Master of Engineering, Sustainable Circular Economy
Master of Engineering, Sustainable Circular Economy
Master of Engineering, Sustainable Circular Economy
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 01.10.2024
Timing
03.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Master of Engineering, Sustainable Circular Economy
- Master of Business Administration, Sustainable Circular Economy
Teachers
- Henna Knuutila
- Piia Nurmi
- Inka Mäkiö
Groups
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YKEKIS24
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YKEKTS24
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- understand the current state of the circular economy as well as the development paths
- know the development needs and visions for circular economy in various fields
- understand the importance of and communication skills in circular economy and know some dialogical methods
- can use circular economy development methods in their own field
- has deepened their knowhow in the sustainable circular economy
Content
In this course, we go through the current state of the circular economy as well as the development paths, visions, and needs in different fields. There is emphasis on dialog and communication skills in the circular economy. Those are needed in creating circular ecosystems and value chains and in making systemic change. In the course, the student can use and deepen their understanding of the sustainable circular economy.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 06.09.2024
Timing
03.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Master of Engineering, Sustainable Circular Economy
- Master of Business Administration, Sustainable Circular Economy
Teachers
- Henna Knuutila
- Piia Nurmi
- Annika Holmbom
Groups
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YKEKIS24
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YKEKTS24
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- recognize the key principles of circular economy and its benefits from the environmental, social, and economical point of views
- understand what kind of circular business models there are and can develop those
- understands the need for a wider societal change
- knows methods of how to advance the circular economy
- know ways to create circular value chains
Content
On the Basics of the sustainable circular economy course, students learn that circular economy is the new economic model, where materials are recycled and products gain new value through services and innovations. Circular economy responds to the main challenges globally, such as climate change, depletion of natural resources, and loss of biodiversity. New ways of thinking and operating, diverse know-how, and new models for business operations are needed to achieve the goals of circular economy. Especially we need different kinds of professionals that can help solve the difficult problems of circular economy.
Evaluation scale
H-5