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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 |
|---|---|---|
| USD 149 | yes | Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen |
Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach fee structure :
Course | Fee |
| Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Audit) | Nil |
| Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach (with certificate) | $ 149 |
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
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/learn/circular-economy/wageningen-university-research-circular-economy-an-interdisciplinary-approach.
Step 2: After reading the description, click on the ‘Enrol’ 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.