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 * Design Management**


 * Course:** FA/YSDN 4102 (3.0)
 * Term:** Winter Term 2012
 * Course webpage:** https://ysdn4102dm.wikispaces.com/

Todd Barsanti, MES tbarsanti@design-sustainability.com
 * Course Instructor / Time and Location**

Sheridan College > Room G206 > Mondays, 9am–12pm

This course examines the relationship between design and business management practice using contemporary organizations as case studies and models. The topics covered will explore the integration of the design process within different organizational structures and how this process can aid businesses to attain specific objectives. Projects will require students to demonstrate investigative, analytical, organizational and business-oriented communication skills.
 * Course Description**

//Content to be covered includes:// • Basic principles of design management • Effective communication methods • Building relationships within an organization • Structuring the design process • The RFP process: buying and selling design services • Measuring design effectiveness • Creating an environment for design innovation.

This course meets for three hours, for twelve weeks. Class time is devided between lectures, discussions and group work. The workload consists of one group project, an individual assignment and a term exam. All projects will require research, written work and thoughtful presentation.

There will be guest lectures with design professionals who will present and discuss relevant topics focused on the relationship between design and business practice.

1. Introduce students to the basic principles and methodologies of Design Management. 2. Identify key skills related to effective design management and their significance in the business environment. 3. Present models of how design management can become a key resource within an organization.
 * Course Objectives**

1. Demonstrate awareness of the discipline of design management and its role in helping designers and organizations achieve specific objectives. 2. Acquire fundamental knowledge of the challenges and opportunities involved in design management. 3. Strengthen skills in research, analysis, collaboration, written and visual communication and organization through both individual and group work.
 * Learning Outcomes**