PhD Course - Circular Economy and Industrial Systems (7.5 Credits), 2026
We are delighted to announce that the PhD course FMG 3210: Circular Economy and Industrial Systems (7.5 credits) is now open for registration for year 2026.
The PhD course is designed by the Circular Economy initiative at KTH (CE@KTH). Faculty members from different departments and schools at KTH are involved in teaching the course and supervising the student projects/assignments. The aim of this PhD course is to provide the foundations of the circular economy paradigm and its implementation. This aim can be further specified into the following sub-aims:
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To provide conceptual frameworks necessary to understand the foundations of the circular economy paradigm
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To give insights into current industry trends regarding CE
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To provide methods and tools for the implementation of CE in practice
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To provide the policy rationale for CE
Intended learning outcomes
This course will enable PhD students to
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Describe and analyze the conceptual frameworks necessary to understand the foundations of the CE
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Describe current industry trends regarding CE
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Based on a system perspective suggest implementation of CE strategies in industry and society and discuss opportunities and barriers in implementation efforts
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Describe and critically review the policy rationale for CE
Preliminary schedule*
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Meeting 1 |
18 March 2026 |
Lectures on foundations of the CE: themes and conceptual frameworks |
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Meeting 2 |
19 March 2026 |
CE in practice: Industry presentations |
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Meeting 3 |
20 March 2026 |
Learnings from the CE implementation projects |
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Meeting 4 |
20 April 2026 |
Peer review reports and group discussions on Assignment 1 |
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Meeting 5 |
11 June 2026 |
Circular business strategy workshop |
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Meeting 6 |
12 June 2026 |
Student seminars and peer discussion on final assignment |
*Some changes in schedule may be expected and will be communicated in due time
The deadline for the course registration is 28 Feb 2026.
Minimum number of students to run the course: 10
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