Critical and creative thinking

In this subject students extend and apply their critical and creative thinking capability by, for example:

• developing their understanding of the underlying problems in order to propose and test customer, problem, and solution hypotheses 
• interrogating and managing the process of finding and solving problems themselves
• proposing, developing, and testing possible solutions with identified customer segments
• collecting and analysing information and feedback to inform the iterative process of proposing, developing, and testing solutions
• developing and applying decision-making skills through the use of assumption-based planning tools such as the Business Model Canvas
• exploring and using decision-making strategies in a start-up business environment
• collecting, managing, and analysing business information in order to inform decisions in relation to their business model development
• developing and applying strategies to test and refine proposed solutions, making effective decisions during the process
• proposing, developing, testing, and making conscious decisions to modify key hypotheses in relation to their proposed business improvement or change plan 
• proposing changes to enhance the overall viability of solutions
• exploring and using decision-making and change management strategies in relation to an existing business, product, or service.