Go beyond the classroom and gain knowledge from real-life situations. While coursework and teamwork are at the heart of your programme, you'll also discover how the concepts you learn are applied in practice. Whether you participate in a hackathon to solve a specific problem or immerse yourself in the mindset of a service designer during a design thinking workshop, our program will provide you with opportunities to learn directly from real-world experience.
Guest lectures provide direct access to practitioners. You will have the opportunity to listen to successful professionals share their experiences, the challenges they face and how they overcome them. These lectures will enrich you with new perspectives and inspire you to apply the knowledge you've gained to your career.
Design thinking allows you to look at problems from different perspectives and find innovative solutions. At FMK UCM we have several courses where you will work in teams in this way to better perceive user needs, devise creative solutions and then test them in practice. This approach will teach you how to solve complex problems effectively while fostering your creativity and collaboration.
Hackathons offer a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. During the intensive one-day competitions, you and your team will solve a specific problem within a limited time frame. You will then present the results of your work to a jury of subject matter experts and client representatives, allowing you to gain valuable feedback and make new industry contacts.
Case studies confront you with real-world problems to solve based on incomplete information. You will analyse the situation, search for key data, propose solutions and finally present your findings. This process will help you develop your analytical thinking and gain the practical skills needed to succeed in your field.
Safari is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of different industries and organizations. During company visits, you will have the opportunity to see how theoretical concepts are applied in practice. Sometimes you will also attend a workshop as part of this. These excursions allow you to understand how they work in the field, what problems they solve and how they approach it. You will no doubt also spot the trends and innovations that are driving the industry.
