Urgent matters require adequate business solution! The time is now, develop a sustainable enterprise.

Minor content

During this minor you will work in an international group. You will start-up a new company based on your own innovative product or help an existing organisation to become more sustainable. The goal is to develop a prototype of your own product, together with a sound business plan for your start-up or organisation to present to potential investors. Together with the Center for Entrepreneurship you will become the business expert. Supporting course, based on innovative economics, circular principles and sustainable perspectives you will develop business solutions.
Setting up your business in collaboration with the Center for Entrepreneurship. To support your business idea:

• Circular Supply Chain Management
• Innovative Economics
• Circular Finance
• Cultural awareness
• Sustainable Marketing

Structure of the minor

After this minor you will be able to:
 

• Explain the principles of a circular and innovative economy and sustainability
• Analyse current business practices and develop innovative business practices that enable circularity and sustainability
• Identify value for consumers, environment, and society
• Select and apply various product valuation method
• Contribute to the creation of a business plan that includes financing options
• Develop supply chain processes with appropriate performance
• Identify cultural differences

Students from all disciplines and fields are welcome, the prerequisite is an interest or curiosity in business innovation and the circular economy.
The minor is particularly interesting for non-international business students who want to explore the opportunities of the dutch border. Also, this minor is an excellent opportunity for students who so far have no knowledge or experience in the field of internationalisation.

Examination

Portfolio assessment