Course overview
This course is designed to link circular economy principles to business strategy and operations. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and applications of the circular economy within the context of modern business practices. The course will explore the transition from the traditional linear economy model to a circular economy, focusing on concepts such as resource efficiency, waste reduction, product life extension, and closed-loop systems. The course will enable an understanding of financial systems and technological innovations that facilitate circular economy. Through case studies, discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse, design, and implement circular economy strategies in diverse business settings.
- Foundations Of Circular Economy
- Circular Systems And Ecosystems
- Implementation And Contemporary Considerations
Course learning outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of principles of circular economy and analyse implications for business, policy and societal challenges.
- Critically analyse and apply circular business models for various industries and market contexts, evaluating their scalability, profitability, and systemic impact.
- Develop strategies to enhance circularity across ecosystems by critically evaluating emerging trends and analysing the potential for circular interventions within diverse organizational and industry contexts.
- Apply and critically evaluate diverse tools and frameworks to measure circular performance and their role in organisational decision-making.
- Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling effective communication of circular economy initiatives to internal and external stakeholders, building support and advocating for circularity efforts, and fostering a culture of sustainability within organizations.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 40037
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 40
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