Study Guide

Learning outcomes

This course is divided into 3 major sections:
• Best available techniques
• Finnish practices
• Company cases

Learning objectives:
Best available techniques
Students will learn about:
- The definition of BAT
- What opportunities and challenges are directly linked to BAT
- What techniques are utilized in different industries and how
- How have the EU, and different countries around the world tackled BAT
- What are the technologies that support these techniques

Finnish Practices
Students will learn about:
- The goals and values of Finland
- How does Finland manage its resources
- How does the Finnish infrastructure set it apart
- What are the largest industries in Finland
- How do different industries tackle environmental and social challenges

Company cases
Students will learn about:
- Businesses as a system, and how they can be unstable
- Circular economy and business models
- Sustainable company examples in key industries
- New innovations and techniques in key industries

Implementation and methods of teaching

Time- and location-independent online implementation. The course does not have a specific teacher in charge. Students get to freely go through the material while the course is available.

Timing and attendance

Study according to your personal timetable, everyone can choose their own. The entire course can be completed independently

Learning material and recommended literature

All the needed material is available online on the Moodle page

Learning environment

Moodle/Online

Contents

This course is divided into 3 major sections:
• Best available techniques
• Finnish practices
• Company cases
Each of these will have its own theory sections, and then an exam at the end. Completing all three segments will grant students 9 study credits for completing the full course package.

Assessment criteria

To pass the course, students must complete all 3 course sections and the exams

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed