Overview
What you will learn
After passing the Circular Economy for Materials Processing course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the student should be able to:
- Explain how properties of different processes and different materials contribute to a circular economy. For higher grades it is necessary to demonstrate the ability to question and analyze the constraints and challenges in the connection between different processes, materials and circular economics.
- Holistically analyze how changes in processes and / or materials composition affect sustainability goals and the conditions for a circular economy. A holistic perspective includes technical, organizational as well as society's perspective. For higher grades, the student is required to adapt the holistic analysis to the context of the problem.
- Demonstrate the ability to independently solve problems, as well as the ability to present the solution orally and in writing.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on 6 different themes:- Sustainable business and conditions for a circular economy
- Materials and available resources (metals, ceramics, minerals, polymers and organic materials)
- Natural raw materials
- Exploration and environmental impact (metals and minerals)
- Mining and environmental impact (metals and minerals)
- Processing and recycling of materials (all materials)
- Design, manufacture and use in a circular economy (all materials)
- Recycling and reuse (polymers, ceramics, organic materials and metals)
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
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Credits
7.5 credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
Disciplines
Materials ScienceWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- At least 150 credits in technology.