Circular economy
Date of implementation
4.9. – 5.10.2025
Scope
Type of studies and location
Which degree program is the course from?
Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teaching language
What will you learn?
After completing the course student:
– masters the basic concepts of circular economy
– understands the limited scope of resources
– knows the most important business models of circular economy
– understands how circular economy links to own field of studies
– knows how to allocate resources for tasks to be done, and to take into account the objectives set by supervisor or client
– can construct a concise and informative presentation
What do the studies include?
Principles and functions of circular economy from the perspective of sustainable development. Benefits and opportunities of circular economy for society and companies, and business models of circular economy.
When and where will the course be held?
You can find the exact teaching times and places on Lukkarikone.
- Change the language from the top right corner under “FI”. Enter the course code KI00BR05-3008 and press search.
- Add the course to the schedule by pressing +Add on the search results list.
- The course schedule is now shown on the calendar view, where you'll find the time and place of each meeting.
If the teaching times are not shown on Lukkarikone, contact the teacher.
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Enrollment period
Study places
10
Price:
75 €
Who is the course suitable for?
Open UAS courses are open to everyone. Open UAS courses are selections from Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program curricula, and you’ll usually study in the same group as degree students.
There may be prerequisites for participation on individual courses. You can find information on required previous studies or know-how in the course details on our study guide, see the link for course details above. Please note that you are responsible for making sure that you have the skills and know-how required for participation.
To participate on Master’s level courses, you must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education degree in Finland or abroad.
Open UAS offers individual courses in both Finnish and in English. Please note that you must have sufficient language skills to take part in Open UAS studies. Generally, language skills at level B1 or above are recommended for participating in higher education. Some study options may have specific language skill requirements.
Open UAS study fee
Open UAS studies are subject to a study fee. Individual courses usually cost 15 € per ECTS credit. Read more about study fees.
If the study fee for a course differs, or if the course is free of charge, the information is available in the course information above.
5 reasons to study at Open UAS
- Open UAS studies are for everyone, regardless of age or background.
- You can try what’s it like to study at a UAS or get to know a study field you’re interested in.
- You can take individual courses or larger study modules.
- If you’re aiming for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you can complete credits in advance.
- You’ll gain new skills, learn and be inspired.
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