Overview
As environmental challenges become more urgent, developing sustainable products and businesses that address these challenges and effectively meet people's needs is essential for a viable future.
This course will transform your approach to the design and development of products and services! Move beyond outdated methods and discover the power of Design Thinking combined with Sustainability Principles. Where creativity intersects with the urgent need for environmental responsibility, you'll learn to unlock groundbreaking solutions.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and their critical role in product and service development while mastering the fundamentals of the human-centered Design Thinking approach. As you progress, you'll develop real-world skills in understanding users, ideating, prototyping, and refining solutions. This knowledge will equip you with a hands-on toolkit ready for immediate application to your projects.
The course culminates in an exciting capstone project, allowing you to showcase your abilities and create future-ready solutions with a lasting impact.
Programme Structure
Main course components
Audience
University students and professionals in business, management, engineering, design, and architectureThe course is also appropriate for mass-market oriented professionals in such as software/game developers and startup/platform development.
Lecturers
Stefanie Holzheu; Dr. Sang Lee
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture Design Engineering Management View 12 other Short Courses in Design in GermanyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for current university students, working professionals and any individuals with an interest in learning how to program in Java and deepen their knowledge in the field of computer science. Participants from all fields and disciplines are welcome!
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of school-level mathematics, in particular, the following skills: calculate with complex numbers, matrices and how to handle planes and lines
- Knowledge of some basic Linux commands is also useful (but they will be also introduced in the course)
Tuition Fee
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International
1050 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1050 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
EU/EEA
1050 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1050 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
- Working professional/Non-student: 1250 Euro
Living costs for Berlin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.