Welcome, aspiring changemakers, to the forefront of innovation in the realm of Circular Business Design! As we embark on this transformative journey, we are not just students, but catalysts for change in the transition from a linear to a circular economy.

In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, we stand at a pivotal moment in history. The challenges we face are immense, yet so are the opportunities to redefine our relationship with resources, waste, and consumption.

Minor content

In this minor, we are not just observers but active participants in shaping the future of business. Our projects are not mere academic exercises; they are blueprints for real-world solutions that will drive tangible impact. Whether it's redesigning supply chains, reimagining product lifecycles, or fostering new models of collaboration, our work has the power to revolutionize industries and inspire others to follow suit.

As we dive into our projects, let us remember that the greatest innovations often arise from collaboration and diversity of thought. Let us leverage our unique skills and perspectives to co-create solutions that are not only environmentally sustainable but also socially equitable and economically viable.

Structure of the minor

This 15 EC minor is organized as a project, located in the Cycle Up Hub and at NHL Stenden. Three times a week we have project meetings in which we share knowledge about Circular Economy and work on the business cases. We invite experts for guest lectures and workshops. We organize field trips. You conduct field research and closely cooperate with the businesses. It is a Lab!

You gain an in-depth understanding of transitions and circular economy by using relevant sources, We don’t prescribe literature.

We pay attention to your personal growth and your professional development. Therefore, we have coaching sessions to monitor the team work, the individual performance and the personal learning process.

The minor is open to all students. The more disciplines in the minor, the better it is. Working in multidisciplinary and international teams adds so much value to the projects and the minor. The minor creates knowledge and awareness, insight and in-depth understanding of circularity. It opens a network of people, organizations and businesses with ambitions in the field of circularity and sustainability. And it opens the eyes for the challenges we are facing and creates responsibility of each of us.

Examination

Design Challenge and Intervention Plan

Process Assessment

The minor Circular Business Design 1 is offered twice a year, in period 1 and 3. It can be combined with Circular Business Design 2 which is offered in period 2 and 4.