Study circular economy solutions interdisciplinary
The multidisciplinary online master's degree programme in Circular Economy Solutions prepares students to address global challenges related to sustainable development and to promote societal change. Graduates will master circular economy strategies and business models.
Both Finnish and international students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Circular economy solutions need leaders and developers
Graduates of the degree programme will be able to develop and lead circular economy practices in their workplaces, taking into account resource efficiency and global sustainability challenges.
They will also know how to develop circular economy solutions that create value in ways that put less strain on the environment.
Duration and the scope of studies vary
Engineering and design students will study a total of 60 ECTS credits of master-level studies in the degree programme, and business students study 90 ECTS credits. In complementary studies, you can focus, for example, on
◆ new technologies ◆ bio-based materials and solutions, ◆ the business potential of the circular economy.
The degree programme is conducted online and as a part-time learning opportunity. The courses are mainly executed by the LAB University of Applied Sciences' fields in Technology, Business and the Institute of Design and Fine Arts, in collaboration with the schools of LUT University.
Higher education institutions in Finland charge tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA area. Be sure to check the details ontuition fees, available scholarships, and the early bird discount.
The multidisciplinary online master's degree programme in Circular Economy Solutions prepares students to address global challenges related to sustainable development and to promote societal change. Graduates will master circular economy strategies and business models. They will be able to develop and lead circular economy practices in their workplaces, taking into account resource efficiency and global sustainability challenges. They will also know how to develop circular economy solutions that create value in ways that put less strain on the environment.
The education is carried out under the guidance of experts from technology, design and business fields, and the studies include interdisciplinary teamwork. The students themselves represent diverse areas of expertise.
Applicants are required to possess at least two years of prior work experience in a related field (working full-time) and a desire to develop their professional skills in circular economy-related areas. The Circular Economy Solutions master's degree studies offer an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing expertise with your fellow students.
Both Finnish and international students are strongly encouraged to apply. Also, applicants currently in a stage of career transition can avail of this opportunity to invest in their future skillset to help them re-enter the employment sector.
Through the core competence courses offered in the programme (15 ECTS) the student is able to create circular economy solutions. The core competencies are the same for every student and amount to 15 ECTS:
circular economy for global sustainable transformation 5 ECTS
circular economy case studies and research methods 5 ECTS
sustainable processes and product development 5 ECTS
In addition, MBA students have their own 15 ECTS core competence courses in the field of circular economy and business.
As well as the core competence courses students will plan a personalised learning path through complementary competence studies (15 ECTS) for the engineering and design students and (30 ECTS) for the MBA students, in order to shape and customise their learning to better fit with the set learning objectives. In complementary studies, you can focus, for example, on new technologies, bio-based materials and solutions, and the business potential of the circular economy.
The degree programme is conducted online and as a part-time learning opportunity. The courses are mainly executed by the LAB University of Applied Sciences' fields in Technology, Business and the Institute of Design and Fine Arts, in collaboration with the schools of LUT University. Complementary studies can also be chosen from other faculties of LAB or other relevant institutions, and they offer opportunities to build on each student’s interests.
Freely elective complementary studies can be chosen from available master-level courses in LAB University of Applied Sciences, or from courses available in other institutions providing master's level courses. Each student is provided with a personal curriculum, in which formerly completed Master level courses are considered, as is relevant work experience.
The master’s degree is fully qualified and recognised in the Finnish Educational system and in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), and fulfils the requirements for positions, which require a higher-level degree.
The degree programme includes a 30-ECTS thesis. The thesis is generally carried out as a development project for the private or public sector. The thesis can also be based on RDI projects at LAB University of Applied Sciences. The goal of the thesis is to adapt theory and research results to practice, to develop professional working methods, to introduce new solutions or models and to document the development work according to scientific principles.
The thesis work is an opportunity for students to give an individual profile of their studies.
We offer you excellent opportunities to gain valuable international expertise and language skills for your future career. Future workplaces and positions require multicultural skills, language skills and international understanding. Learning takes place in an international, multicultural environment, as our degree students come from all over the world.
Go international!
You can complete part of your studies at our partner institutions in different countries around the world, or do your practical training abroad. Every year, we welcome a large number of students from different countries, so the programme is genuinely international.
Your studies will be closely connected with the development of working-life practices, together with businesses and work communities. Multidisciplinary working-life projects and different learning environments, such as student cooperatives, will strengthen your connections with authentic working-life interaction throughout the programme.
At LAB University of Applied Sciences, our goal is to renew working life and ways of working. Together with our partners, we test new innovations and ways of doing things.
We focus on supporting responsible, regenerative growth through intangible value creation, multipurpose materials, and human well-being.
Graduates will master circular economy strategies and business models. They will be able to develop and lead circular economy practices in their workplaces, taking into account resource efficiency and global sustainability challenges. They will also know how to develop circular economy solutions that create value in ways that put less strain on the environment.
