Applied Design Thinking and Storytelling

About the course

Short-term Professional Extension Program Abroad

Program Theme

Techniques and approaches to transform insights into products and brands.

Target

Undergraduates and graduates interested in Communication and Marketing.

Objectives

Keep up with innovative approaches that make it possible to solve persistent and complex challenges with the customer needs as the focal point to be met. Case studies elucidate the theme.

Applied Design Thinking and Storytelling

Benefits for scholarship holders participating in this program:

  • Free Business English module in California
  • Assistance and documents to obtain the American Visa

  • Academic Preparation and Logistics for the program

Why should I attend this course?

  • Professors are PhDs with vast professional experience at executive levels;
  • Participants will attend 2 mandatory company visits and can also attend an optional visit to the Port of Los Angeles;
  • Learn to cutting edge methods of developing strategies and promoting;
  • Receive the necessary tools for developing strategies and implementing unique and innovative ideas in the business world.

Check the opinion of our former students

Testimonials from IBS Americas students who attended California State University, Northridge

January - 2023

Kalissa Prieto

Applied Design Thinking and Storytelling

July - 2022

Steffanie Anne Menor

Applied Design Thinking and Storytelling

January - 2020

Cinthia Obrecht

Design Thinking & Innovation

January - 2020

Matheus Atanes

Design Thinking & Innovation

January - 2018

Barbara Yarza

Design Thinking & Innovation

January - 2018

Marcos Paulo Castro

Design Thinking & Innovation

July - 2017

Sabrina Oliveira

Design Thinking & Innovation

Content

Innovation/Evolution; corporate cultures that promote divergent/creative thinking; the zeitgeist of Design Thinking; understanding the creative process as applied to products and marketing; the “crit” technique.

Discovering your hidden assets; optimizing innovative thinking: the needs and values, communication styles, and personal motivation for individuals working together in groups; Design Thinking and problem solving; effective decision making and leadership.

Develop a customer solution through applied Design Thinking principles. The Elevator Pitch: communicate an experience, product or service in the fields of technology and innovation; telling your story; connecting with the target audience; deliver a unique value propositions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Since the programs are 100% in English, to participate in the business-themed programs, the minimum level of English required is intermediate, and for the Business English courses at SUNY and ULV, the elementary level of English is fine.

The Advanced programs are designed for graduate students with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in their field of interest.

Yes, you can request up to 2 changes in the program date without any extra cost. It is important that the request is submitted 60 days prior to the course starts.

PROGRAM COORDINATION IN BRAZIL
Professor Ricardo Britto

PhD in Business Administration from FEA/USP, he is one of the most experienced Brazilian professors in International Business.

  • Location
    Northridge - United States
  • Dates
    3 weeks (January or July)
  • Investment
    U$ 6,740 + Enrollment: U$ 90
    Check opportunities for partial scholarships
  • Program Profile
    Classes and company visits in a full-time basis
  • Workload
    80h classroom/activities/company visits
  • Additional Activity
    Business English module included in the program with 27 hours of classes
  • Students per Classroom
    From 15 to 30
    students
  • Certification
    Certificate in Executive Management and Business English
  • Language
    English
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