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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 candidates who find themselves responsible for the procedures of implementation and transition of products and services that are biobased are the best suited to Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy Course. Interested candidates of the Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy certification will be learning a range of topics starting right from research and development and stretching to other areas including retailing, application, processing, and final demand. In addition to this, learners will also discover the reasons why chains, rents, and the distribution of these attributes are affected by policies. Some of the concepts that will be explained include cultivating, and marketing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the benefits and costs of developing.

The students will be expected to do a rigorous study in the subject of energy and earth sciences for 4 weeks, putting in efforts of a minimum of 12 to 20 hours per week along with the Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy training. The faculty members will make sure that the candidates receive any help that they ask for regarding the course. The self-paced course has two various modes to join the course, verified and audit. The free audit course gives only a limited duration of access to the course.

The Highlights

Course by Wageningen University
English language
Intermediate level course
Certification by edX
Duration of 4 weeks
Video transcript language English
Self-paced programme
Helpful course handouts
The study required 12-20 hours/week

Programme Offerings

Essay assignments
Module exams
video lectures
Online Classroom
Downloadable transcripts

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 15737	yes	Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen

The course is presented to the learners free of charge.
The candidates need to deposit Rs. ₹15,737 like Economics and Policies in Biobased Economy fees.

Fee Category	Amount in Rs.
Base Fee	Nil
Certificate Fee	₹15,737

Eligibility Criteria

Education

While applying for Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy certification course, a bachelor’s degree in social sciences (recommended in business or economics) is expected out of a candidate, however, this is not necessary.

Certification Qualifying Details

The candidates will be getting a certificate of completion after successfully completing Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy program provided that their course is verified, and they maintain a percentage of 60%.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Economics

Following are some of the many learning outcomes that the candidates will be equipped with after the completion of the Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy online course:

They will be able to explain the policies and issues of economic importance that affect the biobased community at the international level
They will understand the circular bioeconomy and identify its driving factors
Candidates will be developing a bioeconomic outlook to study the circular bioeconomy and its development
They will gain the expertise needed to convert biological resources into biobased products
They will be gaining the confidence to make managerial decisions and contribute to policy development
They will learn the affecting factors of value chains and rents
They will gain exposure to real-world problems with the help of a capstone project
They will know the economic importance of circular bioeconomy

Who it is for

The following people can benefit from Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy course:

Those students who are studying energy and earth sciences as their majors and want a deeper understanding of the subject
Candidates who want to work towards the conservation of the bio ecosystem
Candidates who require this course as a part of the educational requirement to continue for higher studies

Admission Details

The Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy online course comprises a set of the directive and straightforward steps as a part of enrolment. These steps are:

Step 1: Follow the link below for visiting Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy Course home page https://www.edx.org/course/economics-and-policies-in-a-biobased-economy

Step 2: Click on the button that says enrol now.

Step 3: The enrol now button will be taking you to the page requiring your login information. Fill in with your credentials or choose the account which you use to login usually.

Step 4: You will have audited the course after logging in. For additional benefits like certification, a fee has to be paid for course up-gradation.

The Syllabus

Economic importance
The circular bioeconomy and policies

Precaution approach and sustainable development
Cost-benefit analysis and real options approach
Irreversibility and the precautionary approach

Macroeconomic modeling tools
Impacts on policy aims

Integrating economic and policies

Instructors

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

1: Who are the instructors of this course?

The following are the instructors allotted from Wageningen University and Research:

-Justus Wesseler

Professor, Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy Group

Wageningen University & Research

-Dusan Drabik

Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy Group

Wageningen University & Research

-Hans van Meiji

Program Manager, Food Security, and Biobased Economy Themes

Wageningen University & Research

2: How much time do I need to spend on Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy online course?

The candidates need to spend a total of 8 hours (12-20 hours weekly) for this course and completion of Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy syllabus.

3: Is there an order to watch Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy course videos?

No, the candidates can watch the videos in an order that they find themselves the most comfortable in and progress in the same.

4: What are the types of assignments in Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy certification?

There are mainly three types of assignments which are ungraded assignments, ongoing assignments, and module exams.

5: What if I am having trouble with the assignment?

The candidates can post their problems in the discussions forum and discuss them with their peers, or they can directly reach the faculty by emailing them.

6: What is the meaning of auditing Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy certification?

The idea of auditing the course means that the candidates will only be able to view the course contents and go for ungraded assignments.

7: What are the recommended browsers?

Recommended browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet explorer.

8: Can I speak to the teachers directly?

No, direct communication cannot be done. Candidates have to make use of the discussion forums for their queries.