ELHE8208

Strategic Problem Solving through Design-Thinking

Strategic design-thinking drives innovation and can be a significant factor in a leader's ability to solve problems. Students will learn principles and various phases of design-thinking as they practice creative problem-solving in the context of a partner institution. Topics include problem identification, needs assessment, and the role of technology. Content will include team projects, case studies, and guest lectures from experts in higher education and in design-thinking.

Course overview

Department
Educational Leadership and Higher Education
School
Lynch
Credits
6

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.91 / 5

Based on 21 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Karen Hold
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024 · Official rating 5.00/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Karen Hold · By Arrangement · Offered