The circular economy is the future, focusing on reusing and maintaining products at their highest value. The best part is that this approach does not just benefit the economy, but also the environment and society. In this minor, you'll dive into real-world projects with companies, participate in hands-on workshops, and learn the art of effective networking.

You'll work on a group project 2-3 days per week with support from a coach and the client organisation. After an initial orientation phase, you'll present your project proposal in week 5 and then work on implementing it. You'll also build a solid theoretical foundation with workshops in areas like research methods, systems thinking, sustainable business modelling, impact assessment and tools for the circular economy. In the second block, you'll deepen your knowledge on a circular topic of your choice and share your findings in a format of your own choosing, be that e-book, podcast, or something else entirely. Throughout the minor, you keep track of your progress so you can share what you have learned during an interview at the end.

 

By the end of the minor, you'll: 

• Have a thorough understanding of the circular economy.
• Be able to share your knowledge on various platforms.
• Possess strong research skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills for circular projects.
• Evaluate circular solutions from financial, environmental, and social perspectives.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Develop a network of circular-minded individuals.

The minor is open to all students meeting the minor entrance requirements of the university. We encourage students from other domains to participate: the transition to a circular economy is a multidisciplinary effort.

-Reference manager ENDNOTE – free licence available via the library of RUAS. -SPSS – purchase at Surfnet (www.surfspot.org) for Euro 10, using your HR registration details -LCA tool – CCALC2 http:www.ccalc.org.uk/ccalc2.php (For Windows only) -Agent Based Modelling - Wilensky, U. (1999). Netlogo. Evanston, IL: Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling, Northwestern University. Retrieved from http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/.

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There are two assessments in this minor, both of which are worth 15 ECs: Future-focused Business Innovator Project o Report 90% o Final client presentation 10% The weighted average needs to be 5.5; no assessment may be lower than 4.0. Professional Development o Professional Development Portfolio (25%) o Final Interview (75%) The portfolio contains the learning journey of the student, with reflections and evidence that serve as input for the final interview, where the learning journey is discussed in detail.

Are you a student from another educational institution and you want to take a minor at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you can apply in 2 steps as follows:

1) Register for the minor of your choice via the blue button Enroll. You can find this button at the top right of the minor's page.
Download and fill in the learning agreement
Submit this learning agreement to the Exam Board of your study programme.
Once the Board of Examiners has given its approval, please register for the minor in step 2 no later than 23-05-2025

2) After approval, register in OSIRIS Aanmelding of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences via the link below (create an account first). https://osiris.hr.nl/osiris_aanmeld_hrprd/WelkomPagina.do?proces=KOM2509&opleiding=MINOR-RBS-VT+00

Part of the registration process is to upload the following documents:
- The learning agreement signed by you and by your institution;
- A scan or photo of your passport or ID card;
You will receive a message from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences whether your application has been positively assessed or not.

In OSIRIS Aanmelding, you must also upload the Evidence Paid Tuition Fee (BBC) for the academic year in which you want to follow the minor. You can request the BBC from your institution after you have signed or issued an authorization for the payment of the tuition fees for the academic year in which you want to take the minor.

You will receive a message from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences when your application has been approved.

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