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Whether tackling small business challenges in a community or creating global initiatives, innovators are problem solvers. This course focuses on equipping students with problem-solving strategies and innovation models necessary to be the solution. Students will develop an understanding of design thinking principles, apply an innovation framework to develop user-driven solutions, practice communicating complex ideas with clarity, and collaborate on cross-functional teams utilizing tools to create positive change in any context. While evaluating real-world problems, students will consider how these techniques can be utilized to turn an innovative idea into an effective solution. Student assessments include driving results for real-world projects, turning their ideas into practical action, and demonstrating their ability to leverage social innovation through community-based and global initiatives.