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Circular Entrepreneurship

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Circular Entrepreneurship

RITx Course
CE-BUSN-1102

Empower your organization with circular innovation. Gain entrepreneurial skills to design scalable, sustainable business models that reduce waste, unlock funding, and drive competitive advantage.

Online
6 Weeks
Entry Level

Course description

This course equips professionals and forward-thinking teams with the tools to turn circular economy principles into business strategy. Through guided exploration of entrepreneurship, material flow analysis, life cycle assessment, and the business model canvas, learners gain actionable skills that can be applied within startups, enterprise teams, or corporate innovation initiatives.

Designed with organizational goals in mind, this course helps teams and individuals build regenerative business models, increase resource efficiency, and create long-term value. Participants will walk through customer development, market validation, and go-to-market planning using proven methods adapted to circular ventures.

Throughout the eight-week experience, learners will build a complete business plan and funding roadmap aligned to sustainability goals. Ideal for professionals launching new initiatives or helping their companies adapt to growing environmental expectations, this course delivers practical knowledge with immediate business impact.

Course outcomes

  • Understand Entrepreneurial Value
    Examine how opportunity recognition and entrepreneurial thinking drive sustainable innovation and market growth.
  • Apply Circular Economy Models
    Integrate circular economy principles into business models to enhance resilience and reduce environmental impact.
  • Use Sustainability Analytics
    Evaluate systems and design decisions with material flow analysis and life cycle assessment.
  • Create Strategic Business Models
    Use the business model canvas to develop scalable and sustainable business structures.
  • Design Value Propositions
    Craft messaging that connects sustainability with market demand and stakeholder priorities.
  • Plan for Launch and Growth
    Develop marketing, outreach, and growth strategies tailored for circular ventures and enterprise innovation.
  • Activate Funding Opportunities
    Build investor-ready business plans and explore pathways for crowdfunding, grants, and corporate sponsorship.
  • Deliver Business Readiness
    Complete the course with a launch-ready business plan or initiative roadmap for organizational rollout.

The learning experience

This course is built for professionals in sustainability, corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, or business transformation roles. It is also ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs and consultants supporting circular economy projects. No prior business training is required. Learners will spend 8 to 10 hours per week in self-paced learning, supported by live sessions with instructors and teaching assistants.

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Employer Demand
Employer Demand
This demand score is based on real-time job posting data from Lightcast. It reflects employer demand for the skills taught in this course, drawn from millions of job listings across industries and regions.
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Skills taught in this course
Material Flow Analysis
Circular Economy
Entrepreneurship
Integrated Business Planning
Business Analytics
Business Communication
Top job titles using these skills
Job Titles
These top job titles and salary ranges are based on real-time job posting data from Lightcast. They reflect roles that commonly seek the skills taught in this course, drawn from millions of listings across industries and locations.
Business Analysis
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129280
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/yr
General Managers
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80256
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/yr
Operations Managers
$
98688
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/yr
Project and Program Managers
$
152448
k
/yr
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