TecnoCampus Foundation
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University Business
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General information

Subject type: Optional

Coordinator: Vladimir Bellavista Parent

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Sonia Llorens Cervera
Ariadna Montserrat Benet Mònico 
Màrian Buil Fabregà 

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 4

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Catalan

L'optativa s'impartirà en català, però hi pot haver documents en castellà i anglès.

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Basic skills

  • B3_Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study), to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues

  • B4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

Specific skills

  • EIS4_Ability to identify and analyze problems and design, develop, implement, verify and document software solutions based on adequate knowledge of current theories, models and techniques

Transversal competences

  • T2_That students have the ability to work as members of an interdisciplinary team either as one more member, or performing management tasks in order to contribute to developing projects with pragmatism and a sense of responsibility, making commitments taking into account the available resources

Presentation of the subject

This elective course introduces students to the principles and applications of the Circular Economy, combining a solid theoretical foundation with practical activities and the participation of experts and professionals in the sector. The aim is to provide students with tools and strategies that they can incorporate into their professional and academic future.

The course is structured in two complementary parts:

  • Conceptual framework: initial sessions dedicated to understanding the foundations of sustainability and the circular economy, as well as their implications in the economic, social and environmental spheres.
  • Practical application: presentations and workshops aimed at analyzing real cases, discussing experiences and developing skills to design circular solutions.

In a transversal way, students will carry out a applied project, tutored, which will allow them to put into practice the knowledge acquired and connect it with their academic or professional itinerary. In addition, the subject offers guidelines and resources to integrate the circular vision into the Final Degree Projects (TFG), with the possibility of opting for the Tecnocampus Circular TFG Awards.

Contents

Topic 1: Unsustainable future: starting context and motivators of change

Topic 2. Business resilience: sustainability and circular economy

Topic 3: Business resilience: Eco-design, the design of sustainable and circular products

Topic 4: Empowering change: Measure and communicate

Topic 5: Circular Economy applied to different business sectors

Topic 6: Empowering change: Innovation and new business models for circularity

Activities and evaluation system

 

Class attendance (10%)

With a minimum of 80% attendance required to be evaluated for the assignment.

 

Individual exam (40%)

Multiple-choice exam without notes that will allow the theoretical knowledge obtained by students to be evaluated.

 

Final work (50%)

 During the second part of the course, the final project will be carried out in groups, which will have to be defended at the end of the subject.

 

It should be noted that any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.