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Managing innovations in circular bioeconomy

15.0 hp
2026-11-02 - 2027-01-17
Uppsala
English
Application Code: SLU-M2090
Course Code: BM0004
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Entry Requirements

Knowledge corresponding to 30 credits in bioeconomy management on the advanced level as well as English 6

Course facts

Course name
Managing innovations in circular bioeconomy
Swedish course name
Innovationsledning i en cirkulär bioekonomi
Level
Second cycle (A1F)
Main field of study
Bioeconomy management
Credits
15.0 credits
Rate of study
100 %
Study location
Uppsala
Form of instruction
Campus-based instruction
Application code
SLU-M2090
Course code
BM0004
Course language
English
Offered as a freestanding course
Ja
Tuition fee
0 SEK
Tuition fees only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens

Welcome to the course Managing innovations in circular bioeconomy

**Schedule **

The schedule for the course is preliminary and may be subject to change until the course begins. Mandatory sessions and examinations are typically not changed and will only be adjusted in exceptional cases.

It is important that you attend the course introduction to receive updated information about the course, schedule, objectives, examinations, and more. If you cannot attend, you need to carefully review information on the Canvas page to update yourself.

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**Course registration **

This course has self-registration. Self-registration opens one week before the course starts. Information on how to register can be found in the Ladok Student manual on the student web.

**Course Literature **

The course reading list is available on the course webpage. Please note that the list may be supplemented with articles and other materials until the course starts. Books and other materials not available digitally will always be listed on the reading list no later than eight weeks before the course begins. If you have special educational support and require literature in audio format, see the instructions on the student web on how to proceed.

**Educational Support **

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**Withdrawing from a Course **

If you wish to withdraw from the course within three weeks of the start date, you can do so yourself in Ladok. Instructions on how to proceed can be found in the Ladok Student manual. If the course has been running for more than three weeks, notify the course administrator, who will record your withdrawal in Ladok upon your approval. Failure to report withdrawal may affect your ability to take the course at a later time.

**Examinations **

You must register for examinations in Ladok. Registration closes 10 working days before the examination. It is not possible to register for the

BM0004, Managing innovations in circular bioeconomy, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus


Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

Second cycle (A1F)

Main field of study

Bioeconomy management

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Knowledge corresponding to 30 credits in bioeconomy management on the advanced level as well as English 6

Objectives

The overall aim of the course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of innovation management in the context of sustainable development and circular bioeconomy. Specifically, the course will focus on the role of leadership in driving innovations.


After completing the course, students will be able to

  • Explain and reflect on the differences between sustainable development and circularity from an innovation management perspective with a focus on bioeconomy.
  • Explain theories and strategies in innovation management and its role in companies, organisations, business, and society.
  • Analyse innovation processes within organizations both internally and externally.
  • Identify, evaluate, and propose solutions to challenges faced by organisations in relation to the innovation process and its outcomes.
  • Critically review and interpret current research and developments in innovation management.
  • Present and communicate results from project work and case studies both orally and in writing.

Content

The course deals with innovation from a management perspective with a focus on circular bioeconomy. The following key topics are covered in the course:

  • The role of innovation in the context of sustainable development and circularity.
  • Potential opportunities, conditions and paradoxes in innovation and its role in business development.
  • Strategies and theories in innovation management.
  • Practical examples from companies and organisations and their management of different innovation projects (e.g., focused on product, process, business models or service innovation)
  • The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation from an innovation perspective
  • Current research in the field of innovation management.

Implementation

The course utilises a variety of teaching methods to promote student learning and discussion through:

  • Lectures and seminars.
  • Case studies are used as a form of problem-based teaching where students both in groups and individually will discuss and analyse the case.

The course focuses on the following general competences

  • Academic writing
  • Presentation skills
  • Co-operation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Problem-based learning (case study)

The following elements are compulsory

  • Some lectures
  • Seminars

Cooperation with the surrounding society takes place through

  • External lectures

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved oral and written presentation of project work and completed compulsory elements.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of forest bioeconomy and technology

Supplementary information

Module set

Title Credits Code
Case study 5.0 0001
Course work 5.0 0002
Reflections 5.0 0003

Other Information

This course may combine campus-based and online teaching activities, especially if the number of students are lower.


SLU is certified in accordance with PRIME-principles, Principles for Responsible Management Education (http://www.unprme.org/). Further, SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses covers knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the triple bottom line, environmental social and financial value creation. To further strengthen this, we have specific sustainability goals for the education. Students are welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead to sustainability improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.

Tidd, J. and Bessant, J. (2018) Managing Innovation. 6th edn. Wiley. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/1812805/managing-innovation-integrating-technological-market-and-organizational-change-pdf (Accessed: 15 October 2022).

Or any newer version.

academic year 2025/2026

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