In the engineering and science fields, transversal training programs are essential to level knowledge and to promote interdisciplinary actions, of high relevance to apromo, also contributing to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development adopted by the United Nations.
This blended intensive program integrates the realities of different countries, namely of Portugal, Spain and Italy, with specialists in the engineering and sustainability fields to promote collaborative learning through innovative pedagogical approaches in a topic of high relevance, contributing to the integration of this field in different study cycles.
Program:
-
Circular Economy: concepts, strategies and trends;
-
Business models in key sectors and their application in the circular economy;
-
Critical analysis of case studies.
Objectives
The BIP on Circular Economy aims to promote the collaborative learning on circular economy through innovative and practical pedagogical approaches.
The teaching and pedagogical program will allow the student to:
-
Understand the concept of circular economy, main principles, actions and models;
-
Analyze the current linear models, based on practical cases, and review them in the light of the circular economy;
-
Identify opportunities for improvement in current processes and products;
-
Develop and influence new relations of production, distribution and consumption;
-
Develop transversal competences, such as problem solving, critical thinking, creativity and leadership through interdisciplinary group work.