Course description
Capstone Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy
In the first three courses of the MicroMasters Program, you will learn about all the different steps in a biobased process and the economics and policy aspects you should consider before choosing a certain process. In this capstone project, you will combine the knowledge of the technological section with the economics and policies sections to develop a sustainable biobased practice. The focus is on linking the various aspects into an integral research, based on literature research and applied to a practical case.
The final product in this capstone project is a written report. From an economic perspective, you will write an advice for an audience of your choice, for example the executive board of a company, an investor or a governmental agency. You are free to choose the subjects you want to address in this advice. This means you get the opportunity to work on a case of your choice and receive feedback from experts in the field.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
The capstone project is only accessible for ID-verified MicroMasters Program learners who successfully obtained verified certificate in the, MicroMasters Program Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy, courses.
Training content
Course Overview
In module 1 you will find out more about the structure of the course, the prerequisites for participating in the capstone project and the learning outcomes.
Preparation Assignments
Module 2 of the course focusses on preparing you for the capstone project. Some additional reading material is provided to help you on your way to writing a report of professional advice. You will also write a Proposal and Draft of the final report.
Final Assignment
In this module you will work on your own case for this capstone project. Using the feedback from the course instructors on your work you will be well prepared to write your final report.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Wageningen University & Research, a partner institute of EdX.
15-20 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$299
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Find and interpret academic literature
- Develop a methodology by taking into account all disciplines discussed in this MicroMasters Program
- Apply the methodology to analyze the economic viability of a business project in a circular economy considering its technological, economic, and policy aspects
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