Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Circular Economy
Study programme title in Est.
Jätkusuutlik ettevõtlus ja ringmajandus
Study programme title in Engl.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Circular Economy
TalTech study programme code
MAJB24
MER study programme code
251463
Study programme version code
MAJB24/25
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Helena Rozeik
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor study
ECTS credits
180
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
6 semesters
Study programme group
Business and Administration
Broad area of study
Business, Administration and Law
Study field
Business and administration
Curriculum group
Business, administration and law not elsewhere classified
Access conditions
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of the curriculum is to prepare professionals who are able to plan,
assess and solve the challenges related to the green transition in business and industry, based on their knowledge and skills acquired within the curriculum in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship and the circular economy. The curriculum offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate program for those who want to make a significant contribution to the transition to resource-efficient and sustainable entrepreneurship. The curriculum integrates the knowledge, methods and tools necessary to achieve the goals of the green transition of companies and industries and the transition to a circular economy. Show more...
assess and solve the challenges related to the green transition in business and industry, based on their knowledge and skills acquired within the curriculum in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship and the circular economy. The curriculum offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate program for those who want to make a significant contribution to the transition to resource-efficient and sustainable entrepreneurship. The curriculum integrates the knowledge, methods and tools necessary to achieve the goals of the green transition of companies and industries and the transition to a circular economy. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
After completing the curriculum, the graduate:
- knows the basic concepts and processes of sustainable business and associates them with real economic activity;
- knows the basic principles of the circular economy and applies them to find solutions and is able to analyse the life cycles of a product/service in several layers;
- designs and critically evaluates sustainable business models taking into account the principles of responsible business and ethics;
- is able to formulate sustainability strategies taking into account environmental constraints, define and plan marketing, financial accounting, finance and supply chain activities in the context of effective business activities;
- knows green technologies and is able to plan their use in business processes;
- uses the communication and digital technologies and communication skills necessary for work and is able to independently lead change management involving interdisciplinary teams. Show more...
- knows the basic concepts and processes of sustainable business and associates them with real economic activity;
- knows the basic principles of the circular economy and applies them to find solutions and is able to analyse the life cycles of a product/service in several layers;
- designs and critically evaluates sustainable business models taking into account the principles of responsible business and ethics;
- is able to formulate sustainability strategies taking into account environmental constraints, define and plan marketing, financial accounting, finance and supply chain activities in the context of effective business activities;
- knows green technologies and is able to plan their use in business processes;
- uses the communication and digital technologies and communication skills necessary for work and is able to independently lead change management involving interdisciplinary teams. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and successfully passing the bachelor's exam according to the rules established by the Senate of TalTech.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the bachelor's exam must be passed for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the bachelor's exam must be passed for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
48.0
Core studies
69.0
Special studies
48.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation exam
9.0
Total
180.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY : Sustainable entrepreneurship and circular economy
- +MODULE: Foundational competencies 48.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- acquaint the student with the content of the chosen specialty and the structure of the curriculum;
- develop knowledge and skills that broaden horizons and provide a basis for acquiring further competencies in the field of economics, entrepreneurship and the circular economy;
- develop logical and structured thinking by creating a skill base for economic mathematical solutions and data analysis;
- introduce the basic concepts and regularities of economics to understand economic processes and the mechanisms of their action;
- provide knowledge of the basic principles of the functioning of ICT.
According to the chosen subjects, provide knowledge and skills in both Estonian and English for oral and written self-expression, including in academic style, and the use of various communication techniques for effectively managing teamwork and working in a multicultural environment. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- understands the content of the specialty and its application possibilities;
- knows the basic principles of the circular economy and its constituent elements;
- is familiar with the basic concepts of economics and the regularities of economics at both the micro and macro levels, incl. interprets macroeconomic indicators and analyses the connections and causes of simpler macroeconomic processes;
- is able to mathematically interpret economic problems, set simpler economic mathematical tasks and statistical hypotheses and solve them;
- knows the principles of operation of ICT tools and the basics of algorithmic thinking;
- has selectively strengthened his/her knowledge and skills in professional English, self-expression in Estonian, the use of presentation and communication techniques and the management of teamwork, including in a multicultural environment.
Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 36.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 12.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Sustainable Entrepreneurship 69.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- develop students' entrepreneurial knowledge and skills,
including the development and management of sustainable business models based on the principles of the circular economy, and to support the development of personality traits and attitudes that support students' entrepreneurship;
- develop knowledge and basic skills of the basic business functions by creating for the student a holistic picture of the processes of the company and their management, planning and implementation in the transition to a sustainable and circular economic model;
- develop an understanding of responsible business and sustainable accounting based on international standards and guidelines;
- provide an overview of the legal aspects of a sustainable society and the role of state and public policies in the implementation of sustainability goals;
- develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in project development and management;
- create conditions for improving the student's professional knowledge and skills through various electives in order to do better in professional work. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- describes the basic concepts and processes of sustainable entrepreneurship and the personality traits necessary for an entrepreneur,
incl. is able to assess one's suitability as an entrepreneur;
- plans and evaluates sustainable business models and is able to give examples of their application in different business environments;
- is familiar with the basic terminology, theoretical approaches and concepts of the main functions of business and is able to see the connections between them in the context of the transition to a sustainable and circular economic model;
- knows the basic principles of responsible business and is familiar with the ESG framework and principles, incl. is able to prepare ESG reporting;
- clarifies and implements legal regulations and policies related to the green deal and circular economy;
- have selectively strengthened their knowledge and skills of the basics of social entrepreneurship, environmental protection and the basic concepts of sustainable development, the foundations and solutions of digital production, the use of renewable energy sources, labour law in the digital society and the solution of risk and safety problems in the working environment. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 54.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 15.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Green Technology and Circular Economy 48.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to develop the student's:
- specialty-specific
knowledge and practical skills in the application of green technologies and circular economy model methods and tools that will help businesses and industries achieve the goals of the green transition and the transition to a circular economy model;
- skills of analysing and solving real-life problems;
- professional skills and the ability to work in his/her specialty. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- knows the methodology of life cycle assessment and is able to carry out a life cycle assessment analysis;
- is familiar with different green technologies and their fields of application and is able to analyse ecological footprint;
- is familiar with and gives practical examples of strategies and frameworks for environmentally sustainable product development;
- describes the application possibilities for recycling and recycling different bio- and mineral raw materials and their waste in the context of sustainable resource valorisation;
- uses the learned theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a real-life problem/project situation;
- knows the practice companies in his/her field. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 48.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Free study module 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)AimsThe aim of this module is to allow the students to take courses based on their personal interests.Learning outcomesThe student has improved his or her competence profile in studying the subjects,
which allow to broaden his/her horizon more deeply. Show more... - +MODULE: Final Exam 9.0 ECTS credits (Graduation exam)AimsThe aim of the bachelor's exam is to verify the professional
knowledge and analytical skills of bachelor’s graduates and consolidate theoretical models and the use of practical tools using the example of a company. Show more...Learning outcomesThe student:
- uses both Estonian and English basic terms of business and circular economy;
- explains and analyses the main business functions and processes that enable companies and industries to achieve the goals of green deal and make the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy model, incl. explains the possibilities of applying green technologies and circular economy methods and tools in this process;
- uses and interprets different data sources to substantiate his/her claims. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterMMO33009.00.50.00.00.5ESKTotal: 9.0 ECTS credits - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study