Objectives and competences

The postgraduate programme responds to the current management needs of the transformation of organizations, providing students with a broad vision of the circular economy and sustainability. Students gain access to the primary tools available and acquire knowledge about business and innovation opportunities in order to develop skills in the professional environment and to anticipate innovative solutions to solve organizational challenges, while contributing to the protection of the environment by reducing CO2 emissions and resource consumption.

Courses of postgraduate course that integrate the master or postgraduate degree and that can be processed separately

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Faculty or schoolInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Economic sciences, business administration and management, marketing, commerce, accounting and tourism
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits60
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment fee:First year: 5.730,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s):No
Start of teaching period:03/11/2025
End of teaching period:06/10/2026
E-mailadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage https://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-economia-circular
ManagmentGalindo Batanero, Esther
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification:Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- To understand and implement business sustainability and the circular economy as a business strategy.
- Acquire skills to design, implement and manage circular economy projects.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Professionals who want to work in management positions within a company and who want to do so from the paradigm of sustainability in order to be able to make innovative contributions to the business world and promote a new way of doing business.
- It is also aimed at professionals in the environmental and engineering sectors who would like to incorporate aspects of the circular economy and sustainability into their daily activities to develop professionally in a strategic area.

Required academic or professional background:
- B2 level of English, given that there will be compulsory reference material in this language.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Faculty or school where the course is taught


Address:Institut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:admisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpage:https://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/postgrau-economia-circular-sostenibilitat
Telephone:93 309 36 54
Observations:online learning.

For further enquiries


Address:Institut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:admisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpage:https://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-economia-circular
Telephone:93 309 36 54
Observations:Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 15:00 (in July, August and over the Christmas period, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m).

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