Business Models and Strategies
€910.00
The course covers sustainability entrepreneurship, guiding participants through the development and evaluation of innovative business ideas that generate positive social and ecological impact. Practical exercises, including the use of the business model canvas and business pitching techniques, allow you to apply the concepts to real-world contexts.
This course also introduces sustainability-oriented business models in the chemical industry, with a particular focus on Chemical Leasing and its service-oriented aspects. You will explore how such approaches differ from traditional volume-based models and learn about their potential economic, environmental and social benefits.
Course contents
- Basics of sustainability entrepreneurship and its relevance for social and ecological impact
- Development and evaluation of sustainability-focused business ideas
- Using the business model canvas to structure and refine business models
- Introduction to business pitching and strategies for presenting innovative ideas
- The concept and practice of Chemical Leasing: selling services instead of volumes
- Advantages, challenges, and trade-offs of service-based business models in the context of sustainable chemistry and Sustainable Development Goals
- Cooperation and relationship management in Chemical Leasing B2B contexts
Course structure
- Duration: six weeks
- Structure: The course is divided into six phases.
- Live Sessions: The course includes one live webinar per phase, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Live Sessions are held in the afternoon (usually at 5:00 pm CEST) to accommodate working professionals. Exact dates will be announced before the course begins. All live sessions are recorded and made available on Moodle for participants who cannot attend live.
- Assessment: Participants work through the course materials and complete the assigned tasks in each phase at their own pace. The course is assessed through a portfolio exam that compiles all phase tasks and is submitted at the end of the course.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for professionals in chemistry, chemical engineering, sustainability management, business development or regulatory affairs who are interested in applying service-based and sustainability-oriented business strategies. It is particularly relevant for those involved in process or product development, innovation management and sustainability-driven decision-making.
| is restricted access: | Yes |
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| Requirements - university entrance qualification: | Not required |
| Requirements - one year of work experience: | Required |
| Requirements Language: | English: TOEFL Internet (92 points); IELTS (Acad. Level 6.5 points); CAE/CPE (Level C1, Grade B); TOEIC (720 points listening/reading, 310 points speaking/writing); if necessary, individual examination. |
| Requirements Expertise: | Knowledge of chemistry, biology & environment |
| Other requirements |
1) Ausbildung zur CTA/PTA Chemisch-technische*r Assistent*in Pharmazeutisch-technische*r Assistent*in ODER 2) B.Sc. in Chemie, Pharmazie o.ä. |
| Topic: | Engineering & Natural Sciences, Sustainability, Energy & Environment |
| Format of course: | Online |
| Level: | Master |
| Course language: | English |
| Study programme |
Sustainable Chemistry
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| Number of credit points / ECTS: | 5 |
| Workload Contact time (in hours): | 8 |
| Workload self-study time (in hours): | 117 |
| Examination: | In-class examination |
| Exam format: | Portfolio |
| Further exam format: | No further Exam |
| Qualifikationsziele |
In this course, you will acquire substantive knowledge about and skills in:
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