Circular Economy
Further education / Technology
Are you looking to enhance your knowledge within the field of engineering? Learn to understand the future professional role of engineers in the circular economy. Get a competitive advantage by learning the tools needed for a sustainable future!
- Price
- 75 € + 0% VAT
- Conductor
- Arcada University of Applied Sciences
- Language
- English
- Scope
- 5 ECTS
- Course dates
- Last application date
- Entry requirements
- Basic knowledge of engineering and/or natural sciences.
Course Contents
Learn to look at your own field through a new lens. During this course you will develop skills enabling you to be part of the solution in future relying on circular economy. Upon completion of the course you will:
- Understand the fundamentals of circularity in the context of sustainability in both technical and biological spheres.
- Have the ability to apply systems thinking to identify material and energy closed loops and zero-waste solutions.
- Have a deeper understanding of material and energy circularity in technical industrial sectors, and familiarity with current developments in each sector.
- Have the ability to consider evidence and identify potential couplings of processes as regenerative or restorative solutions towards enhanced circularity.
The study units use blended learning methods. Classroom lectures and exercises are supplemented with online exercises and excursions. This is an excellent course for engineers who are looking to deepen their knowledge within their field of work.
Course lecture timetable:
27.10.2021 09:00 - 12:00
03.11.2021 09:00 - 12:00
10.11.2021 09:00 - 12:00
17.11.2021 09:00 - 12:00
24.11.2021 09:00 - 12:00
01.12.2021 09:00 - 12:00
08.12.2021 09:00 - 12:00
15.12.2021 09:00 - 12:00
Assessment methods
- Individual learning diaries
- Online assignments
- Group projects
Circular Economy for Engineers (15 ECTS)
You can choose to take Circular Economy as a single course, or as a part of the larger educational package “Circular Economy for Engineers” (15 ECTS). For more information about the study package, please visit our website.
There is a limited amount of space available on the course.
Arcada reserves the right to make changes.