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REEDEAM

REEDEAM is a project where Luleå University of Technology, Mälardalen University and Örebro University, and industry will co-produce education for the business community’s climate transition. The project aims to strengthen cooperation between universities and industry by improving access to demand-driven competence development. REEDEAM also aims to establish long-term cooperation between the universities based on their scientific areas of expertise. A planned research school will provide the business community with greater access to doctoral competence and further strengthen the universities’ cooperation with the surrounding industry and society. Lessons learned, and experiences from the KK Foundation’s expert competence program are integrated to ensure efficiency and quality by creating a cohesive competence offering.

Business development for circular flows

Business models that efficiently contribute to reduction of material use and waste are key to successful transition towards sustainability. This course has a particular focus on the interplay between business models, product innovation and production processes. Through this course, you will explore the critical relationship between sustainable practices and business strategies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the circular economy and sustainable development initiatives In this course, you will be introduced to systematic working methods for business development in practical contexts, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various business model practices in different types of development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply business development processes in the manufacturing industry and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations' innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability. The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are included. Study hours 40 hours distributed during 6 weeks in spring 2026. Starting dateThe course starts in the spring of 2026, more information will follow.Applications are made via www.antagning.se between 2025-09-15 and 2025-10-15. Webinar 1: Webinar 2: Webinar 3: Webinar 4:  Target GroupThis course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background. Entry RequirementsTo be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirement credits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6. Educational package in circular economyThis course Business development for circular flows is part of an educational package in circular economy. The other courses are Product/production and business development for circular flows (starting spring 2026), Product development for circular flows (starting August 28th 2025) and Production development for circular flows (starting October, 6th 2025)

Product development for circular flows

Product development that efficiently contribute to reduction of material use and waste is key to successful transition towards sustainability. The aim of the course is to give the student a deeper understanding of product development for circular flows. Through this course, you will explore the critical relationship between sustainable practices and product development strategies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the circular economy and sustainable development initiatives. In this course, you will be introduced to systematic working methods for product development in practical contexts, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various practices in different types of product development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply product development processes in the manufacturing industry and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations' innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability. The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are included. Study hours 40 hours distributed from week 35, 2025 to week 42, 2025. Webinar 1: August, 29thWebinar 2: week 38Webinar 3: week 40Webinar 4: October, 17th Target GroupThis course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background. Entry RequirementsTo be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirement credits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6. Educational package in circular economyThe course Product/production and business development for circular flows is an introduction of the educational package starting again spring 2024 and will also run spring 2026. This course: Product development for circular flow together with Business developmetent for circular flow (starting January 13) Product development for circular flows (starting April 28) are free standing independent courses that build on knowledge in the field.

Production development for circular flows

Production development that efficiently contribute to reduction of material use and waste are key to successful transition towards sustainability. The aim of the course is to give the student a deeper understanding of production development for circular flows. Through this course, you will explore the critical relationship between sustainable practices and production development strategies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the circular economy and sustainable development initiatives. In this course, you will be introduced to systematic working methods for production development in practical contexts, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various practices in different types of product development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply production development processes in the manufacturing industry and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations' innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability. The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are included. Study hours40 hours distributed from week 41, 2025 to week 47, 2025. SeminarsWebinar 1: October, 6thWebinar 2: week 43Webinar 3: week 45Webinar 4: November, 18th Target groupThis course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background. Entry reqirementsTo be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirement credits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6. Educational package in circular economyThis course Production development for circular flowis part of an educational package in circular ecconomy. The other courses are Product/production and business development for circular flows (starting spring 2026), Business development for circular flows (starting spring 2026), Product development for circular flows (starting August 28th 2025).