Conceptualization and Design of Technical Systems
Niveau
Second cycle of study, master’s degree
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• can explain basic concepts and methods from the subject areas of Systematic Inventive Thinking, systems management, and innovation management
• can apply specific creativity techniques for designing technical systems (e.g., design thinking, TRIZ, MELT Frame)
• can present a holistic understanding of the subject areas of the degree program and identify cross-disciplinary innovation potential
• can explain basic concepts and methods from the subject areas of Systematic Inventive Thinking, systems management, and innovation management
• can apply specific creativity techniques for designing technical systems (e.g., design thinking, TRIZ, MELT Frame)
• can present a holistic understanding of the subject areas of the degree program and identify cross-disciplinary innovation potential
Prerequisites for the course
none
Course content
- Overview of the options available in the design of new interactive systems and the revision of existing ones
- Creative techniques, concepts, and methods for generating ideas that enable both more intuitive operation and more innovative uses of existing and new interactive systems
- Practical implementation of innovations from a management perspective
- Development of a holistic understanding of the subject areas of systemic management
- Methods for generating innovative ideas (e.g., Systematic Inventive Thinking, TRIZ, Design Thinking)
- Project structures and management methods for the practical implementation of innovations (e.g., MELT Frame)
- Creative techniques, concepts, and methods for generating ideas that enable both more intuitive operation and more innovative uses of existing and new interactive systems
- Practical implementation of innovations from a management perspective
- Development of a holistic understanding of the subject areas of systemic management
- Methods for generating innovative ideas (e.g., Systematic Inventive Thinking, TRIZ, Design Thinking)
- Project structures and management methods for the practical implementation of innovations (e.g., MELT Frame)
Recommended specialist literature
- Achouri C. (2015) Systemisches Management. In: Human Resources Management: Eine praxisbasierte Einführung. 2. Auflage, Gabler, Wiesbaden (ISBN: 978-3834947390).
- Bils, S.; Töpfer, G.L.: Exnovation und Innovation: Synergie von Ende und Anfang in Veränderungen (Systemisches Management)., Schäfer Poeschel, 2024
- Brenner, W.; Uebernickel, F. (2016) Design Thinking for Innovation: Research and Practice. 1. Auflage, Springer, Berlin (ISBN: 978-3319260983).
- Brown, T. (2019) Change by Design: how design thinking transforms organizations and inspires innovation. 2. Auflage, Harper Business, New York (ISBN: 978-3319260983).
- Orloff, M. A. (2012) Modern TRIZ: A Practical Course with EASyTRIZ Technology. 1. Auflage, Springer, Berlin (ISBN: 978-3642252174).
- Tidd, J.; Bessant, J. (2024) Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change. 8. Auflage, Wiley, Chichester (ISBN: 978-1118360637).
- Bils, S.; Töpfer, G.L.: Exnovation und Innovation: Synergie von Ende und Anfang in Veränderungen (Systemisches Management)., Schäfer Poeschel, 2024
- Brenner, W.; Uebernickel, F. (2016) Design Thinking for Innovation: Research and Practice. 1. Auflage, Springer, Berlin (ISBN: 978-3319260983).
- Brown, T. (2019) Change by Design: how design thinking transforms organizations and inspires innovation. 2. Auflage, Harper Business, New York (ISBN: 978-3319260983).
- Orloff, M. A. (2012) Modern TRIZ: A Practical Course with EASyTRIZ Technology. 1. Auflage, Springer, Berlin (ISBN: 978-3642252174).
- Tidd, J.; Bessant, J. (2024) Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change. 8. Auflage, Wiley, Chichester (ISBN: 978-1118360637).
Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar thesis
Language
German
Number of ECTS credits awarded
3
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Lecture, group work, presentation, and discussion of assignments
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
1