What is this module about?
Business modelling in the circular economy is something quite different than in the linear economy. Partners, stakeholders, and suppliers all must be taken into consideration when forming an innovative company with a circular business idea. This module covers the foundations of business models and sustainability in the light of business development. Then we move into practical exercises where you get to work with circular business models.
What will you learn?
You will explore the intersection between innovative business models and sustainability – two fields that, when combined, can lead to real change. The module focuses on business applications and provides practical skills for working with both physical and digital business ideas. Through case studies you will learn by practicing business modelling on real cases.
Who is this module for?
If you are interested in how the circular economy will shape both innovative solutions and business, it does not matter what background you have. This module is designed to be given for students coming from technical, sustainability, or business backgrounds.
Preliminary schedule
Below you see a preliminary schedule for the module. Note that the synchronous sessions (in bold) are obligatory . The asynchronous sessions and group work appear in the schedule in specific days every week to give you an idea of how much time you need to invest in the module and how you can structure your studying. You can of course plan your week and studying according to your own needs and schedule.
Week 1
Monday: Welcome lecture and course overview - 2h - synchronous (time TBA)
Tuesday: Innovation lecture - 1h - asynchronous - self-study
Wednesday: Innovation - lecture - 1h - asynchronous - self-study
Thursday: Innovation discussion - 2h - Online forum
Friday: Business Modelling lecture - 2h - Asynchronous - self-study
Week 2
Monday: Business Modelling lecture - 2h - asynchronous - self-study
Tuesday: Business Modelling discussion - 2h - Online forum
Wednesday: Sustainability lecture - 1h - asynchronous - self-study
Thursday: Sustainability lecture - 1h - asynchronous - self-study
Friday: Sustainability discussion - 2h - Online forum
Week 3
Monday: Circular business modelling - 1h - asynchronous - self-study
Circular business modelling - 2h - Synchronous (time TBA)
Tuesday: Kickoff group assignment - 2h - Synchronous (time TBA)
Wednesday: 1st group meeting - 1h - Synchronous (time based on group agreement)
Thursday: Time for group assignment work - 4h - synchronous or asynchronous - based on group agreement
Friday: Time for group assignment work - 4h - synchronous or asynchronous - based on group agreement
Week 4:
Monday: Time for group assignment work - 4h - Synchronous or asynchronous - based on group agreement
Tuesday: Presentation Group assignment - 2h - Synchronous (time TBA)
Wednesday: Individual reflection - 1h - asynchronous - self-study
Time for group assignment work - 2h - synchronous or asynchronous - based on group agreement
Thursday: Individual reflection - 1h - asynchronous - self-study
Time for group assignment work - 2h - synchronous or asynchronous - based on group agreement
Friday: Hand in individual reflection
Hand in group assignment
