MST-34806 Biobased and Circular Business

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Continuation courses:

Logistics, LCA.

Contents:

To familiarize the student with the commercial and transformational aspects of Biobased and Circular Economy, the course comprises of (guest) lectures, literature, case studies and work on a factpod-video. Gain and develop knowledge to energize this new economy. Lectures are focused on the business and societal views on BB&CE; strategic niche management and transitions; multi-stakeholder management; new business development, and managing circular cycles; alliances, bio-refineries and business model development; and, feasibility assessment of biobased products. Guest lectures (conditional on enrolment) bring the up-to-date information on new business development, and the hurdles for transition. Factpod directed project work is there to internalize the understanding and add knowledge to this domain.

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- identify relevant transitional, strategic and commercial topics for advancing biobased & circular business;
- recognize the time-related prospects and challenges for different firms, industries and global regions;
- understand societal transition principles, and Bioeconomy & CE-policies, understand the issues at the different system levels, using strategic niche management, prodcut-service systems, butterfly-model, eco-industrial parks, etc;
- understand how to develop new business e.g. biorefineries, and circular cascades;
- know how business models, strategic management and organisation theories, finance and , and transition literature may inform us on the topic;
- demonstrate the use of materials, meetings, and your creative learning for Biobased and Circular Business.

Activities:

- lectures;
- guest-lectures;
- Factpod project-work;
- article discussions.

Examination:

- written exam (45%);
- factpod-recordings, background documentation, defense, and report (45%);
- article presentation (5%),
- participation and quality of contributions (5%).

Literature:

Articles.