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Circular economy (5 cr)

Code: KI00BR05-3003

General information


Enrollment

16.08.2021 - 31.08.2021

Timing

02.09.2021 - 10.10.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology

Teachers

  • Piia Nurmi
  • Essi Hillgren
  • Annika Holmbom
  • Jenni Suominen

Groups

  • PEYTES19

Objective

After completing the course student:
- masters the basic concepts of circular economy
- understands the limited scope of resources
- knows the most important business models of circular economy
- understands how circular economy links to own field of studies
- knows how to allocate resources for tasks to be done, and to take into account the objectives set by supervisor or client
- can construct a concise and informative presentation

Content

Principles and functions of circular economy from the perspective of sustainable development. Benefits and opportunities of circular economy for society and companies, and business models of circular economy.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No need for previous studies.