Mini MBA Circular Economy & Entrepreneurship

at Campus Fryslân

Who is it for?

Many professionals want to adopt a circular business approach but lack the strategic depth and practical tools to make it a reality.

This mini-MBA is for professionals with 5+ years of work experience in sustainability, strategy, or management roles who:

don’t have the time or budget for a full MBA
do need to deepen their knowledge and engage in reflection

What do you get?

A compact 10-week course featuring:

academic insights
practical tools
a strong regional network

Thema’s:

strategy
leadership
ecosystems
impact measurements

How does it work

Hybrid form:

5 fysical sessions in Leeuwarden
4 pre-recorded online sessions
weekly assignments & group reflection
time commitment: ± 5 hours/week
language: Dutch/English (depending on participants)

What is the investment?

€3970

What sets it apart from an MBA or other programs?

Shorter, more practical, more affordable
Based on current academic research
Rooted in the region and real-world practice
Strong emphasis on networking and reflection

What did you learn from the course?

You can:

Develop sustainable strategies and business models that work in complex, real-world contexts
Lead and accelerate the transition toward sustainability within organizations and teams
Operate effectively in ecosystems, build partnerships, and amplify impact beyond your own organization
Measure and communicate impact so that sustainability guides strategic decision-making

Session	Theme	Format	Activities	Key insights and skills
1	Kick-off	Offline	Immersive fieldtrip & executive dialogue	Experience sustainability and circularity in practice Connect with regional innovators Identify strategic opportunities for your organization
2	Foundations of Circular Entrepreneurship & Business	Online	Online lectures & self-study	Understand how circular innovation creates impact Recognize opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurship Learn different implementation approaches
3	Foundations of Circular Entrepreneurship & Business	Offline	Online lectures & self-study
4	Sustainable Business Strategy & Leadership	Online	Online lecture & self-study	See how sustainability can create competitive advantage Apply tools for strategy and business model innovation Lead change despite uncertainty and trade-offs
5	Sustainable Business Strategy & Leadership	Offline	Case studies, group discussion & workshops
6	Ecosystem Orchestration & Systemic Transitions	Online	Online lectures & self-study	Understand how context shapes innovation Mobilize partners for systemic impact Turn collaboration into a strategic advantage
7	Ecosystem Orchestration & Systemic Transitions	Offline	Case studies, group discussion & workshops
8	Assessing Sustainable Performance	Offline	Case studies, group discussion & workshops	Define what “success” in sustainability means Use impact metrics to support decision-making Communicate credibly with stakeholders
9	Assessing Sustainable Performance	Online	Online lectures & self-study
10	Reflection & Conclusion	Offline	Presentaties & klassikale discussie	Translate insights into concrete leadership actions Apply learnings directly to your own strategic challenges Strengthen your professional circular network

Registration

Registration for the Mini MBA Circular Economy & Entrepreneurship will soon be possible!

Instructors

Dr. Sven Kilian, Assistant Professor Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Authorization Form

Are you enrolling in the course as an individual? If so, you will need to submit an authorization form when you register. View the authorization form.

Last modified:16 April 2026 5.01 p.m.

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