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Students will learn concepts, strategies, and models to help improve communication skills. This course encompasses topics such as cultural diversity, critical thinking, ethical communication, listening skills, communicating in managerial and leadership roles, managing conflicts, communicating in teams and groups, technology in communication, and public presentations. Students will understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace.

Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation. This course introduces students to the principles, processes, and tools of design thinking, an approach to solving complex problems. Students will explore how to empathize with users, ideate creative solutions, prototype innovations, and test them in real-world contexts. Through hands-on projects and collaborative exercises, students will develop critical skills in innovation, creativity, and user-centered design.