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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.