Technology-Based Business Models for Circularity
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TS346
- Code
- 1TS346
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Industrial Engineering and Management A1F, Sustainable Development A1F, Technology A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 29 February 2024
- Responsible department
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering
Entry requirements
150 credits in science/engineering/pharmacy including 15 credits at Master's level. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course students should be able to
- identify and develop technology based business models with focus on the creation of circular economy,
- analyse and propose business opportunities for companies working with new technologies in order to achieve circularity at system level, through collaboration between several actors,
- further develope strategic plans and business tactics by using market data and competitive signals,
- perform elevator pitches and business presentations.
Content
Business models and their fundamental components. Analysis of current circular business models used in different technology intensive industries. Circularity for a given product by using combinations of reuse, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, materials recycling and energy recovery. Synthesis of new business models augmented by technology and their role as driving force for innovation and sustainability, according to the principle of triple bottom line, in traditional and new technological industries. Business opportunities and business models for companies working with emerging technologies for circularity at system level through collaboration between several actors. Dealing with wicked problems. Patents and other intellectual property rights (IPR). Adjustment of strategic plans according to market data and competitive signals.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars and project supervision.
Assessment
Oral and written presentation of project work, and active participation i seminars.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding targeted pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Other directives
The course may not be included in the same degree as 1TS323 Business Model Innovation.
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