Holohan, S., Leahy,K., deEyto,A.

Designa 2014, International Conference on Design Research

A Design Thinking Approach to Learning Business Analysis in Business Information Systems

2014

November

Published

1

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Design Thinking, Business Information Systems

59

60

Portugal

20-NOV-14

21-NOV-14

This paper describes research that points to the potential of design thinking as a catalyst that encourages students’ desire to create engaging, desirable experiences for their users whilst simultaneously developing students’ critical thinking skills. The development of business information system students’ design abilities in a higher education learning environment through the use of design thinking both as a design methodology and as a distinctive pedagogical approach through the subject of business analysis is discussed. An experiential way of learning the subject of business analysis specific to designing information systems and the accompanying development of a student support learning tool is explored. Issues and challenges regarding the integration of this methodology within existing curricula with learning strategies are raised. Case study strategies are described and preliminary findings are illustrated.

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