Master of Design Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Design, students will demonstrate the following:
- Frame of Mind
- Students will be able to engage with ambiguity and uncertainty in a creative problem-solving process.
- Students will demonstrate creative confidence throughout a creative problem- solving process.
- Students will demonstrate keen sensitivity and empathy toward people and contexts, in which problems are situated.
- Students will demonstrate a positive approach to change and opportunity
- Knowledge Application, Integration and Generation
- Students will demonstrate theoretical understanding of design thinking and be able to utilize their knowledge of design thinking in problem-solving process.
- Students will be able to integrate appropriate disciplinary knowledge and skills throughout a creative problem-solving process.
- Students will recognize values of tacit knowledge and leverage them for problem- solving process.
- Students will advance their disciplinary knowledge and skills through the application of knowledge in diverse problem settings.
- Creative Problem Solving Process and Process Skills
- Students will be able to apply abductive reasoning to creative problem-solving process.
- Students will be able to lead a context-based problem-solving process with a proactive and adaptable approach.
- Students will be able to recognize and apply appropriate methods to frame problems, generate ideas, and evaluate solutions.
- Students will be able to perform a reflective practice.
- Students will be able to demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills for facilitating collaborative decision-making.
- Leadership for Collaborative Innovation
- Students will recognize values of cultural and disciplinary diversity for collaborative innovation and be able to facilitate team processes.
- Students will develop facilitative leadership to empower stakeholders in implementing solutions.
- Personal and Social Responsibilities
- Students will demonstrate ethical reasoning and action.
- Student will develop foundations and skills for lifelong learning anchored through active involvement with diverse communities and complex challenges.
