Circular Business Design and EntrepreneurshipLaajuus (10 cr)
Code: SBD25BD02
Credits
10 op
Objective
The student
• Can implement a circular business design process.
• Enhances an ecopreneurial mindset.
• Can start and run a sustainable business and lean service business.
Content
Part 1
• Circular business design and its business models and benefits
• Leading green business innovation and co-development
• Sustainable lean service creation
• Green business design project
Part 2
• Entrepreneurial mindset:
o The effectuating mind
o The opportunity recognising mind
o The resilient mind
o The risk managing mind
o The designing mind
o The sustainable mind
• Entrepreneurship in practice
• How to start up or buy a business
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in the projects.
Research, circular business design and entrepreneurial implementation, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable. Participation.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in the project, but work could be stronger. Research, circular business design and entrepreneurial implementation, communication and documentation are good. Active participation and development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A great command of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in the project.
Outstanding research, innovative circular business and entrepreneurial implementation and excellent communication and documentation. Very active participation and development.
Enrollment
01.12.2025 - 12.01.2026
Timing
13.01.2026 - 08.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Reija Anckar
- Fredrik Strandberg
- Eva Holmberg
Groups
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SBD25F-ÅSustainable Business Design, 2025, full-time
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SBD25P-ÅSustainable Business Design, 2025, part-time
Objective
The student
• Can implement a circular business design process.
• Enhances an ecopreneurial mindset.
• Can start and run a sustainable business and lean service business.
Content
Part 1
• Circular business design and its business models and benefits
• Leading green business innovation and co-development
• Sustainable lean service creation
• Green business design project
Part 2
• Entrepreneurial mindset:
o The effectuating mind
o The opportunity recognising mind
o The resilient mind
o The risk managing mind
o The designing mind
o The sustainable mind
• Entrepreneurship in practice
• How to start up or buy a business
Teaching methods
Flipped learning, coaching, lessons, teamwork, project management, sustainable design, independent work, self-development and reflection
Employer connections
Commissioned projects
Completion alternatives
Independent or cross studies to be agreed with teachers
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in the projects.
Research, circular business design and entrepreneurial implementation, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable. Participation.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in the project, but work could be stronger. Research, circular business design and entrepreneurial implementation, communication and documentation are good. Active participation and development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A great command of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in the project.
Outstanding research, innovative circular business and entrepreneurial implementation and excellent communication and documentation. Very active participation and development.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Grade 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in the projects.
Research, circular business design and entrepreneurial implementation, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable. Participation.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Grade 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in the project, but work could be stronger.
Research, circular business design and entrepreneurial implementation, communication and documentation are good. Active participation and development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
A great command of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in the project.
Outstanding research, innovative circural business and entrepreneurial implementation and excellent communication and documentation. Very active participation and development.
Qualifications
No prerequisites.