Study Guide

Objective

After the course, the student can…
Build project concerning to circular economy
Knows business models for circular economy: product as a service, renewable, sharing platforms, product lifecycle extensions, resource efficiency & recycling
Can use his / her expertise to develop companies or other organizations in the field
Identify the financial opportunities and limitations of the circular economy business models
Can name examples of companies using circular business models and develop business ideas based on circular business models

Content

Introduction, objectives and practices, assignment
Circular economy business models: product as a service, renewable, sharing platforms
Circular economy business models: product lifecycle extensions, resource efficiency & recycling
Models of projects in circular economy
Company visit
Developing your own business idea based on circular economy business models or project connected in circular economy

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assingments is a partly missing the real subject
The subject is schematic.
The work is unstructured and the boundaries are unclear
The results to be achieved are unclear.
There are development goals set for project work, but they remain loose and unsubstantiated.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignment is useful and well-grounded for working life.
The assignment handle current issues, but it is common in the field
The work is based on knowledge and its limits are clear.
The results of the assignments are aimed at practical value and the purpose of the work is to bring a new perspective to the topic.
The role of the working life is taken into account.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The work is useful for practical activities and relevant for the working life and its development.
The work is relevant, new, creative, and demanding.
The limits are clear.
The results of the assignment aim to add value and the aim of the work is to bring a new innovative perspective to the topic.
The purpose and objectives of the work are well justified from the viewpoint of working life and knowledge base. The results of the work will be applied to the development of the circular economy