Study Guide

Objective

The student

• Is familiar with more advanced consumer behavior frameworks
• Knows how to create value for target groups
• Can develop sustainable and circular business models
• Can implement business design thinking
• Is familiar with relevant funding sources and business ecosystems
• Can develop an ecopreneurial mindset
• Can respond to existing megatrends in the field of green transition
• Can develop, start or acquire a sustainable and profitable business

Content

Part 1
• Circular economy
• Circular business models
• Circular business design thinking
• Value creation
• Profitability in circular business
• Consumer behavior

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
• Financing
• Entrepreneurship in practice
• Business Ecosystems
• Business support organisations

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 understood and implemented to some extent in the projects.
Research, circular business design and entrepreneurial implementation, communication and documentation are acceptable. The student has participated in the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands 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. The student shows active participation and development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a great command of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in the project.
The student performs outstanding research, innovative circular business and entrepreneurial implementation and excellent communication and documentation. The student shows 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.

Further information

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher.

The course can be replaced by another similar course at Master's level (EQF7). The student must apply for replacement in Peppi.