This course consists of two parts. The first part uses short Harvard Business or in the news for case analysis to develop students' problem-solving skills with an emphasis on basic frameworks and tools, including how to structure solutions in written and oral format. The second part focuses on improving problematic product design concepts by use of Design Thinking methodology to sharpen understanding of customer's hidden pains and needs for higher value propositions. Cases may be taken from published business cases or past student projects, and all cases involve business strategies and technologies. For students in their second year of study with approval by the instructor. Priority will be given to DDP students.