Learn about the Circular Economy course.
Part of the Circular Economy & Climate Change Program.
Circular Economy
Canada’s first university-level professional training program in circular economy.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Online Live
Our immersive 3-day conference-style Circular Economy program teaches about the emerging approach to product design, manufacturing processes, and environmental management. Moving away from our traditional linear model of "take, make, waste" to a systematic approach of material reuse, resource circularity, and the elimination of wasted resources. Organizations worldwide adopt circular economy principles to facilitate a transition caused by economic, environmental, and resource pressures.
Live Online Teaching
Real-time interactive conference-style education brought to you anywhere.
Earn a McMaster Certificate
Walk away with a McMaster Certificate and practical skills to think and problem-solve like a leader.
Skilled Industry Experts
Hear from academic instructors and experienced industry experts across disciplines.
Accelerated Learning
Achieve more than you expected in each burst 60 - 90 minute topic sessions over 3 days.
Course Structure
20
Hours of Training
3
Consecutive Days
Modules
Course Content Breakdown
Module 1
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Circular economy models; differentiating the benefits and challenges with specific models based on application.
Module 2
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Case studies of current private and public sector approaches against existing models with discussion from an expert panel.
Module 3
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Applying leadership strategies in a transformative environment focused on circularity.
Module 4
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Emerging public policy and implantation strategies within a circular economy.
Module 5
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Tools and techniques available for quantifying circular economy impacts.
Guest Speakers
Meet the speakers on the Circular Economy & Climate Change Program.
Admission Details
Please contact the Program Lead if you have specific questions about the background knowledge required to maximize your benefits from the program.
Tuition & Fees
Please note costs noted below are in CAD dollars, and do not include the 13% HST - Harmonized Sales Tax charged for Canadian Applicants.
NGEN AMP UP Participants & Association Members
Subsidized Cost
Course Certificate
$750 CAD
Regular Cost
Regular cost for this course
Course Certificate
$2000 CAD
Course Brochure
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Program Lead
Circular Economy & Climate Change
PROGRAM LEAD
Greg Zilberbrant
McMaster University
W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology
Certificates of Completion Professional Programs
Learn more about the Circular Economy & Climate Change Program and the five courses offered.
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Sustainable Infrastructure: Design & Engineering
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Sustainable Infrastructure: Low-Impact Development & Climate Resilience
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Carbon Mitigation
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Circular Economy
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Leading Transition to a Low-Carbon, Circular Economy
