CAS Managing Circular Economy
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Qualification:
Certificate of Advanced Studies ZHAW in Managing Circular Economy (12 ECTS)
Start:
29.09.2023
Duration:
120 lessons, more details about the implementation
Costs:
CHF 8'000.00
Comment on costs:
Last minute discount: CHF 7'200 instead of 8'000.
This price includes all services related to the program, including teaching materials and the costs incurred for the field trips (transport and meals).
Location:
ZHAW School of Management and Law / Campus St.-Georgen-Platz, 8401 Winterthur
Language of instruction:
German, English
Comment on language of instruction:
Lessons will be mostly taught in English, while some will be in German.
Oral presentation and written assignment can be made in English or German.
“The program helped me to understand better the main circular strategies and how they can be combined. I now feel well-equipped to tackle the forthcoming challenges in my job from a range of perspectives.”
Marco Wallimann, Consultant, Capra Consult AG
Objectives and content
Target audience
Would you like to reorientate yourself professionally and create value in a sustainably focused position in the future? Or do you want to position yourself as an expert for the circular economy in your company? Our CAS Managing Circular Economy is an ideal launching pad for this.
Designed for middle managers in the secondary or public sector, we teach you the benefits and limitations of the circular economy and its principles so that you can apply them in your organisation.
Objectives
After completion of the CAS in Managing Circular Economy the participants:
- will have a solid knowledge of circular economy principles
- be acquainted with international best practices from various industries
- will be able to identify risks and opportunities for the implementation of circularity in their company
- will have a basic knowledge of technologies enabling the circular economy, such as 3D-printing, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), bio-fermentation
- adept at developing business models and designing supply chains for the implementation of circularity in their company
- best equipped to discuss the opportunities and constraints of the circular economy with their Senior Management Team
“This practice-oriented program and exchanges with other participants have inspired me in the transformation to a circular economy. A toolbox is provided for conducting strategic analysis and identifying possibilities for practical implementation while considering the opportunities and risks.”
Lena Eberle, Environmental Protection, Siemens Schweiz AG
Content
The program provides fundamental knowledge of circular economy as well as the management tools and success stories of companies from different focus industries. Basic knowledge of enabling technologies such as 3D printing, IIoT (the Industrial Internet of Things), and bio-fermentation is also taught. Participants learn to develop business models and design supply chains for their companies. They will be well-equipped to discuss the opportunities and limitations of a circular economy with their senior management teams.
The CAS is composed of two modules:
Module 1: Circular Economy Fundamentals for Managers
Module 2: Applied Industrial Circular Economy
The first module provides relevant business knowledge and tools to manage circular economy; basic understanding of its enabling technologies is also taught. Critical and complex system thinking is trained.
The second module deepens the applied knowledge in three selected business activities that are required for the implementation of the circular economy. With the lecturers’ support, a roadmap (new business model, technology, supply chain) for the implementation of circularity is created.
This CAS can be taken individually or as part of the MAS:
Methodology
The CAS is characterized by methodological diversity. In addition to teaching conversations, presentations, exercises, case studies, work on practical case studies and e-learning, great importance is given to the questions from the companies for which participants work.
More details about the implementation
Lectures / Presence lessons on Fridays and Saturdays 08:45 - 17:00 h (exceptions possible).
The two field visits will take place on Fridays 08:00 – 17:00.
“The program gave me an excellent insight into the circular economy. The knowledge I acquired helped me identify untapped potential in my daily work and develop new ideas for improvement.”
Michael Würsch, Project Manager, Axpo Power AG
Enquiries and contact
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Head of Program:
Marc Schmid
+41 58 934 62 82
E-Mail -
Program Manager:
Dr. Grégoire Meylan
+41 58 934 42 43
E-Mail -
Administration:
Dominique Scherz
+41 58 934 70 93
E-Mail
Provider
- International Management Institute
- Department International Business
Instructors
Jörg Agarico, Professor, Centre for Product and Process Development, ZHAW School of Engineering
Albena Björck, Senior Lecturer, ZHAW School of Management and Law
Raimund Erdmann, CEO Erdmann Design AG
Pia Furchheim, Senior Lecturer, Behavioral Marketing, Institute of Marketing Management, ZHAW School of Management and Law
Melanie Haupt, Senior Research and Lecturer, ETH Zurich and Project Leader, REDILO GmbH
Josef Känzig, Head, Consumption and Products Section, Federal Office for the Environment FOEN
Nadja Lavanga, Senior Consultant Intep – Integrale Planung GmbH
Irene Martinetti, Manager, Circular Economy, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Jürg Meierhofer, Senior Lecturer, Smart Service Engineering, ZHAW School of Engineering
Frédéric Meylan, Project manager, International Affairs, EPFL Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne
Dr. Grégoire Meylan, Research Associate, Center for International Industrial Solutions, ZHAW School of Management and Law
Sabine Oberhuber-Rau, Senior Consultant, Co-Founder, Turntoo B.V., and co-author of “Material Matters”
Maike Scherrer, Professor, Institute of Sustainable Development, ZHAW School of Engineering
Marc Schmid, Senior Lecturer, Center for International Industrial Solutions, ZHAW School of Management and Law
Andreas Schönborn, Head, Ecological Engineering Group, ZHAW Life Sciences and Facility Management
Nicolas Schmidt, Research Associate, Federal Office for the Environment
Application
Admission requirements
Applicants need to be graduates of universities or universities of applied sciences and have at least five years of professional experience.
Persons who do not have any of the above qualifications, but who have sufficient professional experience and additional qualifications, can be admitted "sur dossier".
Information for applicants
Registrations receive consideration in the order they were received.
In addition to your electronic registration, please send the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of work certificates
- Copies of training and continuing education certificates
- Letter of motivation (either per separate e-mail or as a comment in the form itself)
General terms and conditions
| Start | Application deadline | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| 29.09.2023 | 15.09.2023 | Application |