ENTP 2200 - Design Thinking for Innovation

Prerequisites: BUSA 1000. This foundational course strengthens students' competencies in innovation, analytical thinking, teamwork, and professional communication by applying Design Thinking to real‑world challenges. Students learn to frame ambiguous problems, conduct user and stakeholder discovery, and use iterative ideation, prototyping, and testing to develop human‑centered solutions that create value. The course introduces contemporary innovation tools, including appropriate uses of data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and emphasizes ethical judgment, inclusion, and sustainability in solution development. Through collaborative project work, students evaluate feasibility and desirability, refine prototypes based on evidence and feedback, and present recommendations in a professional format. 3 credits.