Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Business en Recht
Circular economy_SCM41459/3519/2526/1/48
Study guide

Circular economy_SCM

41459/3519/2526/1/48
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Business Management, programme stage 2
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Green logistics within Supply Chain Management
  • Microcredential Business & Recht (Insurance, Social Law or Sustainable Business)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Van Riel Karolien
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 73,00 hours

Prerequisites

to be taken together with Sustainable business in logistics OR previously registered for Sustainable business in logistics.

Learning outcomes (list)

You understand the concept of circular economy.
You have an understanding of the new business models on circular economy.
You understand the product development cycle and recognize sustainable alternatives.
You actively seek sustainable improvements throughout the supply chain to optimize reusability.
You understand how digitization can be used to support sustainable manufacturing.
You understand the concepts and processes around service delivery, reuse and recycling.

Study material (list)

Sustainable Business Management (2nd edition)Mandatory€ 38,50
  • Author: Karolien Van Riel
Teaching material via DigitapMandatory
The Circular Economy HandbookRecommended€ 26,75
  • Author: Lacy, Peter, Long, Jessica, Spindler, Wesley

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning24,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials10,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours39,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodProject assignment70,00Werkstuk en/of presentatie
1st examination periodReflection assignment once during class weeks30,00Reflectiepaper met mondelinge toelichting
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodProject assignment70,00Werkstuk en/of presentatie
2nd examination periodReflection assignment during the examination series30,00Reflectiepaper met mondelinge toelichting