Circular Economy and Business Design (5 cr)
Code: SBD26BD06-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2026 - 31.07.2026
Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.10.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Sustainable Business Design
Teachers
- Fredrik Strandberg
Groups
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SBD26F-ÅSustainable Business Design, 2026, full-time
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SBD26P-ÅSustainable Business Design, 2026, part-time
Objective
The student
- Knows the principles of circular economy and business design.
- Is able apply these concepts in real-world business contexts
- Can work in an international team with goal-orientation
Content
Principles of Circular Economy
- Principles of resource efficiency, waste minimization, and closed-loop systems.
Principles of Business Design
- Designing sustainable business models aligned with circular principles.
Integration of Circular Economy into Strategy
- How companies embed circularity into operations and value chains.
Innovation and Collaboration
- Tools for co-creation and stakeholder engagement in circular ecosystems.
One day innovation camp
Materials
To be announced in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Passed
• The student participates, is an enthusiastic, active, developing and customer-oriented team member.
Failed
• The student does not participate and does not take a role in the team. There are no results, or they are scarce.
Qualifications
None
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 on with the course teacher.
The course can be replaced by another course at Master's level (EQF7). The student must apply for replacement in Peppi.