Business Models of Circular Economy (2 cr)
Code: 9A00CN08-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 15.04.2025 - 13.04.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 20.04.2026 - 24.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- SeAMK Agriculture
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
- Teachers
- Anu Katila
- Groups
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MAGRO23Bachelor of Natural Resources
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AGRO23PRBachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
- Course
- 9A00CN08
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
After completing the course, the student
• Knows circular economy business models: product as a service, renewability, sharing platforms, product life cycle extension, resource efficiency & recycling
• Can use expertise in the development of companies or other organizations in the field
• Identifies the financial opportunities and limitations in working life related to circular economy business models
• Can name examples of companies utilizing circular economy business models and can develop business ideas based on circular economy business models
Content
Introduction, goals and practices of the course, reflection task
Circular economy business models: product as a service, renewability, sharing platforms
Circular economy business models: product life cycle extension, resource efficiency & recycling
Business visit
Developing your own business idea based on circular economy business models
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows basic structure and business models of circular economy. The student can make a business plan and name subjects infuencing in circular business.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows basic structure and business models of circular economy. The student can make a business plan and name subjects infuencing in circular business. The student can describe circumstances and justify chosen modes of circular economy operations.The student can evaluate profitability of different business models.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows basic structure and business models of circular economy. The student can make a business plan and name subjects affecting in circular economy business. The student can describe circumstances and justify chosen modes of circular economy operations.The student can evaluate profitability and desciribe different business models in circular economy. The student can produce and analyze developing plans.