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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach programme by edX is an advanced course rooted in business and management. Learners study the circular economy and adapt to the transition. The course focuses on the rebirth and recycling of materials to develop a sustainable economy.

Circular Economy by edX is a six-week MOOC sandwiched with two MicroMasters in business, economics, policies, and operations. It takes a system approach by considering different stakeholders’ incentive structures, perspectives, and influences on circular alternatives. Students propose solutions that will be tested on the application and emergence in the economy. The language of instruction is in English.

EdX’s Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach course is taught and offered by Wageningen University and Research. Topics of agent-based modelling, life cycle assessment, socio-technical challenges, and environmental benefits of circular products are discussed. Students can learn with the video recordings provided and at their convenience. Applicants can additionally pay a fee and gain a verified certificate. The self-paced programme can be taken in two different modes; verified and audit tracks. In the free audit track, the learners will have access to the course only for a limited duration.

The Highlights

MOOC programme
An advanced course in Business & Management
Well-researched syllabus
A verified certificate
Self-paced
Video transcripts
Six-week course
Video-based lectures
Case studies
Learning modules

Programme Offerings

Advanced programme
MOOC
Verified Course Completion Certificate
Recorded lectures
Solution assessments
Video transcripts
Expert curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 12407	yes	Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen

EdX’s Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach can be learned free of cost.
Students can choose a verified certificate at Rs. 12,407 .
Corporate learning packages are available for business enterprises.

Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach fee structure

Course	Fee
Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach	Free
Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach (with certificate)	Rs. 12,407

Eligibility Criteria

Those aiming to optimally study and finish the entire MicroMasters Programme in Circular Economy require a bachelor's degree in any social sciences field like economics or business. However, edX does not have an official entry-level requirement for this programme.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Economics

Learner of EdX’s Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach will understand and develop on the below-mentioned topics:

Concept of Circular Economy
Differences between circular and linear systems
Complex circular systems analysis
Systems thinking approach and performances
Life Cycle Assessment
Agent-Based modelling
Formulate improvements for a circular design transition
Applications of complexity aspects

Admission Details

Step 1: Visit the official edX course page of Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach online programme here: https://www.edx.org/course/circular-economy-an-interdisciplinary-approach and familiarise with the course offerings.

Step 2: After reading the description, click on the ‘Enroll’ option available at the top of the course page.

Step 3: You will be redirected to edX’s registration page. You can either sign in to your existing edX account or create a new one with your social media account. If not, you can use your mail address.

Step 4: You can now log in to your account and start learning from the course material available.

Application Details

Interested candidates for edX’s Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach course can register with edX and begin learning. Application forms are not necessary.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: At what level is the course set at?

The Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach course is set at an advanced level of Business and Management study of Circular Economy.

2: What are the aspects covered by the course syllabus?

Economic, social, technical, supply chains, environmental, and managerial aspects of the Circular economy are covered through this course.

3: Are there any prerequisites to be met before continuing onto the MicroMasters programme?

To continue learning from the MicroMasters programme, candidates require a bachelor’s degree in any social science subject such as business or economics.

4: Where do the instructors of the course primarily teach at?

Lecturers of The Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach programme by edX belong to the Wageningen University and Research and the Hague University of Applied Sciences.

5: How many hours of learning does the course require?

The course requires about 16-24 hours of learning per week to complete the programme in six weeks optimally.