Course Summary
This online Short Course provides an in-depth examination of the elements of human centred design and the relationship to business capability and growth. The key concepts in human-centred design are explored, including ideation, prototypes, user feedback, iteration, implementation and observation. Models of human-design thinking will be explored with examples of successes and failures provided through case studies. The advantages and disadvantages of human-centred design are outlined.
Students who successfully complete the set of nine Short Courses* developed from the unit BUSN20031 Social Innovation, (which forms part of the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.
*Includes the following Short Courses:
- Introduction to Social Innovation
- History of Social Innovation
- Contemporary Perspectives on Social Innovation
- Human Centred Design
- Solving Social Problems
- Wicked Problems and Sustainability
- Product Development and Innovation
- Funding Methods for Social Innovation
- Social Innovation: Assessment Module.
This online Short Course provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
The fee for this short course will be $99.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this course, however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field, in a flexible and self-paced environment.
Course Details
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
- Introduction to Social Innovation
- History of Social Innovation
- Contemporary Perspectives on Social Innovation
- Human Centred Design
- Solving Social Problems
- Wicked Problems and Sustainability
- Product Development and Innovation
- Funding Methods for Social Innovation
- Social Innovation: Assessment Module.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
11 hours
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- Define what is meant by the term human-centred design
- Outline the key concepts of human-centred design
- Identify models of human-centred design including the advantages and disadvantages of each as they apply to business.
Assessment
Online Quiz