Invent for the Planet (3cr)

Materials

The materials provided by the global organizer (Texas A&M University) 1 week prior to the event

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

International connections

The event in implemented as a joint project of some 30 universities/20 countries, that are all the time in online connection. A global coach for each innovation need statement available.

Employer connections

industry experts used in the event as coaches and/or judges

Student workload

Pre-event preparation: 30 hrs
Event 45 hours
Post-event elaboration and assessment: 60 hrs

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assessment of learning is enhancement-led evaluation. The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.
The learning outcomes are assessed in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Content scheduling

in Mid-February as a 48 hour Hackathon: From Fri 16:00 to Sunday 16:00

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching
Team online learning

Location and time

in Mid-February as a 48-hour intensive innovation event (Fri-Sun)

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3

Qualifications

Students with an incline towards innovation and entrepreneurial thinking will find this course most suitable

Content

Design thinking, team dynamics, sales pitching, intensive design experience, platform-based networking

Objective

The course aims at improving students' capacity to innovate in a fast-paced, intercultural and interdisciplinary team setting. Due to the sustainability theme of the intensive course, students also gain insights in the global environmental, social and economic challenges and solutions to tackle them.

Upon completion of the course you will be able to:

Applied Business Skills IBBUS
- Identify and place into practice information-based decision making approaches to business opportunities arising from global sustainability needs
Ethical Conduct IBETH
- Embrace ethical conduct in practice and decision-making in order to come up with sustainable solutions to global needs
Intercultural Communication Skills IBCOL
- Demonstrate intercultural teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
Communication Skills IBCOM
- Communicate effectively in English in oral, written and electronic formats using communication and information technology for business applications, and is able to prepare and present reports and in-class presentations
Skills for Personal Career Development IBPER
- Reflect upon and deepen personal and professional learning in order to recognize their strengths to support their career development towards a more sustainable future