Circular Economy and New Business (5 cr)
Code: 5E00CG65-3007
General information
- Enrollment
- 11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 10.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- SeAMK Master School
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, International Business Management
- Master of Natural Resources, Food Chain Development
- Teachers
- Dario Liberona
- Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10 . Open UAS : 10.)
- Groups
-
IMEIBM25SMaster-level Exchange Programme in International Business Management
-
IBM24Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management
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YRKK24AMaster of Natural Resources, Food Chain Development
- Small groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
- Course
- 5E00CG65
Evaluation scale
1-5
Content scheduling
The contents in general
The sustainability problem,
What is sustainability and Circular Economy
Circular Economy Strategies
Sustainable three layer Business Models
Personal contribution to Circularity and Sustainability
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
Materials
An OECD report on sustainable development
https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2008/12/sustainable-development_g1gh9be9/9789264055742-en.pdf
an OECD report on
Circular Economy in Cities and Regions
https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2020/10/the-circular-economy-in-cities-and-regions_dd1348ed/10ac6ae4-en.pdf
Teaching methods
The class uses:
Case Analysis
Reading Material
Develop a Circular Economy Plan
The contents in general
The sustainability problem,
What is sustainability and Circular Economy
Circular Economy Strategies
Sustainable three layer Business Models
Personal contribution to Circularity and Sustainability
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.