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Course syllabus - Design of Products for Circular Business Models
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
PPU456
Valid from
Spring semester 2022
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Product and Process Development
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2020-12-15
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Products that last : product design for circular business models
Amsterdam, The Netherlands : BIS Publishers, [2019] - 128 pages
ISBN: 9789063695224 LIBRIS-ID: 3f3wlz6f1dcjtdkh
Articles
Product design and business model strategies for a circular economy
Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering. Vol. 33, 2016
A literature and practice review to develop sustainable business model archetypes
Journal of Cleaner Production. Vol. 65, 2014
Mapping a circular business opportunity in electric vehicle battery value chain: A multi-stakeholder framework to create a win-win-win situation
In the review process, 2021
A Review and Typology of Circular Economy Business Model Patterns
Journal of Industrial Ecology, Vol. 23, No.1, 2018
Circular business model implementation: A capability development case study from the manufacturing industry
Business Strategy and the Environment. Vol. 30, 2021
The Role of Product Design in Creating Circular Business Models: A Case Study on the Lease and Refurbishment of Baby Strollers
Sustainability, Vol. 10, 2415, 2018
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Other Materials
Article list is preliminary. Updated list will be provided during the course introduction
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Objectives
The aim of the course is for students to develop knowledge that is necessary for planning, designing and implementing circular business models. The course also aims to provide students the conditions for a successful introduction of circular business models within an organization and its ecosystem.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student shall be able to:
1. Describe the concept of circular business models and its role and contribution to society, companies and people.
2. Explain the characteristics and differences of different types of business models.
3. Analyze the consequences of designing and implementing circular business models within an organization and its ecosystem
4. Analyze and explain the effect of circular business models on product and production development and its related activities.
5. Plan, design and motivate a circular business model that is suitable for a given problem.
6. Analyze and explain the role of digitalisation to enable circular business models.
Course content
* Circular economy
* Types of business models
* Product-Service Systems and Servitization
* Circular business models
* Value creation in circular economy
* Industrial ecosystem
* UN Sustainable goals
* Strategies for implementing circular business models
* Digitalization and Industry 4.0
Specific requirements
75 credits within product and process development or innovation technology. In addition, Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.
Examination
Written assignment (INL1), 1,5 credits, examines learning outcomes 1 - 3, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5
Project (PRO1), 4 credits, examines learning outcomes 4 - 6, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5
Seminar (SEM1), 2 credits, examines learning outcomes 5 and 6, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail