Circular Economy for Engineers

Further education / Technology

Student i plastlabbet

Are you a professional in the engineering field and looking to learn more about renewable energy, sustainable materials and quantitative environmental impacts? Simply put, do you want to become a more versatile expert in your own field? This study package consists of three courses that allow you to develop a whole new skill set within circular economy, life cycle assessment and sustainable engineering. You can also choose to sign-up for the courses separately.

Price
225 € + 0% VAT
Conductor
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Language
English
Scope
15 ECTS
Course dates
Last application date
Entry requirements
Basic knowledge of engineering and/or natural sciences.

The engineering sector is one of the fastest changing fields. Today an understanding of sustainability and circular economy is a sought-after skill for any engineer. As an expert in your field you need the latest tools and knowledge to create sustainable solutions for whole systems.

With us you will gain current technical awareness of:  

  • environmental impacts from material and energy aspects in all types of engineering projects, and
  • the range of modern sustainable materials and renewable energies. 

You will study with our experts in sustainable materials, renewable energies and digital tools. In addition to this you will gain access to our network of partners that are the forefront of the circular economy transition in the Nordic region.

Upon completion of the study package you will have:

  • a broad understanding of the complete life cycle of product manufacturing and construction projects and
  • you will be confident in your role as a sustainable designer, innovator and decision maker.

Teaching and Assessment

All courses involve both online and in class studies.

  • Individual learning diaries
  • Online assignments
  • Group projects

The courses

Circular Economy

Build your understanding of the future professional role of engineers in the circular economy. You will learn the fundamentals of circularity, how to identify zero-waste solutions and how to consider evidence and identify potential couplings of processes as regenerative or restorative solutions.

Life Cycle Assessment

Learn to understand the lifespan of a product and how we can make our products sustainable. You will get a deeper knowledge of how to perform life cycle assessments of engineering products and how to propose more sustainable solutions through scenario modelling.

Sustainable Engineering

Sustainability is a very important aspect of the field of engineering. We need to continuously find new solutions and be able to identify the potential environmental impacts that our decisions have. This course will guide you to become more aware of your ways of working and how you can have an awareness of the impacts of raw material extraction and processing, and their context within planetary boundaries.