3360 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5160 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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