Circular Economy and New Business (5 cr)
Code: 5E00CG65-3006
General information
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
15.02.2024 - 26.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, International Business Management
Teachers
- Dario Liberona
Student groups
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IBM23Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management
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IMEIBM24SMaster-level Exchange Programme in International Business Management
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YKUTU23Master of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Objective
Students recognize how to reduce the consumption of natural resources in business by supporting the economic growth and well-being of society. Students recognize different business models of circular economy. The student is able to analyze and evaluate the possibilities of implementing different business models and their suitability for the company. The student is able to analyze and evaluate the possibilities and significance of different alternative business models for the success of the company in the future. The student recognizes and utilizes various tools in designing circular economy business models. After completing the course, the student is able to develop a business model based on the circular economy for the company.
Content
Introduction to the circular economy
Resource efficiency and recycling
Lifetime extension
Product as a service
Platform economy
Renewability
Location and time
Classroom classes
Maybe there may be some hybrid session
Materials
Circular economy action plan - European commission
Green Deal – European commission
Hellen Mcarther publications - Universal circular economy policy goals
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
Designing for the Circular Economy
Teaching methods
Sustainability Problems presentation
Reading Material
Case Solving /presentation
Personal CE decisions and Sustainability
Circular Economy Basic Plan
Class discussions
Final Report
Content scheduling
The sustainability problem,
What is sustainability and Circular Economy
Circular Economy Strategies
Sustainable three layer Business Models
Personal contribution to Circularity and Sustainability
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student has shown ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course: Student has been able to use the basic concepts of the course in practical business cases.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases. Student has been able to develop solutions for the case company in the assignment of the course.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has carried out work to an excellent standard. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases. Student has been able to develop creative solutions in the assignment of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment scale:
51-59 1
60-69 2
70-79 3
80-89 4
90-100 5