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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) INNOVATIVE THINKING STRATEGIES
Course Code ASM657
MQF Credit 4
Course Description This course provides the approaches to innovative thinking methodology by emphasizing on the ‘how-to’ and ‘know-how’. Using practical, pragmatic approaches and real time examples, this project-based course will allow students to engage in the design of innovations to serve their unique purposes. Students will learn to recognize weak signals about unarticulated needs and capture overlooked ideas. Students will also identify human centered problems to solve and begin as designers do by developing ideas, testing them for viability and bringing them to market.
Transferable Skills Soft skill and digital skill
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Blended Learning, Case Study, Discussion
CLO
CLO1 Determine the innovative thinking methodology by emphasizing on the ‘how-to’ and ‘know-how’ to serve unique purposes
CLO2 Propose strategies to reduce challenges in organizations when resources are scarce
CLO3 Formulate innovative solutions for human centered problems by developing, testing and bringing the ideas to potential markets.
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Liedtka, J., Ogilvie, T., & Brozenske, R. (2014). The Designing for Growth Field Book: A Step-by-step Project Guide. Columbia University Press.
Reference Book Resources
  • Wyatt, J. (2016). IDEO. ORG AND DESIGNING WITH FARMERS. Harnessing the Power of Collective Learning: Feedback, Accountability and Constituent Voice in Rural Development, 164
Article/Paper ListThis Course does not have any article/paper resources
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