• Circular Economy Management (TLIK3500-3005),
         01.10.2022 – 31.12.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA22STKIT) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose of the course
    To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

    Competences:
    This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

    Learning outcomes:
    You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Ability to work in a group. Application skills.
    Course contents
    1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
    2. Material Identification / Management
    3.Supply Chain
    4.Businessmodel
    5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    This implementation is reserved only for students of the Circular Economics Expert entity.

    The learning of the course takes place strongly through the personal interaction brought about by the contact days.
    During the contact days and webinars, the topic is covered with the help of homework and case studies.
    During the contact days, you will receive oral feedback from both the teacher and your fellow students.
    The teaching environment of the course is Moodle, with a more detailed course schedule and assignment structure.
    lectures / webinars, webinars, assignments / learning assignments, seminars / workshops.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Gallaud, D. & Laperche, B. (2016). Circular economy, industrial ecology and short supply chain. ISTE.

    Bressanelli, G., Perona, M. & Saccani, N. (2019). Challenges in supply chain redesign for the Circular Economy: A literature review and a multiple case study. International journal of production research, 57(23), 7395-7422. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2018.1542176

    Robaina, M., Villar, J. & Pereira, E. T. (2020). The determinants for a circular economy in Europe. Environmental science and pollution research international, 27(11), 12566-12578. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-07847-9

    Lecturer(s)

    Ilkka Suur-Uski

    Working life cooperation

    Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

    Internationality

    The course material is based on international literature.

    Timing

    01.10.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Learning assignments and student workload

    The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
    The 135 hours of this course are divided into contact days as well as online studies.
    To complete the course, you must set aside 100 hours for homework.

    Groups
    • ZJA22STKIT
    Seats

    0 - 25

    Assessment methods

    The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

    25 students to this course

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    4 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology