Strategic Innovation and Design for Sustainability Blekinge Institute of Technology

Overview

You will learn about the complex sustainability transition challenges that industry is facing and how to develop solutions that are both competitive and contribute to a more sustainable society. During your studies, you will work with real cases from companies and organisations seeking to transition their operations. You will practise analysing current states, identifying sustainable opportunities, and developing strategies, business models, and product and service concepts that can make a real difference.

Key Facts:

• Strategic sustainable development – you gain a solid scientific foundation for understanding societal and industrial sustainability challenges, as well as methodologies for working strategically towards long-term sustainability. 

• Sustainable design and innovation – you gain knowledge and competence in tools and approaches for developing products and services that reduce environmental and social impact, support circular flows, and create value for both companies and society. 

• Strategic Planning and Management for Industry Transitions – you learn to design, communicate, and implement change processes within companies and in interaction with other societal actors. 

• Leading Change in Socio-technical Systems – you develop the ability to lead teams and processes in complex environments where multiple actors and interests need to collaborate to create change.