Circular Economy Entrepreneurship

As businesses strive to meet the challenges and demands of global warming, climate change and sustainability, there is an increased need for graduates who have knowledge and competencies to engage in a meaningful way to develop new models for sustainable business.



Springboard+

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2020.



What is Circular Economy Entrepreneurship?

This Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Business – Circular Economy Entrepreneurship is designed to create critically aware and relevantly skilled potential entrepreneurs and business people who have a depth of understanding of the Circular Economy – its roots and antecedents and its potential for the future.



What will I study?

This innovative programme will provide students with valuable insights into emerging sectoral practices in the circular economy in Ireland and internationally. Using current research and relevant best practise. The aim of this programme is to ensure that learners:

• Enhance their critical thinking skills in the area of the circular economic

• Understand the current developments nationally and internationally that inform the development of the circular economy

• Evaluate and report on ‘real-world’ circular economy business scenarios

• Develop competency in finance and marketing as it applies to the circular economy

• Work to develop their own curricular business ideas and projects



The need for this programme is supported by the trends and demands that are emerging nationally and locally.

What modules will I study:

• Circular Economy

• Circular Finance and Investment

• Digital marketing and branding

• Circular Economy Case Studies

• Sustainable entrepreneurship

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.

• Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.

• Two references must also support your application.

• Candidates maybe interviewed.

Deadline for application is the 4th October 2024.

Applications are offered on a first come first served basis.



Applications are now open www.springboardcourses.ie

Delivery: Blended



Timetable:

Tuesday evenings online from 18:00 - 20:00

Fridays – all day on campus



Term 2:

Starts: Monday the 13th January 2025

Ends: Final Assessment date Friday 9th May 2025.



The Springboard Bootcamp will be held in-person on the following dates:

Saturday 2nd November 09:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 6th November 14:00 - 18:00 Or Friday 8th November 14:00 - 18:00

Saturday 9th November 09:00 - 16:00

To register your interest in the next intake, please email cfa@iadt.ie

Future Careers

Entrepreneur, Sustainability Office, Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Policy Officer, Sustainability and Ethics Co-ordinator, Sustainability Analyst, Sustainability and Responsible Investing Associate, Sustainability Consultant, Sustainability Reporting Lead.