Course abstract
Design thinking is a systematic method of solving problems. This method is unique that it starts and ends with humans. The design thinkers start by observing, interviewing or just plain experiencing a situation. Then, they proceed to improve the situation of the humans by solving problems for them.
Course Instructor
Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam
Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam joined the faculty in the Building Technology and Construction Management division of the Civil engineering department at IIT-Madras in 2006. Ashwin received his B.Tech in Civil engineering from IIT-Madras and then proceeded to Stanford University for a Masters in Construction Engineering and Management. He then helped start up an internet based company in the USA called All Star Fleet, aimed at providing asset management services for construction companies. Following this he returned to Stanford University to pursue a PhD in the area of Infrastructure Project Management. Ashwin's research interests are in the areas of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure, the management and governance of large engineering projects and the use of digital technologies in construction. Ashwin's current research focuses on institutional strengthening and post-award governance of PPP projects in India. Ashwin is also a co-founder of Okapi Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd and serves as a Director on the Board.More info
Prof. Bala Ramadurai
Dr. Bala Ramadurai is an independent innovation consultant and professor. He has 3 patents to his credit and 10+ publications in international research journals. He co-founded TRIZ Innovation India (http://trizindia.org) and is an Adjunct Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, India. He has a PhD from Arizona State University, USA, and a B.Tech from IIT Madras, India.More info
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Course Duration : Feb-Mar 2020
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Enrollment : 18-Nov-2019 to 24-Feb-2020
Exam registration : 16-Dec-2019 to 20-Mar-2020
Exam Date : 25-Apr-2020
Enrolled
5672
Registered
857
Certificate Eligible
699
Certified Category Count
Gold
192
Silver
271
Elite
147
Successfully completed
89
Participation
57
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AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75 AND FINAL SCORE >=40BASED ON THE FINAL SCORE, Certificate criteria will be as below:
>=90 - Elite + Gold
75-89 -Elite + Silver
>=60 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed
Final Score Calculation Logic
- Assignment Score = Average of best 3 out of 4 assignments.
- Final Score(Score on Certificate)= 75% of Exam Score + 25% of Assignment Score Note: Assignment score/week = average of scores of all assignments in that week Best 3/4 such scores will be considered for Assignment score.
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Enrollment Statistics
Total Enrollment: 5672
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Total Registration : 1370
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