This programme is open to technical, environmental science, economics and finance students.
Modules for all students
Name of module |
Module type |
ECTS credits |
| Biobased Chains | Project | 12 |
| Biobased Energy | Project | 4 |
| Sustainable challenges discusses the challenges that companies face when switching to more sustainable operations, including the role of the different stakeholders |
Course | 2 |
| Lean Start-up training on building a successful business |
Training session | 2 |
| Business to Business & Online Marketing teaches you how to use the marketing function as a pivotal tool in building better customer relationships and gives you an introduction into the world of online marketing tips and tricks |
Training session | 2 |
| Pressure cooker week Brazil One-week project working on a biobased problem for a Brazilian company, together with Brazilian students |
Project | 1 |
| Guest lectures and excursions | 1 |
Modules for technical students
Name of module |
Module type |
ECTS credits |
| Energy Analysis offers a theoretical background for analysing and optimising the energy efficiency of industrial processes |
Course | 2 |
| Biomass Conversion Technology gives an overview of biomass conversion technologies: combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, digestion and composting |
Course | 2 |
| Investment decisions a module that will teach you all about the concepts of ‘time value of money’ and ‘cost of capital’ and how to use them in making investment decisions |
Course | 2 |
Modules for finance and marketing students
Name of module |
Module type |
ECTS credits |
| Intro Biomass Conversion Technology introductory course that will teach you the basics of the possibilities of turning biomass into energy or biobased products |
Course | 1 |
| Introduction to Biobased Economy an online course that gives an introduction to all technological aspects of a biobased economy |
Massive Open Online Course | 2 |
| Financial Management This advanced course will teach you how to contribute to the management control of a multinational organisation by means of an integrated application of knowledge of business accounting, management accounting and other relevant aspects |
Course | 3 |
Assessment
The different courses of the minor are assessed separately and are all assigned a number of ECTS. You are awarded the ECTS for a course if you receive a final grade of 5.5 or higher or a Pass, provided any sub-component requirements have been met. You will be assessed both individually and based on group work.