INDS 232c Business of Design

This course helps Moving a great idea into a sustainable reality requires a fundamental understanding of business. Successful designers understand that business principles overlap, complement and enhance design principles. Through a variety of exercises students will learn how to approach real world scenarios, understand company expectations and anticipate employer concerns that will help them transition into an entry level career opportunity. At the end of the course students will have a completed portfolio, cover letter, resume and will understand basic professional practices including interviewing, pitching, networking, freelancing, licensing and contracts. Students will identify career options and target companies through their researching and networking with professionals in their chosen area. Students will also understand basic business vocabulary and the way design thinking skills can be used to identify and execute business opportunities.
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Date:
2016-09
Primary Material Type:
Tutorial
Institution:
Community College System of New Hampshire
Project Name:
Growing the Economy Through Information Technology (Get IT NH)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Industrial design, technical drawing, engineering design, modeling

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Business Advisory Council
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)
Occupation:
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations -- Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
typical 16 week semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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