Circular Business ModelsLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: VAL23028
Credits
2 cr
Objective
The goal is for the participants to understand the difference between traditional linear economy and circular economy. Furthermore, the participants must anchor and concretize their understanding in a real or fictitious own business model that is based on circular flows.
Content
Circular economy, which partially decouples economic growth from resource use, is a hot potato in both politics and business today. Some think that the EU's goals for the green transition are just stupid. Others invest heavily in being ahead of the curve as markets restructure. There are threats here, but also great opportunities for both large and small players. In this course, we will look at how a circular business logic differs from a traditional, linear one. Furthermore, the participants must concretize this in exercises around their own industry or business.
How does a circular economy differ from a linear economy?
Why do we urgently need to create circular circuits?
Circular Business Canvas as a tool.
Qualifications
No prior knowledge requirements.
Materials
In addition to sources recommended by the teacher in connection with the realization of the course, the following is recommended:
- Kossila, L. (2020) Cirkulära materialflöden i praktiken: 12 tillämpningar på små och stora företag, Lund Studentlitteratur Ab.
- Kossila, L. (2021) Cirkulär logistik : praktiska exempel på cirkulär supply chain management, Lund, Studentlitteratur Ab.
- Hedenmark, M., Frick P. (2016) Vad är cirkulär ekonomi? e-bok, Re-Makers.
- Weetman, C. (2021) A circular economy handbook : how to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business, London UK, Kogan Page.
Further information
Target group: Leaders and experts at various levels in industry and business.
Enrollment
25.08.2025 - 29.10.2025
Timing
03.11.2025 - 05.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
0 - 40
Teachers
- Martina Englund-Perälä
- Roger Nylund
Teacher in charge
Roger Nylund
Objective
The goal is for the participants to understand the difference between traditional linear economy and circular economy. Furthermore, the participants must anchor and concretize their understanding in a real or fictitious own business model that is based on circular flows.
Content
Circular economy, which partially decouples economic growth from resource use, is a hot potato in both politics and business today. Some think that the EU's goals for the green transition are just stupid. Others invest heavily in being ahead of the curve as markets restructure. There are threats here, but also great opportunities for both large and small players. In this course, we will look at how a circular business logic differs from a traditional, linear one. Furthermore, the participants must concretize this in exercises around their own industry or business.
How does a circular economy differ from a linear economy?
Why do we urgently need to create circular circuits?
Circular Business Canvas as a tool.
Location and time
The course is implemented in the form of taped lectures at Teams, case studies and exercises related to their own company. Course work is done in Novia's course platform Moodle in November – December 2025. Everything can therefore be done at the times that suit the participant best.
Materials
In addition to sources recommended by the teacher in connection with the realization of the course, the following is recommended:
- Salo m.fl. (2025) Hållbarhetsagendan, en handbok för att lyckas med näringslivets omställning, Spanien, Liber Ab
- Kossila, L. (2020) Cirkulära materialflöden i praktiken: 12 tillämpningar på små och stora företag, Lund Studentlitteratur Ab.
- Kossila, L. (2021) Cirkulär logistik : praktiska exempel på cirkulär supply chain management, Lund, Studentlitteratur Ab.
- Hedenmark, M., Frick P. (2016) Vad är cirkulär ekonomi? e-bok, Re-Makers.
- Weetman, C. (2021) A circular economy handbook : how to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business, London UK, Kogan Page.
Teaching methods
The course is implemented in the form of taped lectures at Teams, case studies and exercises related to their own company. Course work is done in Novia's course platform Moodle in November – December 2025. Everything can therefore be done at the times that suit the participant best.
Further information
The goal is for participants to understand the difference between the traditional linear economy and the circular economy. In addition, participants should anchor and concretise their understanding in a real or fictitious business model based on circular flows.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
No prior knowledge requirements.
Further information
Target group: Leaders and experts at various levels in industry and business.
Enrollment
01.05.2024 - 24.11.2024
Timing
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Teachers
- Martina Englund-Perälä
- Roger Nylund
Teacher in charge
Roger Nylund
Objective
The goal is for the participants to understand the difference between traditional linear economy and circular economy. Furthermore, the participants must anchor and concretize their understanding in a real or fictitious own business model that is based on circular flows.
Content
Circular economy, which partially decouples economic growth from resource use, is a hot potato in both politics and business today. Some think that the EU's goals for the green transition are just stupid. Others invest heavily in being ahead of the curve as markets restructure. There are threats here, but also great opportunities for both large and small players. In this course, we will look at how a circular business logic differs from a traditional, linear one. Furthermore, the participants must concretize this in exercises around their own industry or business.
How does a circular economy differ from a linear economy?
Why do we urgently need to create circular circuits?
Circular Business Canvas as a tool.
Materials
In addition to sources recommended by the teacher in connection with the realization of the course, the following is recommended:
- Kossila, L. (2020) Cirkulära materialflöden i praktiken: 12 tillämpningar på små och stora företag, Lund Studentlitteratur Ab.
- Kossila, L. (2021) Cirkulär logistik : praktiska exempel på cirkulär supply chain management, Lund, Studentlitteratur Ab.
- Hedenmark, M., Frick P. (2016) Vad är cirkulär ekonomi? e-bok, Re-Makers.
- Weetman, C. (2021) A circular economy handbook : how to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business, London UK, Kogan Page.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No prior knowledge requirements.
Further information
Target group: Leaders and experts at various levels in industry and business.
Enrollment
07.06.2023 - 19.11.2023
Timing
01.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Teachers
- Roger Nylund
Teacher in charge
Jan Berglund
Objective
The goal is for the participants to understand the difference between traditional linear economy and circular economy. Furthermore, the participants must anchor and concretize their understanding in a real or fictitious own business model that is based on circular flows.
Content
Circular economy, which partially decouples economic growth from resource use, is a hot potato in both politics and business today. Some think that the EU's goals for the green transition are just stupid. Others invest heavily in being ahead of the curve as markets restructure. There are threats here, but also great opportunities for both large and small players. In this course, we will look at how a circular business logic differs from a traditional, linear one. Furthermore, the participants must concretize this in exercises around their own industry or business.
How does a circular economy differ from a linear economy?
Why do we urgently need to create circular circuits?
Circular Business Canvas as a tool.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No prior knowledge requirements.
Further information
Target group: Leaders and experts at various levels in industry and business.