Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The participants are able to assess and analyze how the global megatrends affect decision making in complex circular economy actions whether they are investments, developing cooperation or administrative developments. The participants are able to analytically implement the often contradictory information on the effects of megatrends in specific local demanding decision making cases. They understand the need for using information produced by many different sources and the need for producing information in participatory processes.

Content (course unit)

Expert introductions into primary megatrends, complexity and global thinking followed by working on simulations and case studies on local level.
Trends, scenarios

Location and time

The course will be started with a introductory lecture (TBA) and the following meetings (face-to-face, Teams) will be agreed separately. The course dates and teaching locations will be found from the Lukkarikone (https://lukkarit.tamk.fi/).

Exam schedules

No exam, the assessment is based on assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, individual assignments, reading materials and group work.

Learning materials

Teaching materials available via Moodle, much of the materials can be found freely from internet. Students are encouraged to find new and alternative materials by themselves and to share them with the course participants.

Student workload

Teaching and presenting group works ~10 hours, individual and group work ~125 hours. Total 135 hours (27 h/ECTS).

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways of completing the course.