After completing the course, the student:

• has a well-rounded understanding of what circular economy means specifically in an internationally oriented hospitality setting
• is able to understand the key concepts of a circular economy in her/his thinking and reasoning
• is able to recognize business opportunities related to circular economy in the hospitality industry
• can skillfully assess the appropriateness of circular economy initiatives of hospitality industry players

No prerequisites.

Introduction to the impact of the hospitality industry on natural resources consumption, environment and sustainability.
- Understand and define the key environmental and sustainability impacts of the hospitality industry, including contribution to local economic development
- Understand and explore established ways of measuring sustainability performance of companies
- Understand and identify the key benefits of sustainability management in the hospitality industry

Circular economy in the hospitality industry
- Understand the difference between linear and circular business models and where they are prevalent in the hospitality industry.
- Hospitality as a setting for circular economy transitioning.
- Understand the fundamental principles of circular economy and the characteristics of circular business models

The student is able to define the key concepts of a circular economy. S/he can describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy to an extent.

The student masters the key concepts of a circular economy. S/he can describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy.

The student masters the key concepts of a circular economy skillfully. S/he can fully describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy.