The Master's Degree aims to train experts who: 1) are aware of the complexity of the management of material and energy flows and 2) are equipped with the skills to implement the principles of the Circular Economy in companies and public and private institutions from a multidisciplinary perspective. It should be noted that in the near future it will be necessary to have experts with extensive training in the Circular Economy who are able to identify the full complexity of the problem and currently this multidisciplinary training is not provided in any of the access degrees or in any of the Masters that are being taught in the 3 universities involved.
Master's Degree in Circular Economy
Duration:
2 academic years
ECTS Number: 90
Seats number: 10
Dean or center director:
XOAN RAMON DOLDAN GARCIA
xoan.doldan [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Maria Angeles Pereira Sanchez
angeles.pereira [at] usc.es
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician
Coordinator university:
University of Vigo
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
University of A Coruña
University of Vigo
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
15/07/2024
BOE publication date:
29/11/2024
Last accreditation date:
28/01/2019
Duration:
2 academic years
ECTS Number: 90
Seats number: 10
Dean or center director:
XOAN RAMON DOLDAN GARCIA
xoan.doldan [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Maria Angeles Pereira Sanchez
angeles.pereira [at] usc.es
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician
Coordinator university:
University of Vigo
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
University of A Coruña
University of Vigo
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
15/07/2024
BOE publication date:
29/11/2024
Last accreditation date:
28/01/2019
Compulsory Training: 60
Optional Subjects: 0
Compulsory Internship 12
Master’s Dissertation 18
Total ECTS: 90
El programa de Máster se estructura en torno a tres cuatrimestres de 30 ECTS cada uno. Los dos primeros estarán dedicados a la impartición de los conocimientos incluidos en las asignaturas obligatorias las cuales, a su vez, estarán estructuradas en 5 módulos.
El tercer cuatrimestre (2º curso) estará constituido por un único módulo, destinado a las Prácticas Externas (12 ECTS) y al Trabajo Fin de Máster (18 ECTS).
No data available for the selected academic year.
This master’s degree is aimed at a wide range of graduates and professionals from the macro areas of Social and Legal Sciences, Sciences and Engineering and Architecture, with an interest in specialising in the field of circular economy.
Compulsory Training: 60
Optional Subjects: 0
Compulsory Internship 12
Master’s Dissertation 18
Total ECTS: 90
Las Universidades participantes disponen de servicios de apoyo y orientación al estudiantado, dirigidos a facilitar la incorporación de nuevo ingreso a la universidad, y a prestar ayuda a lo largo del proceso de formación y aprendizaje.
Access
Os requisitos xerais de acceso ás titulacións de máster universitario son os recollidos no artigo 18 do Real decreto 822/2021, do 28 de setembro, polo que se establece a organización das ensinanzas universitarias e do procedemento de aseguramento da súa calidade. Máis información no seguinte enlace:
https://www.usc.gal/gl/institucional/goberno/area/normativa/alumnado
Admission
The admission and enrolment procedure for master’s degrees at UVIGO, UDC and USC is described in the Academic Management Regulations, which are approved annually. The Inter-University Academic Committee is responsible for admission.
Admission criteria will be based on the following aspects:
- Academic record: 70%. The scale will be based on the average mark of the academic record.
- Other merits related to the field of circular economy: 30%, distributed as follows:
o Contextualised professional experience in the field of circular economy: 10%, considering seniority and the level of the position, supported by reference letters or certifications from professional and business managers.
o Complementary training: 20%, of which: 10% for University Degree or Master’s Degrees, additional to those giving access to the programme, directly related to the Degree; 5% for non-official Degrees directly related to the Degree; and 5% for Languages, particularly English (minimum level MECER B2).
The academic record will have a maximum weight of 70% of the total, and the other merits will have a maximum weight of 30% (including a personal interview if considered relevant). The specific criteria for each academic year will be established and published prior to the start of the pre-enrolment and enrolment periods.
Information on admission and enrolment for university master’s degrees can be found on the websites of the three participating universities:
UVIGO: https://www.uvigo.gal/es/estudiar/gestiones-estudiantes/matriculate/mat…
UDC: https://www.udc.es/es/matricula/
USC: https://www.usc.gal/es/admision/master
Specific admisiion requirements:
Those wishing to be admitted to this degree must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification. This master’s degree is aimed at a wide variety of graduates and professionals from the macro areas of Social and Legal Sciences, Sciences and Engineering and Architecture, with an interest in specialising in the area of circular economy.
Students coming from countries with a language other than Galician, Spanish or Portuguese must accredit a level of Galician (Celga II) or Spanish (B2 or C1).
- To develop skills and knowledge to lead and drive the transition from the linear model to the circular economy model within organisations and companies.
- To identify specific areas of action within the multi-R approach (redesign, remanufacture, repair, redistribute, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover) and to develop sustainable technical solutions in these fields.
- To apply the fundamentals of ecodesign in the design of products and services.
- To define strategies for the reduction and management of organisational waste and to implement material and waste treatment and recovery techniques.
- To design and implement new circular and collaborative business models, orienting them towards climate neutrality, including the knowledge necessary to develop a business plan.
- To apply current environmental legislation on sustainability and associated economic policies in professional practice.
- To understand the basic causes of current pollution-related problems.
- To understand recent scientific and technological advances that help mitigate these problems.
- To promote the use of clean technologies and renewable energy sources, as well as the development of efficient water and energy management strategies.
- To promote and disseminate the principles, foundations, and benefits of the circular economy, as well as the organisation’s commitment to this new paradigm and to the social economy.
- To use information and communication technologies (ICT) and emerging technologies to implement and optimise circular economy models.
- To become familiar with various tools for designing policy strategies that support economic and social circularity.
COM01 – To lead and drive the transition from the linear model to the circular economy model within organisations and companies. To design projects and solutions, identifying emerging challenges, and applying them to the social needs of the economic and social environment.
COM02 – To generate specific actions in the field of the multi-R approach (redesign, remanufacture, repair, redistribute, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover energy) and to develop sustainable technical solutions. To make informed decisions, assessing their ethical consequences, impact, and associated professional responsibility.
COM03 – To integrate the fundamentals of ecodesign into the design of products and services.
COM04 – To formulate strategies for the reduction and management of surplus materials within organisations and to implement treatment and recovery techniques.
COM05 – To design and implement new circular and collaborative business models oriented towards climate neutrality. To plan and coordinate tasks within interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams to enhance collaborative work efficiency.
COM06 – To review and integrate current environmental legislation on sustainability and related economic policies into professional practice.
COM07 – To propose and promote the use of clean technologies and renewable energy sources, as well as the development of efficient water and energy management strategies.
COM08 – To promote and disseminate the principles, foundations, and benefits of the circular economy, as well as the organisation’s commitment to this new paradigm and to the social economy.
COM09 – To adapt flexibly to new digital contexts and to integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) and emerging technologies to implement and optimise circular economy models. To foster continuous learning.
AS01 – To apply the concepts, tools, and methodologies needed to address the challenges of the transition from the linear to the circular economy model, both now and in the future. To debate and argue constructively the solutions to these challenges.
AS02 – To build innovative business models capable of leading and promoting the transition from the linear model to the circular economy model within organisations and companies, including the development of a sustainable business idea, entrepreneurship, business planning, and the presentation and defence of the business plan before stakeholders. To produce written texts at different technical levels, ensuring accessibility and understanding for the intended audiences.
AS03 – To use appropriate communication strategies to convey conclusions, as well as the knowledge and underlying rationale supporting them, clearly and unambiguously to both specialised and non-specialised audiences.
AS04 – To implement medium- and long-term strategies that enable the evolution of the production model towards sustainability, taking into account the current legislative framework, as well as European policies and their derived regulatory developments.
AS05 – To use information and communication technology (ICT)-based tools for environmental assessment, in order to evaluate and compare waste valorisation alternatives and residual streams, select the most sustainable technology from a holistic perspective, and support the decision-making process.
AS06 – To develop knowledge that enables students to face the complexity of making judgements based on incomplete or limited information, incorporating reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities arising from the judgements made.
K01 – To describe the principles, concepts, and dimensions of the circular economy within diverse organisations, whether public or private, commercial or social enterprises, NGOs, or other types of organisations promoting sustainable production and consumption models.
K02 – To identify the advantages and challenges involved in transitioning from a linear to a circular economy, as well as its contribution to sustainable development in environmental, economic, political, and social terms, by assessing the associated challenges, barriers, and opportunities.
K03 – To understand current and future environmental and resource-related problems, emphasising the connection between these problems and the main resource usage habits and systems of industrial societies as their primary cause.
K04 – To be familiar with new scientific and technological advances that can mitigate the major problems associated with pollution, including climate change.
K05 – To list the environmental, economic, and social challenges involved in moving from a linear framework to a circular framework.
K06 – To identify and describe the different components of the value chain, as well as the main stakeholders involved in decision-making at various levels, thereby adopting the necessary systemic perspective.
K07 – To identify and describe different techniques for managing surplus materials (e.g., waste, by-products), with a particular focus on transformation and valorisation techniques. To define waste management strategies based on environmental protection and business efficiency.
K08 – To recognise the applicable legal framework and the environmental management standards supporting it (such as the ISO 14000 and ISO 26000 families) as well as the roadmap set out by the United Nations through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
K09 – To recognise the main environmental assessment standards, tools, and methods, including environmental impact assessments and life-cycle thinking-based tools.
K10 – To recognise eco-control methods that enable the analysis of ecological opportunities and risks, such as eco-balances, material flow analysis, and environmental accounting.
K11 – To identify and describe the role of energy in society, the use and supply of energy, and the social and environmental impacts of conventional energy. To evaluate energy efficiency and design the transition towards low-impact energy sources (renewable energies, hydrogen) and clean technologies.
K12 – To recognise concepts related to innovation management, innovation systems, eco-innovation, open and sustainable innovation, and the multi-level perspective, and their contribution to sustainable development of innovative products/processes/services.
K13 – To identify information and communication technologies (ICTs) that can enhance circular economy systems.
K14 – To recognise the real potential for circularity.
K15 – To identify strategic business opportunities that provide benefits to society and the environment while generating profitability for companies based on the challenges posed by the transition towards sustainable production models.
Mobility
All information regarding incoming and outgoing student mobility can be found in the following links:
UVIGO: https://www.uvigo.gal/es/estudiar/movilidad
UDC: https://www.udc.es/es/ori
USC: https://www.usc.gal/es/admision/movilidad
Internships
With regard to the conditions for carrying out the work placement, the provisions of the regulations of the Galician University System will be taken into account. During his stay, the student will be integrated into the organisation of the company and will coordinate with the other members of the work team to which he is assigned. The student will have a company tutor who will guide and supervise him/her in the specific tasks to be developed within the company and an academic tutor who, together with the company tutor, will define the general framework of the student’s activity. The Inter-University Academic Committee will draw up guidelines concerning (i) the procedure for offering and disseminating placements, (ii) the criteria for assigning placements to students, (iii) the criteria for assigning academic tutors, (iv) the assessment and grading procedures and rubrics.
The Master’s Dissertation will consist of developing an original work individually and presenting and defending it before a university tribunal. Identify the social, legal, security, environmental, environmental, economic and technological restrictions in the problem to be solved or project. Reflect, where appropriate, on the social or ethical responsibility linked to the development of the dissertation. Communicate accurately and unambiguously, both in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, arguments, results, ideas and conclusions to specialised and non-specialised audiences in the field of circular economy. Integrate knowledge, procedural methodologies and previously acquired skills to solve a problem related to the field of circular economy in its broadest conception.
No information available at this time.
Compulsory Training: 60
Optional Subjects: 0
Compulsory Internship 12
Master’s Dissertation 18
Total ECTS: 90
El programa de Máster se estructura en torno a tres cuatrimestres de 30 ECTS cada uno. Los dos primeros estarán dedicados a la impartición de los conocimientos incluidos en las asignaturas obligatorias las cuales, a su vez, estarán estructuradas en 5 módulos.
El tercer cuatrimestre (2º curso) estará constituido por un único módulo, destinado a las Prácticas Externas (12 ECTS) y al Trabajo Fin de Máster (18 ECTS).
No data available for the selected academic year.
This master’s degree is aimed at a wide range of graduates and professionals from the macro areas of Social and Legal Sciences, Sciences and Engineering and Architecture, with an interest in specialising in the field of circular economy.
Compulsory Training: 60
Optional Subjects: 0
Compulsory Internship 12
Master’s Dissertation 18
Total ECTS: 90
Las Universidades participantes disponen de servicios de apoyo y orientación al estudiantado, dirigidos a facilitar la incorporación de nuevo ingreso a la universidad, y a prestar ayuda a lo largo del proceso de formación y aprendizaje.
Access
Os requisitos xerais de acceso ás titulacións de máster universitario son os recollidos no artigo 18 do Real decreto 822/2021, do 28 de setembro, polo que se establece a organización das ensinanzas universitarias e do procedemento de aseguramento da súa calidade. Máis información no seguinte enlace:
https://www.usc.gal/gl/institucional/goberno/area/normativa/alumnado
Admission
The admission and enrolment procedure for master’s degrees at UVIGO, UDC and USC is described in the Academic Management Regulations, which are approved annually. The Inter-University Academic Committee is responsible for admission.
Admission criteria will be based on the following aspects:
- Academic record: 70%. The scale will be based on the average mark of the academic record.
- Other merits related to the field of circular economy: 30%, distributed as follows:
o Contextualised professional experience in the field of circular economy: 10%, considering seniority and the level of the position, supported by reference letters or certifications from professional and business managers.
o Complementary training: 20%, of which: 10% for University Degree or Master’s Degrees, additional to those giving access to the programme, directly related to the Degree; 5% for non-official Degrees directly related to the Degree; and 5% for Languages, particularly English (minimum level MECER B2).
The academic record will have a maximum weight of 70% of the total, and the other merits will have a maximum weight of 30% (including a personal interview if considered relevant). The specific criteria for each academic year will be established and published prior to the start of the pre-enrolment and enrolment periods.
Information on admission and enrolment for university master’s degrees can be found on the websites of the three participating universities:
UVIGO: https://www.uvigo.gal/es/estudiar/gestiones-estudiantes/matriculate/mat…
UDC: https://www.udc.es/es/matricula/
USC: https://www.usc.gal/es/admision/master
Specific admisiion requirements:
Those wishing to be admitted to this degree must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification. This master’s degree is aimed at a wide variety of graduates and professionals from the macro areas of Social and Legal Sciences, Sciences and Engineering and Architecture, with an interest in specialising in the area of circular economy.
Students coming from countries with a language other than Galician, Spanish or Portuguese must accredit a level of Galician (Celga II) or Spanish (B2 or C1).
- To develop skills and knowledge to lead and drive the transition from the linear model to the circular economy model within organisations and companies.
- To identify specific areas of action within the multi-R approach (redesign, remanufacture, repair, redistribute, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover) and to develop sustainable technical solutions in these fields.
- To apply the fundamentals of ecodesign in the design of products and services.
- To define strategies for the reduction and management of organisational waste and to implement material and waste treatment and recovery techniques.
- To design and implement new circular and collaborative business models, orienting them towards climate neutrality, including the knowledge necessary to develop a business plan.
- To apply current environmental legislation on sustainability and associated economic policies in professional practice.
- To understand the basic causes of current pollution-related problems.
- To understand recent scientific and technological advances that help mitigate these problems.
- To promote the use of clean technologies and renewable energy sources, as well as the development of efficient water and energy management strategies.
- To promote and disseminate the principles, foundations, and benefits of the circular economy, as well as the organisation’s commitment to this new paradigm and to the social economy.
- To use information and communication technologies (ICT) and emerging technologies to implement and optimise circular economy models.
- To become familiar with various tools for designing policy strategies that support economic and social circularity.
COM01 – To lead and drive the transition from the linear model to the circular economy model within organisations and companies. To design projects and solutions, identifying emerging challenges, and applying them to the social needs of the economic and social environment.
COM02 – To generate specific actions in the field of the multi-R approach (redesign, remanufacture, repair, redistribute, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover energy) and to develop sustainable technical solutions. To make informed decisions, assessing their ethical consequences, impact, and associated professional responsibility.
COM03 – To integrate the fundamentals of ecodesign into the design of products and services.
COM04 – To formulate strategies for the reduction and management of surplus materials within organisations and to implement treatment and recovery techniques.
COM05 – To design and implement new circular and collaborative business models oriented towards climate neutrality. To plan and coordinate tasks within interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams to enhance collaborative work efficiency.
COM06 – To review and integrate current environmental legislation on sustainability and related economic policies into professional practice.
COM07 – To propose and promote the use of clean technologies and renewable energy sources, as well as the development of efficient water and energy management strategies.
COM08 – To promote and disseminate the principles, foundations, and benefits of the circular economy, as well as the organisation’s commitment to this new paradigm and to the social economy.
COM09 – To adapt flexibly to new digital contexts and to integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) and emerging technologies to implement and optimise circular economy models. To foster continuous learning.
AS01 – To apply the concepts, tools, and methodologies needed to address the challenges of the transition from the linear to the circular economy model, both now and in the future. To debate and argue constructively the solutions to these challenges.
AS02 – To build innovative business models capable of leading and promoting the transition from the linear model to the circular economy model within organisations and companies, including the development of a sustainable business idea, entrepreneurship, business planning, and the presentation and defence of the business plan before stakeholders. To produce written texts at different technical levels, ensuring accessibility and understanding for the intended audiences.
AS03 – To use appropriate communication strategies to convey conclusions, as well as the knowledge and underlying rationale supporting them, clearly and unambiguously to both specialised and non-specialised audiences.
AS04 – To implement medium- and long-term strategies that enable the evolution of the production model towards sustainability, taking into account the current legislative framework, as well as European policies and their derived regulatory developments.
AS05 – To use information and communication technology (ICT)-based tools for environmental assessment, in order to evaluate and compare waste valorisation alternatives and residual streams, select the most sustainable technology from a holistic perspective, and support the decision-making process.
AS06 – To develop knowledge that enables students to face the complexity of making judgements based on incomplete or limited information, incorporating reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities arising from the judgements made.
K01 – To describe the principles, concepts, and dimensions of the circular economy within diverse organisations, whether public or private, commercial or social enterprises, NGOs, or other types of organisations promoting sustainable production and consumption models.
K02 – To identify the advantages and challenges involved in transitioning from a linear to a circular economy, as well as its contribution to sustainable development in environmental, economic, political, and social terms, by assessing the associated challenges, barriers, and opportunities.
K03 – To understand current and future environmental and resource-related problems, emphasising the connection between these problems and the main resource usage habits and systems of industrial societies as their primary cause.
K04 – To be familiar with new scientific and technological advances that can mitigate the major problems associated with pollution, including climate change.
K05 – To list the environmental, economic, and social challenges involved in moving from a linear framework to a circular framework.
K06 – To identify and describe the different components of the value chain, as well as the main stakeholders involved in decision-making at various levels, thereby adopting the necessary systemic perspective.
K07 – To identify and describe different techniques for managing surplus materials (e.g., waste, by-products), with a particular focus on transformation and valorisation techniques. To define waste management strategies based on environmental protection and business efficiency.
K08 – To recognise the applicable legal framework and the environmental management standards supporting it (such as the ISO 14000 and ISO 26000 families) as well as the roadmap set out by the United Nations through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
K09 – To recognise the main environmental assessment standards, tools, and methods, including environmental impact assessments and life-cycle thinking-based tools.
K10 – To recognise eco-control methods that enable the analysis of ecological opportunities and risks, such as eco-balances, material flow analysis, and environmental accounting.
K11 – To identify and describe the role of energy in society, the use and supply of energy, and the social and environmental impacts of conventional energy. To evaluate energy efficiency and design the transition towards low-impact energy sources (renewable energies, hydrogen) and clean technologies.
K12 – To recognise concepts related to innovation management, innovation systems, eco-innovation, open and sustainable innovation, and the multi-level perspective, and their contribution to sustainable development of innovative products/processes/services.
K13 – To identify information and communication technologies (ICTs) that can enhance circular economy systems.
K14 – To recognise the real potential for circularity.
K15 – To identify strategic business opportunities that provide benefits to society and the environment while generating profitability for companies based on the challenges posed by the transition towards sustainable production models.
Mobility
All information regarding incoming and outgoing student mobility can be found in the following links:
UVIGO: https://www.uvigo.gal/es/estudiar/movilidad
UDC: https://www.udc.es/es/ori
USC: https://www.usc.gal/es/admision/movilidad
Internships
With regard to the conditions for carrying out the work placement, the provisions of the regulations of the Galician University System will be taken into account. During his stay, the student will be integrated into the organisation of the company and will coordinate with the other members of the work team to which he is assigned. The student will have a company tutor who will guide and supervise him/her in the specific tasks to be developed within the company and an academic tutor who, together with the company tutor, will define the general framework of the student’s activity. The Inter-University Academic Committee will draw up guidelines concerning (i) the procedure for offering and disseminating placements, (ii) the criteria for assigning placements to students, (iii) the criteria for assigning academic tutors, (iv) the assessment and grading procedures and rubrics.
The Master’s Dissertation will consist of developing an original work individually and presenting and defending it before a university tribunal. Identify the social, legal, security, environmental, environmental, economic and technological restrictions in the problem to be solved or project. Reflect, where appropriate, on the social or ethical responsibility linked to the development of the dissertation. Communicate accurately and unambiguously, both in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, arguments, results, ideas and conclusions to specialised and non-specialised audiences in the field of circular economy. Integrate knowledge, procedural methodologies and previously acquired skills to solve a problem related to the field of circular economy in its broadest conception.
No information available at this time.